US EditionFlorida Holds on to Beat Mississippi State 23-21 in What Might Have Been Coach Billy Napier’s Finale
- If the University of Florida fires Billy Napier the day after the Mississippi State game, an initial payment of $10.6 million is due Nov. 19, 2025, according to the contract obtained by USA TODAY.
- Influential boosters warned Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin that continuing financial support depends on a new direction as Napier's 21-23 record and 2-4 start fuel firing talks.
- The contract stipulates that Napier's buyout equals 85% of his annual pay, with a 50% initial installment due within 30 days and 12.5% annual installments due July 15.
- Potential successors include Lane Kiffin, Jeff Brohm, Eli Drinkwitz and Marcus Freeman, while UF previously paid $51.8 million to fire Dan Mullen, USA TODAY reported.
- Napier's contract expires Jan. 31, 2029, includes no duty to mitigate so Florida would not offset payments, and he previously led Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns to a 40-12 record before joining Florida.
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Florida holds on to beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what might have been coach Billy Napier's finale
Jadan Baugh ran for a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown, DJ Lagway threw for 280 yards to offset two interceptions and Florida beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what may have been Gators coach Billy Napier’s finale.
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