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

Alex Weber

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Oct 20, 2025

Sep 20, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during the fourth quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin Comments on the Florida Gators Job, Recent Reports

Zack Nagy

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Oct 20, 2025

With the departure of Billy Napier from Florida, the Gators are rumored to be considered a current ACC head coach to take the UF job.

ACC head coach named candidate to replace Billy Napier at Florida

Joe Cox

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Oct 19, 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

$54 million College Football Playoff coach surprisingly emerges as Florida candidate

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 19, 2025

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Oct 11, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin looks on during warm ups prior to the game against the Washington State Cougars at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Report: Ole Miss Football's Lane Kiffin a ‘Top Candidate' for Florida Gators Job

Zack Nagy

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Oct 19, 2025

Oct 11, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado’s Deion Sanders Appears on List for Florida Gators Job

Thomas Gorski

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Oct 20, 2025

Billy Napier was fired on Sunday.

Current Gators React to Billy Napier Being Fired

Dylan Olive

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Oct 19, 2025

Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit four-star quarterback Will Griffin

Florida Gators Commits React to Billy Napier's Firing

Kyle Lander

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Oct 19, 2025

Florida Gators receiver Vernell Brown III leads the team in both receptions (32) and receiving yards (463).

6 Players Gators Must Keep After Billy Napier's Firing

Kyle Lander

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Oct 19, 2025

Sep 27, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies head coach Mike Elko reacts during the third quarter against the Auburn Tigers at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Texas A&M a Threat to Poach Projected $2 Million Star QB After Latest Firing: Insiders

Jonathan Adams

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Oct 19, 2025

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

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

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