Florida Gators, Billy Napier
Bye Week Provides Florida Gators, Billy Napier Much-Needed Break
The seat had grown scorchingly hot under Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier. A bye week after a win has helped provide some respite.
Revisiting what Billy Napier said on Day 1 of his Florida Gators tenure
Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).
Napier's plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren't quite ready to fire him
The Gators have never fired a football coach before October and have reasons for keeping Napier despite embarrassing home losses to Miami (41-17) and Texas A & M (33-20), setbacks that stretched the team’s skid against power-conference opponents to seven.
GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier’s days appear to be numbered after latest Gators debacle (Ep. 242)
As the struggling Gators prepare for their trip to Mississippi State, the impact of their loss there 20 years ago resonates.
The moving parts around Billy Napier’s Florida Gators future
As the hot-seat speculation about Billy Napier’s tenure with the Florida Gators spikes, there are more factors to consider than his 12-16 record and buyout (roughly $27 million). Some of them are specific to Florida.
Florida Gators' Billy Napier's Body Language Tells the Story
Monday press conference, Gators' head coach Billy Napier's body language told the story as he fights for his future.
Pressure continues to mount on Billy Napier as Gators face Mississippi State
With a challenging schedule ahead, the Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs. With a challenging schedule ahead, Gators must find a way to win Saturday against the Bulldogs.
Urban Meyer on Florida football job: 'That ship has sailed' if Gators fire Billy Napier
Former Florida football coach Urban Meyer spoke about a possible return to coach the Gators should Billy Napier be fired. Here's what he said:
Florida Gators' Billy Napier Addresses Future with Program
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Amid outside noise, calls for his removal, poor on-field performances and athletic director Scott Stricklin in attendance, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier addressed his job security and the direction of the program at his weekly Monday press conference.
Billy Napier: 'More work to do' after Florida football's win at Mississippi State
Florida football got a much-needed victory on the road at Mississippi State in Week 4. The offense was clicking on all cylinders as head coach Billy Napier made use of both Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway at the quarterback spot.
Florida football coach Billy Napier says UF 'not even close' to team it can be. Is he right?
Florida football coach Billy Napier says UF hasn't reached full potential. Whether that's enough to handle rest of 2024 schedule remains to be seen
Exclusive: Emmitt Smith's honest feelings on Florida Gators' awful start, Billy Napier future
Emmitt Smith gave his honest assessment on Florida football's brutal start to the campaign under head coach Billy Napier.
Mike Bianchi: If Gators fire Napier, Lagway might be at FSU
What good would it do to fire Billy Napier early in the season? It’s not like Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin or any of the other ...
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Emmitt Smith doesn't believe Billy Napier will get fourth season at Florida: 'I don't see it happening'
The outlook for Billy Napier’s all-important third year as Florida’s football coach is increasingly grim, with the Gators ...
Florida Gators' Pregame Availability Report vs. Mississippi State
With the Florida Gators less than two hours away from kickoff, find out which players are available and which aren't, via the ...
If Gators fire Billy Napier, DJ Lagway might be quarterbacking FSU, UCF or Miami next year | Commentary
What good would it do to fire Billy Napier early in the season? It’s not like Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin or any of the other ...
Nick Saban: Florida's Woes 'Not Just' About Napier, Coaching; Talks Facilities, NIL
Former University of Alabama head football coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban defended University of Florida head coach Billy Napier on Saturday ...