U. of Florida football to keep coach Billy Napier despite lackluster record

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” on Thursday that said the team is “building a foundation that promises greater success next season and beyond.” The letter does not specicially mention the 2025 season, but a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press th…

Weighing the pros, cons of keeping Billy Napier as Florida endorses coach amid rapidly changing landscape

Napier has a sub-.500 record, and the highlights have been few and far between, but there are reasons to keep him

Florida commits to Billy Napier for '25; Gators prepare walk-on QB to start at Texas

Florida head coach Billy Napier was thrown a life raft by athletic director Scott Stricklin on Thursday when he ended speculation about a coaching change by publicly committing to Napier's return next season. "UF's commitment to excellence and a championship-caliber…

Florida Says Billy Napier 'Will Continue' As Head Coach After Being On Hot Seat This Season

There will not be a coaching search after the 2024 season for the Florida Gators, as athletic director Scott Stricklin announced that Billy Napier will be returning for another year. This is obviously not the news that some Florida fans wanted to hear after what has been an awkward season in Gaiensville, but for some, this was a move that was needed to keep stability within the program. Entering the season with an 11-14 record, the Gators were b…

Florida says coach Billy Napier will return for a fourth season despite 15

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.

Florida makes announcement on football coach Billy Napier’s future

Billy Napier will return as Florida’s head football coach in 2025, athletics director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday.