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.
Florida sticks with Billy Napier as coach despite tumultuous tenure
Billy Napier will return for a fourth year even though he has a losing record, mounting injuries and faced unceasing outside criticism.
Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 season
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.
Billy Napier says Florida football QB DJ Lagway could return, doesn't rule him out for Texas
After undergoing an MRI Sunday, Florida football QB DJ Lagway's hamstring injury is not as significant as feared. He could return for 2024 season
Florida committing to Billy Napier as Gators football coach draws widespread reaction
Napier endured back-to-back losing seasons his first two years at Florida and is staring down the proposition of a third. The Gators enter Saturday's game at No. 5 Texas at 4-4 (2-3 SEC) and are set to face No. 15 LSU, No. 16 Ole Miss and Florida State to close out the regular season.
Billy Napier staying at Florida: College football reactions to Gators' coach announcement
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Thursday Billy Napier will remain the Gators' football coach. Social media reactions:
Takeaways from AD vote of confidence for Florida football coach Billy Napier
Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close. The Florida Gators (4-4.
Florida football gets huge recruiting prediction after Billy Napier decision
The Florida Gators are set to face the Texas Longhorns this weekend with the Gators searching for bowl eligibility despite a string of injuries. However, despite many thinking he was on the hotseat, Florida confirmed Napier would be returning in 2025.
How Florida sticking with Billy Napier impacts the college football coaching carousel
The most high-profile job in college football expected to come open will remain occupied. Florida announced Thursday that Billy Napier — barring scandal, controversy or other unforeseen developments not related directly to wins and losses — will remain the Gators head coach.
Florida boasts strong young roster, but must improve recruiting after giving Billy Napier vote of confidence
The Gators have stocked some serious talent, but it will dry up quickly without major improvements on the recruiting trail
U. of Florida football to keep coach Billy Napier despite lackluster record
Billy Napier will remain in place as head football coach at Florida, despite the Gators producing another lackluster campaign during his third season, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday.
Why Florida football faces quarterback quandary going into matchup with No. 5 Texas
Florida football has had a revolving door at QB in the Billy Napier era and may need to start a walk-on at QB on Saturday at ...
Florida Gators reveal crucial DJ Lagway injury update ahead of Texas clash
The Florida Gators provided a major injury update on star quarterback DJ Lagway ahead of the weekend's matchup against Texas.
DJ Lagway injury update: Will Florida quarterback play vs Texas after hamstring injury vs UGA?
Florida freshman quarterback DJ Lagway left the Gators' game against Georgia on a cart with a hamstring injury. Billy Napier ...
BREAKING: Jaguars' Franchise Quarterback's Practice Status Revealed
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence was limited for the second day in a row, with his status for Sunday's game ...
Florida QB DJ Lagway 'giving it his best shot' to play at Texas despite hamstring injury
Lagway was carted off the field in the second quarter of last weekend’s 34-20 loss to second-ranked Georgia. He tweaked his hamstring during a 3-yard run in the second quarter. He returned to the ...