Many wondered whether Billy Napier, now 13-16 at UF,  would get a chance to coach beyond his team’s first open date, even if the Gators won at Mississippi State. A Sunday ouster, however,

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

The offense was clicking on all cylinders as head coach Billy Napier made use of both Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway at the quarterback spot. The Gators were able to put up over 500 yards of total offense and scored 45 points as they beat the Bulldogs 45-28.

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).

Napier's time leading the Gators is running out, but questions have emerged over who ultimately decides on the replacement

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.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is, by most accounts, a dead man walking. The Gators are 1-2 to start Napier's third season, bringing his career