Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made significant strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A & M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up the team's shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.
Florida coach Billy Napier addresses vote of confidence from AD following blowout loss to Texas
Florida suffered a 49-17 whalloping at the hands of No. 5 Texas on Saturday, but it seems like Billy Napier's seat will remain cool for the time being. This past week, Napier received a vote of confidence from athletic director Scott Stricklin,
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Does Florida keeping Billy Napier signal how college football will handle coaching changes?
Florida’s decision Thursday to give football coach Billy Napier one more year to turn things around could sign of future where change isn't automatic.
Billy Napier to remain Florida's head football coach, athletic director confirms
Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025
Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The endorsement comes as the Gators continue navigating a historically difficult 2024 schedule with Napier's record at just 15-18 (8-13 SEC) entering Saturday's game at No.
Why is Florida football keeping Billy Napier? Coach's buyout, record, contract, more
Florida football announced it's retaining Billy Napier as its head coach. Here are some reasons why, including his buyout info, record and more:
Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 season
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.
Florida Gators Coach Billy Napier Destroys Clipboard In Anger During Embarrassing Blowout Loss
The Florida Gators surprised the entire college football this week when they announced their intent to retain head football coach Billy Napier. Napier is
Coaching legend Nick Saban praises Billy Napier
Perhaps the greatest college football head coach of all time — and certainly this generation — Nick Saban praised Billy Napier for his coaching job at Florida this season on ESPN's College Gameday Saturday.
Florida Is Already Regretting Its Decision To Keep Football Coach Billy Napier
This past week the Florida Gators athletic department gave a vote of confidence to head football coach Billy Napier, announcing that they will stick with him through the rest of the 2024 season regardless of their final record.
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True or False?: Florida's Billy Napier will be only SEC football coach fired
Florida's Billy Napier still owns the hottest seat in the SEC. The nation's most hostile conference to coaches has had a ...
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DJ Lagway injury update: Billy Napier offers latest on Florida QB entering LSU week
DJ Lagway isn’t quite 100%, but he’ll back on the practice field according to Florida head coach Billy Napier. Gators’ ...
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Takeaways from Billy Napier's Monday presser ahead of LSU matchup
Like the Gators, LSU was blown out last week. The Tigers faced the Alabama Crimson Tide and from the get-go, LSU had no ...
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Florida football sticking with Billy Napier as its head coach
Billy Napier will continue to serve as the head coach for Florida football, according to athletics director Scott ...
Florida's Billy Napier Roasted by CFB Fans as Quinn Ewers, Texas Dominate in SEC Game
It was the Quinn Ewers show in Austin as No. 5 Texas dominated Florida 35-0 in the first half. Ewers posted 297 passing yards ...