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.
Why Florida made the right decision to stick with Billy Napier
Most were calling for Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier to be fired early on. Now he's coming back in 2025.
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025
Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The endorsement comes as the Gators continue navigating a historically difficult 2024 schedule with Napier's record at just 15-18 (8-13 SEC) entering Saturday's game at No.
Florida football players asked for change, Billy Napier listened and now the Gators may save his job
Florida players asked for defensive change, and coach Billy Napier embraced the criticism in a season of uncertainty. It might save his job.
GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier earns vote of confidence as Gators head to Texas (Ep. 254)
UF is standing behind its coach as the Gators enter the home stretch of his third season showing positive signs. Decision-makers are banking on 2025 to finally be Billy Napier’s year. The vote of confidence comes as Florida heads to No.
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Florida sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
But the Gators (4-4, 2-3 SEC) have performed differently since a bye week following a Sept. 21 win at SEC lightweight ...
Depth issues persist and what else Florida football learned from loss at No. 5 Texas
UF lost the turnover margin 3-1 against the Longhorns and failed to record an interception for the first time since Sept. 21 ...
Florida Gators Make Major Announcement Before Texas Longhorns Game
As the Texas Longhorns prepare to face the Florida Gators on Saturday, their opponent's entire future just took a big shift.
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Florida falls in Football Power Index ranking after Texas loss
Florida football found itself overmatched this weekend in Austin, where the Texas Longhorns handily defeated the Gators ...
3 reasons the Florida Gators can upset No. 2 Georgia on Saturday
Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) enters the week as a 16½-point favorite. The Bulldogs have owned the Gators in recent years, winning ...
Gators' WR Eugene Wilson III Out for Season
With only four appearances, Wilson III is eligible for a redshirt. He finishes his sophomore season with 19 catches for 266 ...
Texas vs Florida: Longhorns to be without defensive end against Gators
Texas football will be without defensive end Colton Vasek when it takes on Florida on Saturday. The redshirt freshman was ...
Despite loss to Texas, Florida's Billy Napier thankful for chance to return
"Overall, [it] got out of hand in the first half," Napier said. "You look up and the game is over. We have to evaluate the effort. We have to evaluate point-of-attack issues we had, and just flat-out ...