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Florida is looking for the answer at head coach after dumping Billy Napier, and one analyst is throwing Tim Tebow's hat into the ring.

Tim Tebow floated as possible Billy Napier replacement at Florida

James Parks

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin reacts during the second half of the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

National Analyst Explains Why Lane Kiffin Won't Leave Ole Miss for Florida Gators

Zack Nagy

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Oct 21, 2025

Paul Finebaum names college football head coach who was a 'complete failure'

Zachary McKinnell

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Oct 21, 2025

Former Florida head coach Steve Spurrier is acknowledged for his recent induction into the college football hall of fame during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida. The Gators beat the Volunteers 26-20. [Cyndi Chambers/ Gainesville Sun/Correspondent] 2017

Steve Spurrier answers who should be new Florida football coach

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 21, 2025

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Louisville Cardinals football head coach Jeff Brohm is David Pollack's top choice to replace Billy Napier at Florida.

David Pollack names coach who should be Florida's 'first call' to replace Billy Napier

Matt De Lima

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Oct 21, 2025

Sep 6, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and teammates run out of the tunnel prior to the game against the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Controversial $54 million college football coach is favorite at Florida: Insider

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 21, 2025

Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz has been tabbed as another possible candidate to replace outgoing Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier.

Where Could Florida Go if Lane Kiffin Is Not Available?

Terrance Biggs

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Oct 21, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks off the field after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Portal poaching candidates for Baylor after Florida fired Billy Napier

Josh Crawford

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Oct 20, 2025

Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin detailed his conversations with now-fired head coach Billy Napier.

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

Cam Parker

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Oct 20, 2025

In the aftermath of Billy Napier's firing, ESPN named a surprising Big Ten coach who could be in UF's list of candidates

Well-traveled Big Ten coach a sleeper pick for Napier replacement at Florida

Joe Cox

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Oct 20, 2025

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway throws a pass in front of quarterbacks coach Ryan O'Hara and head coach Billy Napier during position drills.

Gonzales Names Play-Caller, Details Gators' Offensive Changes

Cam Parker

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Oct 20, 2025

Stricklin promised a thorough search for the right next hire

Gators AD Scott Stricklin Breaks Silence on Plan for Head Coach Search

Dylan Olive

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Oct 20, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin throws the ball prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin is Florida Gators 'No. 1 Priority' During Job Search

Zack Nagy

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Oct 20, 2025

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway was one of Billy Napier's most sought-after recruits.

DJ Lagway, Myles Graham Address Futures with Florida Gators After Napier's Firing

Cam Parker

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Oct 20, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin throws the ball prior to the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium.

How much Florida would have to pay Lane Kiffin to get him to leave Ole Miss

Matthew Graham

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Oct 20, 2025

Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt provided five candidates he believes will be in the running for the head coaching job at Florida.

Joel Klatt lists five candidates to replace Billy Napier at Florida

Matt De Lima

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Oct 20, 2025

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and LSU Tigers head coach Brian Kelly talk before the game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 15, 2022. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun].

LSU Football Should Target These Three Florida Gators After Billy Napier's Firing

Zack Nagy

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Oct 20, 2025

After the firing of Billy Napier, Florida is being linked to another prominent head coach.

Outspoken college football coach linked to Florida job after firing of Billy Napier

Joe Cox

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Oct 20, 2025

ESPN names under-the-radar SEC coach to watch for Florida job

Alex Weber

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Oct 20, 2025

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