Many wondered whether Billy Napier, now 13-16 at UF,  would get a chance to coach beyond his team’s first open date, even if the Gators won at Mississippi State. A Sunday ouster, however,

The offense was clicking on all cylinders as head coach Billy Napier made use of both Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway at the quarterback spot. The Gators were able to put up over 500 yards of total offense and scored 45 points as they beat the Bulldogs 45-28.

Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).

Florida coach Billy Napier was supposed to have answers. Or at least some new ideas. Napier was hired in Gainesville in 2021 partly because he had a detailed plan for the Gators to close the gap on Alabama and Georgia in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference and become a legit national championship contender after being mostly an afterthought over the previous decade.

As the struggling Gators prepare for their trip to Mississippi State, the impact of their loss there 20 years ago resonates.

Florida announced Napier’s hiring on the Sunday after the regular season ended, but he didn’t leave Louisiana immediately. He prepared as usual for the Ragin’ Cajuns’ upcoming Sun Belt Conference championship while spending his standard recruiting time working on the Gators’ roster/staff.

Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer spoke about a possible return to coach the Gators should Billy Napier be fired. Here's what he said:

Go with the hot hand.Against the Aggies, both heavily struggled in the first half, which is why it was fine playing around with this idea. There were three punts and an interception thrown. Neither one of them proved they were the better quarterback.

With a challenging schedule ahead, the Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs. With a challenging schedule ahead, Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs.

Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Amid outside noise, calls for his removal, poor on-field performances and athletic director Scott Stricklin in attendance, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier addressed his job security and the direction of the program at his weekly Monday press conference.