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Kirk Herbstreit predicts Florida's next head coach after Billy Napier's firing

With the firing of Florida coach Billy Napier, it's open season on speculation for Napier's replacement. With Florida in a down cycle since the years of Urban Meyer, it's safe to assume the Gators are casting a wide (and expensive) net for Napier's potential replacement.

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Billy Gonzales Turns to Urban Meyer for Guidance Before Leading Gators

While Florida Gators interim head coach Billy Gonzales owns one of the most impressive résumés among assistant coaches in the country, he’ll be taking on a new challenge as a head coach.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 24

Breaking Down Gators' QB Coach Ryan O'Hara's History as a Play-Caller

As the interim head coach, Billy Gonzalez recently announced the Florida Gators will turn to Ryan O’Hara as the offensive play-caller for the rest of the season, hoping the quarterbacks coach can spark the 91st-ranked offense in college football.

Florida Gators News / The Spun / October 24

Lane Kiffin Has Unusual Response To Florida Coaching Rumors

With Indiana's Curt Cignetti now completely off the coaching carousel for the foreseeable future, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is now the apple of every team's eye - particularly Florida.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25

Nick Saban issues a warning to future coaches of Penn State, Florida

The seven-time national champion does, however, have some advice for candidates who might receive consideration from those programs.

Syracuse jumps on opportunity and flips DL from Penn State

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The greatest gameday traditions in college football

The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Makes Decision Amid Florida Rumors

Florida's quest to get back atop the college football world hit another snag this season. Head coach Billy Napier was fired after a 3-4 start to the season.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / October 24

Scott Stricklin, Billy Gonzales, DJ Lagway address Florida’s future as Gators aim to make most of 2025

While the 2025 season is technically a lost one — by any meaningful metric — there is still plenty the Florida Gators can achieve following the firing of head coach Billy Napier last Sunday.

Billy Napier News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 24

Florida AD outlines ideal candidate to replace fired Billy Napier

With the firing of Billy Napier, it's been open season on guessing the next Florida football coach. But athletic director Scott Stricklin is the man who holds the keys to the kingdom and he spoke recently about his wish list in the next Florida football coach.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 23

Gators could announce potential Lane Kiffin hiring decision right after Egg Bowl, Florida-FSU game

The Florida Gators could announce a potential Lane Kiffin hiring sometime right after the season, depending on the results of the Ole Miss Rebels' season.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / October 23

Meyer gives vital advice to Florida interim HC Gonzales

Urban Meyer gives vital advice to Florida interim HC Billy Gonzales

Billy Gonzales is the new head coach of the Florida Gators. Yes, he's got an interim tag, so he may not be in that position for long. As it stands, though, Gonzales is in charge of shepherding the program through at least the next five games.

Getting to know the Florida interim head coach Gonzales

Florida ranked as top head-coaching vacancy in college football

2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches

The 20 most memorable college football scandals

Billy Napier News / Athlon Sports / October 23

4-Star RB Didn't Hold Back on Florida After Firing Billy Napier

Billy Napier was fired on Sunday after leading the Florida Gators to a 3-4 start in 2025. After taking over as head coach in 2022, he ended his time in Gainesville going 22-23 and 1-1 in bowl games.

College Football News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Florida Gators Have Favorite Emerging for Head Coaching Job

Speculation is rife in college football circles about who will take the helm for the Florida Gators following Billy Napier’s dismissal. The high-profile vacancy has sparked widespread interest, with one SEC coach emerging as a leading candidate.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 23

How Jake Slaughter's Past Elevates His Leadership for the Gators' Post-Napier 2025 Season

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Jake Slaughter remembers the last time the Florida Gators went through a coaching change. As a true freshman in 2021, he saw the head coach that recruited him in Dan Mullen fired midway through the season, leading to an interim coach for the final two games of the season and a new head coach hired in Billy Napier.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / October 22