Florida finds its footing under coach Billy Napier. It should be enough to earn him a 4th year
The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A&M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up his shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.
Florida Reportedly Changes 'Tune' Around Billy Napier After Loss To Georgia
"The tune continues to change around Billy Napier’s future," Nakos wrote. "After Florida was embarrassed 33-20 in Gainesville by Texas A&M in September, it appeared to just be a matter of time until Napier was fired. But the Gators have played Tennessee and Georgia close and are 2-3 in the SEC ."
Opinion Shifting in Billy Napier's Favor Despite Florida Gators Loss
The Florida Gators took another loss to Georgia, but this was different - it's leading to a potential shift in the perception of Billy Napier
Resetting where Florida Gators stand as Billy Napier enters make-or-break five-week stretch
The Florida football program needs to show it is trending in a positive direction, and the next five weeks provide chances to do that. The Florida-Georgia game this weekend marks the first inflection point for Billy Napier's Gators, who have improved after being blown out by Miami and soundly beaten by Texas A&M.
Florida football players asked for change, Billy Napier listened and now the Gators may save his job
Florida players asked for defensive change, and coach Billy Napier embraced the criticism in a season of uncertainty. It might save his job.
HC Billy Napier remains positive about Florida despite middling record
On paper, it has been a so-so year for the Florida Gators, and certainly compared to the sky-high expectations in Gainesville, it has been a disappointment.
Gators HC Billy Napier Says There's a Path for Lagway's Return
Florida Gators freshman quarterback DJ Lagway was carted off the field with a hamstring injury during Saturday's 34-20 loss to Georgia.
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Media is ready to write Billy Napier's epitaph, but are they justified?
Is it fair that Billy Napier is on the head coach hot seat after a significant rash of injuries? Even after close games against Tennessee and Georgia?
Gators QB DJ Lagway’s leg injury ‘less significant,’ return possible, per coach Billy Napier
Coach Billy Napier said an outside chance exists Lagway could return for this coming weekend’s visit to No. 5 Texas despite ...
Gators' WR Eugene Wilson III Out for Season
With only four appearances, Wilson III is eligible for a redshirt. He finishes his sophomore season with 19 catches for 266 ...
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Gators 'more difficult to defend' with Lagway, Napier hot seat cooling per ESPN
A forced change at quarterback might be what saves Billy Napier’s job, but Florida must stay competitive through the tough ...
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Gators QB DJ Lagway Not Ruled Out After Hamstring Injury vs Texas
Anticipation is rising as the Florida Gators prepare to face a formidable Texas team, with their quarterback DJ Lagway’s ...
Aaron Gates Blossoming Into One of the Best on Gators' Defense
Gates isn’t just a coverage guy though. If you need him to make open field, one-on-one tackles he can do that as well. He ...
Billy Napier's Latest Update on QB DJ Lagway Turns Heads Before Matchup With Texas
Three of the team's final four opponents are ranked within the top 16 teams in the country, and as of Monday, it's unclear ...
Billy Napier's luck goes from bad to worse
First Graham Mertz gets hurt with Gators leading Tennessee and then DJ Lagaway is injured with Florida beating Georgia ...