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.
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.
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 sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
Florida effectively addressed a struggling defense and continued ... Following UF’s 5-7 finish in 2023, Stricklin gave his embattled head coach a vote of confidence. He told the Orlando Sentinel in January that Napier’s job was not in jeopardy and ...
Takeaways from AD vote of confidence for Florida football coach Billy Napier
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close. The Florida Gators (4-4.
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.
Florida finds its footing under coach Billy Napier. It should be enough to earn him a 4th year
The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A&M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up his shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.
Florida athletic director: 'Billy Napier will continue as head football coach'
Billy Napier’s job as Florida’s football coach is secure for the foreseeable future.
Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting criticism, 15-18 record
Napier’s future has been questioned since going 11-14 in his first two seasons and had an elite recruiting class crumbled before signing day
College football hot seat rankings: Where 13 disappointing coaches stand with Billy Napier safe at Florida
We learned Thursday morning that Florida would not open, with athletics director Scott Stricklin giving coach Billy Napier a glorified vote of confidence.   While more openings are expected, sources say the 2024-25 cycle could be the slowest coaching carousel in a decade -- but also one of the most unpredictable.
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Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Billy Napier's seat at Florida is no longer hot. On Thursday, Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced that ...
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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 Expected to Use Money Saved For Napier Buyout on NIL
Since Billy Napier is sticking around for another year, that money originally meant to send him packing will be used to ...
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Billy Napier to Return As Florida's Head Coach in 2025
Florida is sticking with head football coach Billy Napier, as he will return for a fourth season in Gainesville in 2025 ...