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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

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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

Billy Napier's tenure at Florida may be nearing its end.

Florida Coach Billy Napier Responds to Job Security Question Amid Uncertain Future

Mike McDaniel

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Oct 18, 2025

Florida Gators defensive tackle Michai Boireau (93) celebrates with safety Bryce Thornton (18) after an interception during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

10 random thoughts after Mississippi State's close loss to Florida

Taylor Hodges

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Oct 18, 2025

Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh rushed for a career-high 150 yards.

Gators Outlast Mississippi State With Game-Winning Pick

Cam Parker

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Oct 18, 2025

Gators kicker Trey Smack (29) reacts with Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58) after making a 54-yard field goal against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Mississippi State lets one slip away in late loss to Florida

Taylor Hodges

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Oct 18, 2025

Aidan Mizell left Florida's game against Mississippi State in the second quarter.

Gators WR Exits Mississippi State Game With Injury

Dylan Olive

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Oct 18, 2025

Billy Napier's time with the Florida Gators could be coming to an end soon.

Gators Fans Chant 'Fire Billy' After Questionable Third-Down Call

Cam Parker

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Oct 18, 2025

Florida Gators defensive back Sharif Denson went down with a lower-body injury on the game's first drive.

Gators Lose More DBs to Injury, Relying on Freshmen vs. Mississippi State

Cam Parker

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Oct 18, 2025

Fort Myers four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil is visiting the Florida Gators.

Gators Hosting Multiple Commits for Do-or-Die Mississippi State Game

Kyle Lander

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Oct 18, 2025

Mississippi State Tight End Seydou Traore (#8) during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Kyle Field in College Station, TX.

Gameday Roundup: Everything to know about Mississippi State at Florida

Taylor Hodges

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Oct 18, 2025

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