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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 26
Jon Sumrall's mentality sends a bold statement to Gator Nation that the new era of Florida football is for real
New Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has come into Gainesville and was tasked with fixing a program that hasn't performed up to their expectations since Urban Meyer was still the head coach.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 20
Florida Gators shown severe disrespect by ESPN's way too early top 25 and it's a mistake for one crucial reason
Coming off of a 4-8 season, the Florida Gators made wholesale changes to their team, hiring head coach Jon Sumrall to replace Billy Napier and utilizing the transfer portal like every other top-tier program does.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 17
Gators Make Top Four for Nation's No. 1 QB in 2027 Class
The Florida Gators are making headways in its 2027 recruiting efforts, none more notable than that of five-star quarterback Elijah Haven. Despite a coaching change, Haven is still heavily considering the Gators under new head coach Jon Sumrall.
The 'CFB champion QB's since 1998' quiz
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College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / January 17
Auburn in Top Four for No. 1 QB in 2027 Class
The Auburn Tigers are officially a finalist for one of the best recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. Five-star quarterback Elijah Haven on Friday named Auburn one of his four finalists alongside Alabama, Florida and Georgia.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 16
Florida Gators HC Jon Sumrall continues momentum with elite 2027 recruit that Billy Napier started
New Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has done an excellent job in the transfer portal, and is now making waves with the high school ranks. The Gators hosted their first junior day with Sumrall as the head coach, and they made waves with a lot of high school recruits.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 8
Elite 2025 recruit who almost chose Florida hits the portal — and Jon Sumrall can succeed where Billy Napier failed
The transfer portal has been open for a week, and it's been a wild time in the world of college football. It's also getting crazier. The latest addition to the transfer portal is Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jaime Ffrench, as the true freshman announced his decision on Thursday.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 6
Jon Sumrall achieves something fans begged Billy Napier to do with the Florida Gators on an explosive Tuesday morning
Tuesday morning was a big one for Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall. When the transfer portal opened, the Gators were expected to be serious players, and they have lived up to that.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 27
5 Head Coaching Hires That Are Destined to Fail
With the current coaching carousel coming to an end, at least for now, it is time to assess the hires that have occurred. And while there were plenty of top-level hires, others immediately created some doubt.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 14
Former Gators Coach Billy Napier Closing in on Major Coaching Move
Former Florida Gators coach Billy Napier, who recently took the same position at James Madison, is reportedly set to hire East Tennessee State University assistant Cam Aiken as the Dukes’ offensive coordinator.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 13
Former Gators Staffer Joins Billy Napier’s Staff at JMU
As new Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall rounds out his staff, members of Billy Napier’s former regime are beginning to land in new roles elsewhere.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Billy Napier made sure to hit Florida Gators fans where it hurts at his James Madison introductory press conference
The Florida Gators had a lot of faith that former head coach Billy Napier was going to be the next great head coach in Gainesville. The hire was praised across the board, and he was the hottest candidate from the Group of Five ranks ahead of the 2021 coaching cycle.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 10
Former Gators DB Coach Deron Wilson Set to Return to SEC School
Another Billy Napier assistant is set to leave the Florida Gators for an SEC program. Corners coach Deron Wilson is set to follow former defensive coordinator Ron Roberts to Arkansas as a secondary coach, CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz reported on Wednesday.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 9
Gators Defensive Assistant to Follow Napier to JMU
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- As Jon Sumrall builds his first staff with the Florida Gators, one defensive assistant is leaving the program to follow Billy Napier to James Madison.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Florida AD suggests Lane Kiffin was ‘erratic’ during coaching search
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin admitted that the Gators were very interested in hiring Lane Kiffin, but that interest was not necessarily reciprocated.
College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 5
Billy Napier Becomes James Madison Dukes Coach for the 2026 Season
Billy Napier is one of the more intriguing names in the college football coaching circle after being fired from the Florida Gators seven games into this season.
College Football News / Yardbarker / December 5
Former Florida head coach Billy Napier quickly lands new HC job
Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is quickly landing on his feet.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Billy Napier has landed a new head coach job
Billy Napier was fired in October following a disappointing stint as the head coach at Florida, but he didn’t remain out of work for long. James Madison is set to make Napier their new head coach.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28
Florida enlists Urban Meyer to help with Gators' coach search
The Florida Gators appear to have identified a top target in their search for a new head coach, and they have enlisted one of their heavy hitters to try to help get it done.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 28
Florida's reputation takes another hit after reportedly striking out on Lane Kiffin
The Florida Gators aren't what they once were.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 25
Former Florida Coach Billy Napier Named Candidate for Major College Football Job
Once viewed as one of college football's next great young coaches, Billy Napier was fired by Florida after the team's 3-4 start to what was his fourth year on the job.
College Football 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.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 22
2025 could bring historic buyout total for fired college football coaches
Could FBS schools shatter the record for coaching buyouts this season, with payouts that could ultimately top a quarter of a billion dollars? So far, nine head coaches — including Penn State's James Franklin and Florida's Billy Napier — have been fired.
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.
College Football 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 / 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 / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Billy Napier has been fired by Florida
The Florida Gators have finally made the long-awaited move to part ways with head coach Billy Napier. Napier was fired on Sunday, according to multiple reports.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 19
Reports: Florida fires coach Billy Napier
Florida has fired head coach Billy Napier in the midst of his fourth season in Gainesville, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday. Napier, 46, posted a 22-23 record during his time with the Gators.
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