US EditionFlorida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record
- On Sunday, the University of Florida fired head coach Billy Napier in Gainesville after a 3-4 start as the Gators entered a bye week.
- Less than four full seasons later, Billy Napier leaves with a 22-23 overall record, a 12-16 Southeastern Conference record, and just one winning season, an 8-5 2024 campaign.
- The University of Florida will pay Billy Napier $10.7 million within 30 days and $2.7 million annually from 2026-2029, while buyout obligations are about $21 million, and staff costs increased from 45 to 62 under Scott Stricklin.
- Receivers coach Billy Gonzales will serve as interim head coach for the five remaining regular-season games, starting with the Georgia game on November 1 in Jacksonville after the off week.
- This firing begins another coaching search as Scott Stricklin manages the fourth coaching search since 2014 amid increased involvement from big-money donors and the Board of Trustees.
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thesportsleader.comFlorida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach
Quarterback DJ Lagway reiterated his commitment for Florida on Monday, one day after the school fired coach Billy Napier.
What’s next for the Gators after Napier’s firing as head coach?
Dave Waters, host of one of the most popular Gator podcasts in the nation: Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the fan bases’ frustration with Billy Napier and the top prospects to fill the head coaching position.
Win Not Enough: Florida Fires Billy Napier Despite Victory Over Mississippi State
The Billy Napier era in Gainesville has officially ended. The University of Florida fired the head football coach on Sunday, according to multiple reports, just one day after the Gators secured a narrow 23-21 victory over Mississippi State. The win, a much-needed boost following a tough mid-season stretch, was ultimately insufficient to salvage Napier’s tenure. […] Win Not Enough: Florida Fires Billy Napier Despite Victory Over Mississippi State
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Hastings TribuneFlorida fires coach Billy Napier after four seasons with Gators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday amid mounting losses, cratering fan support, donor discontent and lost confidence in an extensive and expensive plan that failed to resurrect a once-proud program without a championship since 2008.
The University of Florida fired Billy Napier. Now the school must pay the 46-year-old around 100 million kronor in 30 days. In total, they owe around 200 million.
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