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Urban Meyer's Lasting Advice as Billy Gonzales Takes Over as Gators' Interim

Urban Meyer's Lasting Advice as Billy Gonzales Takes Over as Gators' Interim

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Billy Gonzales is no stranger to success with the Florida Gators. In three different tenures, the longtime receivers coach has won two national titles, two SEC titles and four division titles.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / October 21
Florida ranked as top head-coaching vacancy in college football

Florida ranked as top head-coaching vacancy in college football

Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports took a shot at ranking all of the current head coach openings in college football, and he believes the Gators have the No. 1 most coveted vacancy.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 21
Florida Gators head coaching search is limited to one specific criteria, and it will please the fanbase

Florida Gators head coaching search is limited to one specific criteria, and it will please the fanbase

The Florida Gators are well into their coaching search for the next head coach after firing Billy Napier over the weekend. It's a crucial hire for athletic director Scott Stricklin, who is making a third hire at the position.

Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 21
Controversial $54 million college football coach is favorite at Florida: Insider

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.

Alex Condon News / Florida Gators on SI / October 21

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

Getting to know Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales

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

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College Football News / LWOSports.com / October 20
Florida Fires Billy Napier: A Reset in Gainesville

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.

Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 19
$54 million College Football Playoff coach surprisingly emerges as Florida candidate

$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.

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