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Florida receivers coach Billy Gonzales is set to take over as the Gators' interim after Billy Napier's firing.

Gators Name Interim HC After Firing Billy Napier

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin signed Billy Napier to a seven-year deal in late 2021.

Florida AD Breaks Silence on Billy Napier Firing

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 2025

A loss to Vanderbilt has Brian Kelly and LSU on the outskirts of CFP contention.

Forde-Yard Dash: Despite Massive Buyouts, These Top-Level Coaches Are Feeling the Heat

Pat Forde

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Oct 19, 2025

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is a popular candidate for the Florida Gators' head coaching job.

Florida Gators Coaching Hot Board

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 2025

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SEC Nation host Paul Finebaum stares down a live alligator

Paul Finebaum names Billy Napier replacement that ‘would win a national championship’

Alex Weber

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier was fired midway through his fourth season.

Immediate Effects of Billy Napier's Firing

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida has to drop a massive payout within 30 days to now former Gator head coach Billy Napier.

Florida owes Billy Napier half of his buyout within 30 days after firing

Joe Cox

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida fired Billy Napier on Sunday.

College Football World Reacts to Florida Firing Billy Napier

Liam McKeone

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Oct 19, 2025

SEC Nation analyst Paul Finebaum

Florida or Penn State? Paul Finebaum names which program has the better open job

Alex Weber

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Oct 19, 2025

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall will be a top candidate for many open positions, but should be Florida’s top target.

Ten Candidates for Florida Football Coaching Search After Billy Napier Firing

Bryan Fischer

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Oct 19, 2025

Billy Napier will still get $20 million from Florida over the next few years.

How Much Florida Owes Billy Napier After Firing

Stephen Douglas

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida fired coach Billy Napier after a middling record and will now chase established coaches for the next hire.

Florida Fires Billy Napier After Years of Falling Short

Pat Forde

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida Gators have fired head coach Billy Napier, who finishes his tenure with a 22-23 overall record.

Florida Gators Fire HC Billy Napier

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 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

Paul Finebaum Predicts Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin Would Win Title With Florida

Zack Nagy

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Oct 19, 2025

Oct 18, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A fan wears a Fire Billy Napier bag over their head between the Florida Gators and Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

New Florida football coach: Top 5 best candidates amid Billy Napier rumors

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida head coach Billy Napier likely coached his last game for the Gators.

If That Was it for Billy Napier, What an Ending it Was

Cam Parker

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Oct 19, 2025

Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby calls a play against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Jeff Lebby, Blake Shapen address controversial final play in Florida loss

Taylor Hodges

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Oct 19, 2025

Nov 30, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

'It's over' for $51 million college football coach amid firing rumors: Insider

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida got a much-needed win over Mississippi State, while Gators' head coach Billy Napier may have coached his last game with the program.

Gators Likely Close Billy Napier Era with Homecoming Win Over Mississippi State

Terrance Biggs

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Oct 19, 2025

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