Billy Napier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 2

Star Florida freshman receiver out for season with injury

Florida football witnessed a new major loss on Sunday. The Gators already are operating without the fired Billy Napier. Now star freshman wide receiver Dallas Wilson is out for the year with his CFB injury.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 31

Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators: Final Predictions & Key Analysis

Final predictions and analysis from the Georgia Bulldogs rivalry matchup against the Florida Gators in Jacksonville. The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators

College Football News / 5 GOATs / October 30

Rece Davis, Pete Thamel make picks for Georgia vs. Florida rivalry game

On Saturday, Florida will take the field for the first time since firing head coach Billy Napier. The Gators will face off against No. 5 Georgia. ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Rece Davis don’t foresee Florida pulling off an upset against the Bulldogs.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 30

Final score predictions for Florida vs. Georgia: Will Billy Napier's firing catapult the Gators to an upset win?

It may not be called the Worlds Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party, but it's still viewed like that among the fanbases of the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs.

College Football News / Georgia Bulldogs on SI / October 30

Should Georgia Expect a Completely Different Offense from Florida?

Should the Georgia Bulldogs prepare themselves for a completely different offense from Florida? The Georgia Bulldogs are set to take on the Florida Gators this weekend for their annual rivalry matchup in Jacksonville, Florida.

College Football News / College Football News / October 29

Georgia vs Florida Prediction: Not Your Normal Cocktail Party

Anything interesting happening going into the Cocktail Party? Billy Napier and Florida beat Texas, lost on the road to an elite Texas A&M, bounced back to beat Mississippi State, and … Whacked.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Former LSU HC Ed Orgeron explains why Florida is a better job than Ole Miss, and the reason why says everything

The Florida Gators have one of the best jobs in the entire country. Yes, the wins haven't been there in recent memory, especially since Billy Napier took over as the head coach for the 2022 season.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 29

Gators Blue Chip Commit Set for Visit to Ohio State

With the Billy Napier era of Florida Gators football in the rearview mirror, attention turns to which recruits stay committed for the next. According to Rivals, four-star cornerback commit CJ Bronaugh has locked in an official visit at Ohio State on Nov.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 29

The Fear That Shows the Importance of Gators Nailing Head Coaching Hire

Right now, the Florida Gators remain stuck in search of a return to prominence. As soon as they appear to be back on the rise, they've crashed back down.

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / October 29

Florida Gators HC Billy Gonzales sends firm statement about state of the team after firing of Billy Napier

The Florida Gators have dealt with a lot of adversity over the course of this season. That ended up coming to a head the day after a 23-21 homecoming win over Mississippi State when athletic director Scott Stricklin fired head coach Billy Napier.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 29

What Does the Future Hold for Ron Roberts After Gators' Coaching Change?

Defensive coordinator Ron Roberts could parlay success into new opportunities with five games left in the Florida Gators' season. After the school moved on from Billy Napier, the school closed a door on the recent past.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 25

Kirk Herbstreit predicts Florida's next head coach after Billy Napier's firing

With the firing of Florida coach Billy Napier, it's open season on speculation for Napier's replacement. With Florida in a down cycle since the years of Urban Meyer, it's safe to assume the Gators are casting a wide (and expensive) net for Napier's potential replacement.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / October 24

Baylor in prime spot to flip 4-star recruit after Billy Napier’s firing from Florida

One of the forms of collateral damage when the coaching carousel spins out of control and coaches lose their jobs is that recruits could rethink their commitment to that school.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Makes Decision Amid Florida Rumors

Florida's quest to get back atop the college football world hit another snag this season. Head coach Billy Napier was fired after a 3-4 start to the season.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 24

Dan Mullen slams Florida after Billy Napier’s firing

The Florida Gators are once again looking for a new head coach after firing Billy Napier. The decision came during the team’s second bye week of the 2025 season, closing the book on a disappointing four-year run that never met expectations.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 24

Florida AD outlines ideal candidate to replace fired Billy Napier

With the firing of Billy Napier, it's been open season on guessing the next Florida football coach. But athletic director Scott Stricklin is the man who holds the keys to the kingdom and he spoke recently about his wish list in the next Florida football coach.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 23

4-Star RB Didn't Hold Back on Florida After Firing Billy Napier

Billy Napier was fired on Sunday after leading the Florida Gators to a 3-4 start in 2025. After taking over as head coach in 2022, he ended his time in Gainesville going 22-23 and 1-1 in bowl games.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 22

Urban Meyer publicly apologizes after Florida fires Billy Napier

On the firing of Billy Napier, The Triple Option host Urban Meyer apologized to his co-host for indicating that money would not allow for Napier's firing.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired CFB coaches

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches

Could FBS schools shatter the record for coaching buyouts this season, with payouts that could ultimately top a quarter of a billion dollars? So far, nine head coaches — including Penn State's James Franklin and Florida's Billy Napier — have been fired.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20

Gators AD had 'A lot of Conversations' with Napier Regarding Offense Before Firing

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While Scott Stricklin ultimately made the decision to fire Billy Napier, he believes the outgoing former head coach is leaving the Florida Gators better than he found it.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Getting to know Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales

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College Football News / LWOSports.com / October 20

Florida Fires Billy Napier: A Reset in Gainesville

After nearly four seasons at the helm, Billy Napier has been fired as the head coach of the Florida Gators. The move comes after another disappointing campaign, with Napier compiling a 22-23 overall record during his tenure.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 19

Half Due in 30 Days: Billy Napier’s $21M Buyout Highlights Cost of Florida’s Coaching Change

The Florida Gators decided Sunday afternoon to fire head coach Billy Napier less than 24 hours after a tough 23-21 win against Mississippi State. Napier gets to walk away with over $21 million that he is owed, and this is where the checkbook of Florida gets used.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19