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Florida Gators firing HC Billy Napier midseason could end up backfiring for a reason you wouldn't expect

The Florida Gators made the right move when fired head coach Billy Napier. He was 22-23 when they finally decided to let him go, and it felt like it was a year too late.

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Cade Kurland's Leadership a Consistent Force in Chaotic Offseason for Gators Baseball

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Cade Kurland enters his senior season confident in both himself and the team the Florida Gators have for 2026. Most importantly, though, he is healthy.

Justin Williams News / Florida Gators on SI / November 14

Florida Commit Working to Keep Class Together as Gators Continue Search for Head Coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Gainesville (Fla.) Buchholz star and Florida Gators commit Justin Williams did Justin Williams things on Thursday night. Williams, as part of an offensive shootout between Buchholz and visiting Oveido in the 6A-Region 1 quarterfinals, scored three touchdowns as the Bobcats took home a 49-41 win and advanced in the postseason.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 14

History in Oxford on Gators' Side Against Ole Miss

The Florida Gators travel to Ole Miss for Week 12 of the college football season. They face an uphill battle against the Rebels, as the hosts are firmly

Florida Gators News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 13

Ole Miss vs. Florida score prediction by expert football model

All eyes will be on Lane Kiffin this weekend, not only because his Ole Miss team is on the cusp of a College Football Playoff berth, but also as he remains the favorite to leave that school and join Florida, the team on the other side of the field this week.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 13

Pair of Florida Commits Visiting Ole Miss for Gators-Rebels Bout

Over the past few days, Rivals’ Corey Bender and Chad Simmons revealed that two Florida Gators 2026 football commits are making the trip to Ole Miss on Saturday for their upcoming game against the Gators.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 13

Gators Focusing on Themselves Amidst Kiffin Noise, Bowl Eligibility Concerns

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- There is no more room for error for the Florida Gators in 2025. Entering the season as a playoff dark horse, Florida now finds itself one loss away from being ineligible for a bowl with three games still to go in the season.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / November 13

Billy Gonzales explains how he's trying to get DJ Lagway back on track

Billy Gonzales explains how he's trying to get Florida QB DJ Lagway back on track

Billy Gonzales has a tough job on his hands as the interim head coach of the Florida Gators.

Paul Finebaum has a point on why Saturday isn't a must-win for Texas

CFP rankings: Top five remain unchanged; Texas Tech plays spoiler

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 13

Florida Gators get massive injury news that could help them become bowl eligible

Injuries are one of the few things that define the 2025 Florida Gators. From the start of spring practice, the Gators have been dealing with injuries to their best players.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 12

Gators Sign 7-Foot Center to 2026 Recruiting Class

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators officially have its first signee in the men's basketball 2026 recruiting class. Three-star center Jones Lay out of Tabor City (N.C.) Moravian Prep signed with the Gators on Tuesday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 12

Gators Land On-Field Sponsor for Final Two Home Games of 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators have followed in the footsteps of other programs around the country with an on-field sponsorship inside the Swamp, albeit for the last two home games of 2025 at the very least.

Lane Kiffin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Analytics model predicts Ole Miss vs. Florida game winner

Ole Miss returns to SEC action in a battle against unranked Florida amid rumors that Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin could take the same position for the team on the other side of the field.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 12

Florida Gators Basketball Stock Report After Win Over Florida State

For the fifth year in a row and the fourth under head coach Todd Golden, the Florida Gators took down the Florida State Seminoles. It was a game that came down to the final minutes, but one that saw the Gators end on top, 78-76. Several Gators impressed in their time on the court, while a couple of others fell way short of expectations.

DJ Lagway News / Yardbarker / November 10

Florida interim HC clears the air about DJ Lagway's benching

Lagway was supposed to be the key to Florida's success. Instead, the quarterback's sophomore season with the Gators has been an abject disaster.

CFB Week 11 winners, losers

Virginia, Louisville losses send ACC race for CFP spot into chaos

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza vaulted to top of Heisman conversation

Kirk Ferentz not down on Iowa after tough loss to Oregon

Lincoln Riley addresses rumors about his future with USC

Billy Napier News / 5 GOATs / November 9

Florida vs. Ole Miss odds: Opening point spread released

Florida travels to Ole Miss for a Week 12 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / November 8

Florida’s Interim Head Coach Makes Unexpected DJ Lagway Decision

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway didn't have a good game against Kentucky on Saturday night. Lagway completed only 11-of-19 passes for 83 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions before Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales benched him.

Florida Gators News / College Football News / November 6

Florida vs Kentucky Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

It’s been forgotten a bit now, but Florida owned this rivalry for decades. It was all Gators from 1987 to 2017, but the Wildcats are 4-3 since then. This time around, it’s still interesting, but in a different way.

Florida Gators News / EasySportz / November 5

Alex Golesh to Florida Makes So Much Sense

GAINESVILLE — Let’s dispense with the usual speculative lips-wagging around head-coach openings and get straight to the point: if the Florida Gators want to make a move that balances vision, recruiting dominance and immediate traction, then the perfect man for the job in 2026 is none other than Alex Golesh of the South Florida Bulls.