John Romano: Keeping Billy Napier is unpopular everywhere except Florida's huddle
Instead, Billy Napier did something with an even greater degree of difficulty: He held on to his dignity. Faced with mounting losses, injuries at quarterback, criticism and speculation about his impending doom,
Hope is not a plan. Florida decides to keep football coach Billy Napier despite poor results
Florida announced Thursday it intends to have Billy Napier as its football coach next season. But hope is not a plan given the evidence of past issues.
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.
Tim Tebow Reacts To Florida's Billy Napier Decision
Napier has not had a winning season since taking the Florida job in 2022 and has a record of 15-18. He finished with five wins in his first season and six in 2023. The Gators are currently 4-4 with a matchup against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in Week 11.
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.
Billy Napier remains Florida football's conundrum, better option was keeping him | Gene Frenette
Between quarterback attrition and Florida football showing improvement the past month, the Gators were better off giving Billy Napier another year.
Texas football: Steve Sarkisian once worked at Alabama with Florida's Billy Napier
Texas' Steve Sarkisian and Florida's Billy Napier haven't always been competing coaches. They once were co-workers.
Why Florida made the right decision to stick with Billy Napier
Most were calling for Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier to be fired early on. Now he's coming back in 2025.
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.
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty
Florida's decision to announce that Billy Napier will continue as head coach is the topline takeaway from the open letter athletic director Scott Stricklin penned to fans Thursday. For all intents and purposes,
Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Thursday Billy Napier will remain the Gators' football coach. Social media reactions:
Insider notebook: Ripple effect of Florida keeping Billy Napier, what ails Carson Beck, coaches on hot seat
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Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Florida giving Billy Napier a vague vote of confidence amid another disappointing season, the Gators project an image of ...
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Florida sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
Florida effectively addressed a struggling defense and continued to develop young talent, led by quarterback DJ Lagway and ...
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Sources: Florida could spend $10 million saved from Billy Napier buyout on NIL investments
Florida will use millions raised for a potential buyout of Billy Napier's contract to bolster its NIL fund, according to ...
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Florida, Billy Napier won't know who will start at QB vs. Texas until just before kickoff
It’s been a whirlwind of a week for the Florida Gators. Within the last week, true freshman DJ Lagway went down with a ...