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'I'm gonna enjoy this one tonight' -- Billy Napier doesn't waver when asked about his future as Florida Gators head coach

'I'm gonna enjoy this one tonight' -- Billy Napier doesn't waver when asked about his future as Florida Gators head coach

The Florida Gators nearly had a disastrous homecoming on Saturday, but they were able to pull out a 23-21 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The winning play came from sophomore nose tackle Michai Boireau with an interception, sealing the third win of the Florida Gators' season.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / October 18

Florida vs. Mississippi State score, takeaways: Gators grind out win Billy Napier nearly gives away

Down four starters in the secondary with rumors swirling about the future of head coach Billy Napier, the Florida Gators on Saturday grinded their way to a 23-21 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida.

College Football News / Sporting News / October 18

'Fire Billy' chants rained down on Florida Gators during game against Miss State

It seems everybody is off the Billy Napier express in Gator Country.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 18

Gators Fans Chant 'Fire Billy' After Questionable Third-Down Call

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Billy Napier continues to fight for his job, but a significant portion of the Florida Gators' fans in the Swamp on Saturday made their thoughts known.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 18
Gators Lose More DBs to Injury, Relying on Freshmen vs. Mississippi State

Gators Lose More DBs to Injury, Relying on Freshmen vs. Mississippi State

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators were already missing multiple starters in the secondary with corner Dijon Johnson out for the season due to a knee injury and nickel corner Aaron Gates out for a significant amount of time with an upper-body injury.

Gators Hosting Multiple Commits for Do-or-Die Mississippi State Game

Following a defeat at Kyle Field to the Texas A&M Aggies, the Florida Gators now return to The Swamp to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in front

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 18
How Fatherhood Inspires Florida Gators OL Damieon George Jr.

How Fatherhood Inspires Florida Gators OL Damieon George Jr.

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Damieon George Jr.'s leadership extends far beyond the gridiron. The senior guard, in his third season with the Florida Gators after his 2023 transfer from Alabama, is using his personal life as a father to fuel him in his last season.

Billy Napier News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 18
Florida unlikely to poach $54 million superstar coach if Billy Napier is fired: Insider

Florida unlikely to poach $54 million superstar coach if Billy Napier is fired: Insider

College football rumors continue to swirl about what Florida will do next at head coach. The Gators could attempt to take a big swing if the team moves on from head coach Billy Napier.

Billy Napier News / Only Gators / October 17

Florida Football Friday Final: Is Billy Napier a dead man walking as Gators host Mississippi State?

As the Florida Gators prepare to play the Mississippi State Bulldogs in a homecoming game that will harken upon past glory with visions of past orange and blue success wafting alongside throwback uniforms, the program itself remains under heavy scrutiny at the midway point of Year 4 under Napier.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 17
When Will Florida Gators Basketball Receive its Championship Rings?

When Will Florida Gators Basketball Receive its Championship Rings?

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- During Wednesday's SEC Media Day, Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden revealed the team had not received its championship rings from last season's NCAA Tournament title.

Kamran James News / Florida Gators on SI / October 17

Florida Relying on Third-Year Edge Rusher for Defensive Leadership

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Kamran James is no stranger to waiting for his turn. After spending his first two seasons with the Florida Gators as a rotational piece, the third-year edge rusher has emerged as one of the team's top defenders through 2025 with a position-high 19 tackles.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 17
Florida Gators Announce Captains for Mississippi State

Florida Gators Announce Captains for Mississippi State

The Florida Gators have revealed its three captains for Saturday's homecoming game against Mississippi State. Junior linebacker Jaden Robinson, junior guard Knijeah Harris and junior edge rusher Kamran James will take the field for the coin toss ahead of Florida's seventh game of the season.

Billy Napier News / Sporting News / October 16

3 quick-fix coaching hires if Florida fires Billy Napier this weekend

Need a quick coaching hire? Rumor has it these names are waiting by the phone.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 16
Gators P Liam Peterson Makes Fall Debut, Looking to Build Off Strong Summer

Gators P Liam Peterson Makes Fall Debut, Looking to Build Off Strong Summer

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Ahead of what could be his final season with the Florida Gators, junior pitcher Liam Peterson on Tuesday made his fall ball debut, pitching one inning in the team's intrasquad scrimmage.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / October 10
Florida QB DJ Lagway Announces Career News on Friday

Florida QB DJ Lagway Announces Career News on Friday

The Florida Gators are 2-3 under head coach Billy Napier in Year 4, led by quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway is a sophomore and was the No. 1 high school quarterback in the class of 2024.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 7
No. 5 Texas A&M shouldn't overlook DJ Lagway, Florida

No. 5 Texas A&M shouldn't overlook DJ Lagway, Florida

This Gators team is sneaky.

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