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Billy Napier contract buyout: Florida would owe coach $20-plus million if fired during 2024 football season

Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 1d

Revisiting what Billy Napier said on Day 1 of his Florida Gators tenure

Florida’s ball security has generally been good under Napier. The Gators ranked in the top 25 in fewest turnovers in both of Napier’s first two seasons. His worst season (14 turnovers in 2022) matched the best by his predecessor, Dan Mullen. But only 14 teams have lost more turnovers this season than UF (six).

Athlon Sports · 13h

'College GameDay' Reveals Why Florida Hasn’t Fired Billy Napier Yet

Ahead of Week 4 of the college football season, ESPN's " College GameDay " has revealed why the Florida Gators have yet to fire head coach Billy Napier. Napier is in his third year with the Gators, and they've already started the 2024 college football season with two losses in three games.

Nick Saban, Florida

Newsweek on MSN · 8h

Former Alabama HC Nick Saban Throws Massive Shade at Rival SEC Program

Still, former Alabama head coach and future Hall of Famer Nick Saban believes the problem with Florida is deeper than Napier. The former Alabama head coach pointed out the issue on ESPN College GameDay on Saturday prior to Florida's Week 4 contest.

Bleacher Report · 13h

Nick Saban: Florida's Woes 'Not Just' About Napier, Coaching; Talks Facilities, NIL

Former University of Alabama head football coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban defended University of Florida head coach Billy Napier on Saturday

New York Post on MSN · 11h

Nick Saban gives passionate breakdown of Florida’s struggles: ‘Problem isn’t the coaches’

Nick Saban had an interesting explanation for why the Florida Gators have struggled so much in recent years. He passionately defended head coach Billy Napier and his predecessors on ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday after being asked how to turn the struggling program around.

Graham Mertz, Florida

NBC Sports on MSN · 7h

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security grabbing the bulk of the attention on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the occasion against Mississippi State.

USA TODAY College Sports Wir… · 8h

Graham Mertz leads Florida football to big win at Mississippi State

Florida football (2-2, 1-1 SEC) defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-3, 0-1 SEC) on the road by a score of 45-28 in what seemed like a must-win game for Billy Napier and his Gators. The cowbells in Starkville,

ESPN · 9h

Graham Mertz connects with Arlis Boardingham for Florida's first TD

Graham Mertz completes a 3-yard pass to Arlis Boardingham for a touchdown putting Florida on the board against Mississippi.

Friday Night Notes: The future of Billy Napier and Florida, Babalola watch, and more

Duncanville (Texas) is one of the nation's top programs this season because of the quarterback-receiver duo the Panthers have ...

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Dan Mullen wanted Florida to hire Lane Kiffin over Billy Napier after his firing

Before the end of the season, Florida hired Louisiana head coach Billy Napier, and his first regular season with the ...

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Dan Mullen Told Florida to Hire Someone Other Than Billy Napier After His Dismissal

The former Florida coach revealed a conversation about his replacement he had with Florida administrators after they let him ...

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Exclusive: Emmitt Smith's honest feelings on Florida Gators' awful start, Billy Napier future

Emmitt Smith gave his honest assessment on Florida football's brutal start to the campaign under head coach Billy Napier.

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Mike Bianchi: Billy Napier’s, Mike Norvell’s contracts at Florida and FSU are a scandalous misappropriation of funds

The news media is in a tizzy about the extravagant spending of former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, who ...

Sporting News on MSN7h

Billy Napier hot seat: Florida dumps Mississippi State, but status unclear with bye week ahead

Florida may have vanquished lowly Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon. That might not be enough for head coach Billy ...

Saturday Down South6h

Billy Napier comments on Mississippi State victory: 'It feels good to win a game'

Florida seemed to be stronger and more put together in the way the team operated than we’ve seen so far this season as Graham ...

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What channel is the Florida vs. Mississippi State game on?

SEC opponents match up when the Florida Gators (1-2) and the Mississippi State Bulldogs (1-2) play on Saturday, September 21, ...

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