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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 17
Friendship, family lines blur as Florida travels to Auburn
With Florida playing its first Southeastern Conference game in its new coach's old stomping grounds, there could be some mixed rooting interest from head coach Jon Sumrall's family and friends.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / September 12
James Madison’s Billy Napier era is already rocking with 87-point masterpiece
Billy Napier is off to an incredible start in his head coaching stint with the James Madison Dukes, leading them past the Wagner Seahawks in an offensive blowout on Saturday afternoon.
College Football News / College Football News / August 31
James Madison vs Liberty Prediction: Billy Napier's Big Debut
There’s pressure on college football head coaches, and there’s what Billy Napier is about to go through at James Madison. It’s not like coaching in Harrisonburg is like having to deal with the weight of handling the Florida Gators, but James Madison expects to win, and it expects its coaches to be at a Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney level now.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
College Football News / Yardbarker / August 5
Former Florida HC Dan Mullen takes subtle shot at Gators
Dan Mullen was the head coach of the Florida Gators from 2018 to 2021. In that time period, Mullen went 34-15.
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 5
Florida Gators have potential superstar on their hands, and the proof is in the offseason success
One of the biggest what ifs of the 2025 Florida Gators was in the wide receiver room, and he’s ready for 2026. The Florida Gators are set to kick off fall camp on Wednesday, officially kicking off the Jon Sumrall era of football.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 14
How Billy Napier's Florida Tenure Shaped His Second Act in the Sun Belt
Billy Napier arrived at James Madison at an exciting time for the Dukes. In early December of last year, JMU had just won the Sun Belt Conference for the first time, something Napier had done before.
College Football News / Yardbarker / July 9
Former Florida HC Billy Napier pinpoints what went wrong with Gators
Billy Napier wasn't terrible as head coach of the Florida Gators, but he certainly didn't live up to the expectations in Gainesville.
College Football News / College Football News / June 23
James Madison Football Preview 2026: Can Billy Napier Keep the Dukes Rolling?
That's how you start out an era. Since moving up to the FBS level after spending years as an FCS powerhouse, James Madison has gone 40-11 with a Sun Belt title over its first four seasons - it wasn't eligible to play in the conference championship in the first few years.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / June 18
Florida HC Jon Sumrall is being massively underrated, and it’s likely due to former Gators HC Billy Napier
We know that the Florida Gators landed a great head coach in Jon Sumrall, but he’s not being recognized in that way. How good is Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall right now?
College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 28
Florida Gators are investing heavily into the football program, and the latest evidence backs that up
Billy Napier made it a focus to make serious investments in to the Gators’ infrastructure, and Jon Sumrall is taking advantage. When you look at the Florida Gators football program, it’s in a much stronger position than it was before the hiring of Billy Napier.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 26
Ranking the Sun Belt's College Football Coaches for 2026
The Sun Belt Conference features an interesting mix of coaches entering the 2026 season. James Madison’s Billy Napier, Arkansas State’s Butch Jones, and Georgia Southern’s Clay Helton headline a trio of veteran coaches looking for stability and a chance to rebound after previous opportunities at a power conference job didn’t work out.
College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 6
‘We’re starting on second base’ — Billy Napier takes cheap shot at Florida Gators, and it’s completely without merit
Once Billy Napier was fired as Florida Gators head coach, he refused to tell the fanbase thank you, and continues to take cheap shots. The Billy Napier era for the Florida Gators was a massive flop.
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.
Billy Napier 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 / CFB-HQ on SI / October 25
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.
College Football 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 / 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.
Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 20
Gators AD had 'A lot of Conversations' with Napier Regarding Offense Before Firing
GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While Scott Stricklin ultimately made the decision to fire Billy Napier, he believes the outgoing former head coach is leaving the Florida Gators better than he found it.
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 / 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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