Florida fired Billy Napier, ending an underwhelming tenure with one of the program's worst winning percentages

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GAINEVILLE, Fla. - The University of Florida has fired head coach Billy Napier after four seasons following a disappointing start to the 2025 season. Losses to South Florida, LSU, and Miami sealed his fate, ending his four-year tenure in Gainesville with a 22-23 record.

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Napier is owed in the neighborhood of $20 million for being fired without cause, of which $10 million will be paid out within 30 days of his dismissal.

Florida's search for a new coach is under way following the firing of Billy Napier amid the Gators' 3-4 start this season. Program great Tim Tebow spoke about the move ahead of college football's Week 9 games, saying the need to hire an elite coach was paramount toward future success.

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