Billy Napier: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 27

Gators Billy Napier Could Emerging As A QB Whisperer

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Love him or hate him, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has now done something that rivals Miami and Florida State have only managed

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Billy Napier, Florida Dealt Transfer Portal Blow on Thursday

As the college football spring transfer window draws to a close, head coach Billy Napier and the Florida Gators received some unfortunate news on Thursday. Florida had posted back-to-back losing seasons under Napier before finding some success in 2024, winning four-straight to cap off an 8-5 season.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Florida Commit Ranks as No. 1 Player in Country at LB

In a major boost for the Florida Gators, Izayia Williams has been named the No. 1 linebacker in the nation according to On3's updated On300 rankings for

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 17

Florida Gators lose commitment on defense, raising more questions about status of 2026 recruting class

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier has been turning up the juice when it comes to recruiting for the 2026 class, but doesn't have a lot to show for it thus far.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Florida Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News On Thursday

After three straight losing seasons, the Florida Gators and head coach Billy Napier saw improvement in 2024, going 8-5 overall, 4-4 in SEC matchups and defeated the Tulane Green Wave 33-8 in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Billy Napier News / Yardbarker / April 14

Reasons Florida didn't televise spring game make sense

There's been a huge deal made about several blue blood programs canceling their spring games this offseason. The stated reasons have been varied, but most seem to rightly think that paranoia has been driving coaches to hide their rosters from their competitors.

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 13

Gators Reach Agreements with '98 percent' of Team, Per Napier

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- No roster is truly safe in college football, as proven by Tennessee's NIL debacle with former starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, but Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is comfortable where his roster stands after the team's spring game on Saturday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 13

Napier Sheds Light on UF Not Airing Spring Game

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While over 56,000 fans packed inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the Florida Gators' annual spring game, the most since 2009, many fans around the country missed out as the program decided to not air the annual scrimmage on television or on a streaming service.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Billy Napier Provides Major Update on DJ Lagway Amid Injury Issues

A good deal of the Florida Gators' hopes for the upcoming season ride on quarterback DJ Lagway. Head coach Billy Napier has finally offered an update that allows his program's fanbase to sigh in relief.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Billy Napier Reveals His Favorite SEC Stadiums To Coach In

The Florida Gators are entering Year 4 under head coach Billy Napier and look to take the momentum from their four-game winning streak to end last season into this one.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Billy Napier Was Asked Which Game He Is Most Looking Forward To In 2025

The Florida Gators are heading into the 2025 college football season with more optimism than they’ve had in years. After a rocky 4-5 start in 2024, they closed the season on a four-game winning streak.

College Football News / NIL on SI / April 11

Judge Allows Jaden Rashada’s NIL Fraud Suit Against Florida To Move Forward

On Tuesday, a federal judge handed Jaden Rashada a critical win in his lawsuit against Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier, former staffer Marcus Castro-Walker, and wealthy booster Hugh Hathcock.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 10

Major recruiting blunder hanging over Billy Napier's head takes important turn for Florida Gators

The Florida Gators have done a relatively solid job recruiting over Head Coach Billy Napier's tenure. They finished seventh in the 2025 recruiting cycle after landing four-star cornerback J'Vari Flowers and have a lot of irons in the fire for the 2026 class.

Florida Gators News / Last Word On Sports / April 10

Gators Spring Game Preview: New Era in Gainesville

After watching the Florida Gators Basketball team cut the nets down in San Antonio, all eyes will turn back to football. The Florida Gators will be hosting their annual Spring Game on Saturday at 1 pm.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Major College Football QB’s Injury Could Impact Playoff Chances

The 2024 season saw some schools improve after several poor seasons previously. These successful seasons likely saved several coaching positions as well.

College Football News / Field Level Media / April 9

Judge: Jaden Rashada's lawsuit vs. Florida coach Billy Napier can proceed

Former Florida recruit Jaden Rashada's lawsuit against Gators football coach Billy Napier and a prominent booster over a $13.85 million name, image and likeness (NIL) deal that went awry can continue to discovery, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / April 9

'Brings to mind Aaron Donald' Dallas Cowboys are looking into two of the five riskiest prospects of 2025 NFL Draft

Whether it's from rapper Young Jeezy or Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier, you've probably heard of "Scared money don't make money." The Dallas Cowboys

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Billy Napier Reveals Update on DJ Lagway's Status During Spring Practice

One of the major spring practice questions facing the Florida Gators and head coach Billy Napier surrounds star quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway faced a daunting task as a true freshman last season after starter Graham Mertz suffered a season-ending injury against Tennessee on Oct.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 3

SEC Powerhouse Named a Finalist For Twin Blue-Chip Recruits

The Florida Gators have won three national championships in program history, in 1996, 2006 and 2008. It has been a long time since the Gators have lifted the national championship trophy, but things are looking up.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 3

Florida Gators make top 10 for elite twin defenders who can keep a major strength fortified

The Florida Gators have a solid start to the 2026 recruiting cycle that is getting stronger as the weeks go by. Head coach Billy Napier has been heating

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 2

‘Huge Basketball Fan’: Billy Napier Shares Thoughts on Florida Basketball

As the Florida Gators arrive in San Antonio for the men's basketball team’s first Final Four appearance since 2014, Billy Napier will not be far behind.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 2

'It's My Passion': Ryan O'Hara Ready for Opportunity as Gators' QB Coach

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Ryan O'Hara's coaching journey may be ordinary in the grand scheme of college coaches, but the now-Florida Gators' quarterbacks coach's diligence and ability to overcome challenges thrown at him are extraordinary.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 2

Napier Talks First Scrimmage: 'For the Most Part, Really Productive Day'

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators on Tuesday held its first scrimmage of 2025 ahead of the team's spring game on April 12. Head coach Billy Napier, while noting the team took a step forward, was quick to point out what he thought was a slow start to the scrimmage by the team.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / March 6

2026 four-star LB Izayia Williams commits to Florida

Izayia Williams is a four-star linebacker from Leesburg, Florida and he's going to go down as one of the most important recruits in Florida head coach Billy Napier's 2026 class.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / March 5

Florida QB DJ Lagway has a 'deep hatred for Florida State'

Rivalries are a big deal down in the south, especially as it relates to college football. That's especially true in Florida, where there are several big-time college football programs all trying to claim their dominance in just one state.

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