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Controversial $54 million college football coach is favorite at Florida: Insider

The Florida Gators are in search of a new coach, and one name is emerging as a favorite in college football rumors. Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz and former Penn State head coach James Franklin are just two of the names being floated as potential candidates at Florida.

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Gators Forward Named AP Preseason First-Team All-American

The AP on Monday named Florida Gators forward Alex Condon to the Preseason All-America First -Team. After a season where he helped the Gators win the national title, Condon garners recognition as one of the best players in the game.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20

Gators AD had 'A lot of Conversations' with Napier Regarding Offense Before Firing

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While Scott Stricklin ultimately made the decision to fire Billy Napier, he believes the outgoing former head coach is leaving the Florida Gators better than he found it.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20

Jaylen Brown’s leadership role will determine the Celtics' season

When Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles during the Eastern Conference semifinals, it appeared the contention window for the Boston Celtics' slammed shut.

Why the Hawks won't live up to hype in 2025-26

Beyond Cooper Flagg: Five NBA rookies who could steal the spotlight in 2025-26

NBA legend not sold on Zion Williamson's physical transformation

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The 'NBA active block leaders' quiz

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20

Gonzales Names Play-Caller, Details Gators' Offensive Changes

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- With Billy Napier no longer with the Florida Gators, the program will not only need a new head coach, but also a new play-caller. Billy

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Florida AD Scott Stricklin's comments on coaching search give Gators fans hope that he's learned from his mistakes

The Florida Gators made a big decision on Sunday to move to fire head coach Billy Napier and work to find a new head coach. One of the biggest aspect of the decision to move on was focused on who was going to make the next hire.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20

Gators AD Scott Stricklin Breaks Silence on Plan for Head Coach Search

Ahead of the search for his third Florida Gators football head coaching hire, athletic director Scott Stricklin shared his priorities and preferences in

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20

DJ Lagway, Myles Graham Address Futures with Florida Gators After Napier's Firing

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- In the wake of Billy Napier's firing, questions arose about which players on the Florida Gators could test the waters in the NCAA Transfer Portal at the end of the season, having to wait until the new coach is hired due to new rules.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

Getting to know Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales

Billy Napier is no longer the head coach of the Florida Gators.

Reports: Florida fires coach Billy Napier

Five candidates to replace Billy Napier as Florida's next HC

Florida QB DJ Lagway not wavering after firing of coach

The 25 greatest players in Florida football history

The 'NCAA men's basketball champion head coaches since 2000' quiz

Billy Napier News / LWOSports.com / October 20

Florida Fires Billy Napier: A Reset in Gainesville

After nearly four seasons at the helm, Billy Napier has been fired as the head coach of the Florida Gators. The move comes after another disappointing campaign, with Napier compiling a 22-23 overall record during his tenure.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 20

Possible Head Coach Candidates for the Florida Gators

The “will they, won’t they” in college football firings almost always ends in an eventual firing. That proved true in the case of Florida’s Billy Napier.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Florida Gators firing of Billy Napier is already having an impact on top recruits

After the Florida Gators fired Billy Napier on Sunday afternoon, the college football world was taken by storm. Billy Gonzales will be the interim head coach for the Gators over the final five games, six if they make a bowl game.

Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19

$54 million College Football Playoff coach surprisingly emerges as Florida candidate

Penn State and now Florida headline the group of programs who are spinning in the college football coaching carousel. There appears to be a consensus group of names being floated as potential candidates for the Gators.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / October 19

Half Due in 30 Days: Billy Napier’s $21M Buyout Highlights Cost of Florida’s Coaching Change

The Florida Gators decided Sunday afternoon to fire head coach Billy Napier less than 24 hours after a tough 23-21 win against Mississippi State. Napier gets to walk away with over $21 million that he is owed, and this is where the checkbook of Florida gets used.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 7