Billy Napier enjoys finest hour as Florida Gators’ play-caller
So less than 24 hours after his team’s embarrassing loss at Texas two weekends ago, Florida freshman quarterback DJ Lagway went to his coach to declare — not discuss or deliberate — his status for the next game. “He came in the building Sunday (and) said, ‘I’m playing this week,’” Billy Napier recalled.
DJ Lagway Shares Honest Thoughts About Florida’s Billy Napier Returning in 2025
To the dismay of many Florida Gators fans, it appears that head coach Billy Napier will be returning next season despite the team’s 5-5 record. Multiple reports
Who will save Florida athletics? Gators need fixing, and it doesn't stop at Billy Napier
Once a gold standard for college athletics success, Florida’s front porch became an eyesore. The woes go beyond Billy Napier. Who's going to fix this?
Florida football's DJ Lagway makes Billy Napier 'change' promise after beating LSU
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway says his coach Billy Napier is making changes to the team and culture. Florida beat LSU Saturday.
Florida's vote of confidence in Gators head football coach Billy Napier finally pays off in Week 12 in win over LSU
Florida did something unexpected on November 16 in their swamp: they beat LSU 27-16. UF's victory led to one analyst doubling down on the Gators' decision to keep their head football coach Billy Napier for the season -- and even making some grossly wild predictions for next season.
Florida Football Sent 5-Word Message to Billy Napier After Huge LSU Win
At the end of the third quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, of course, the PA system plays the Tom Petty hit song, "Won't Back Down." Even before the game kicked off, Napier had his team thinking about that moment.
Kirk Herbstreit gives shoutout to Billy Napier for Florida's 'impressive' performance vs. LSU
Florida struck first in the game with a touchdown pass from quarterback DJ Lagway to wide receiver Elijhah Badger to make it 7-0 before LSU responded with a touchdown of its own. It’s clear the return of Lagway, who was recovering from a hamstring injury, has ignited a new kind of spark in Florida.
Florida awards Billy Napier a flimsy vote of confidence, as Gators crumble under his watch
With Florida giving Billy Napier a vague vote of confidence amid another disappointing season, the Gators project an image of a program in decline.
Florida sticks with Billy Napier: Inside Gators' gamble on eventual growth over market uncertainty
Florida's decision to announce that Billy Napier will continue as head coach is the topline takeaway from the open letter athletic director Scott Stricklin penned to fans Thursday. For all intents and purposes,
Billy Napier talks LSU win, keys players following Week 12
Florida football head coach Billy Napier scored what may have been the most important win of his Gators career on Saturday night when his team overcame the top-25 ranked LSU Tigers inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium,
He's back: Florida football coach Billy Napier says DJ Lagway will be available vs. LSU
Florida football could receive a massive boost for its home game vs. No. 22 LSU on Saturday as coach Billy Napier announced DJ Lagway would be available to play
Florida gives Billy Napier vote of confidence, putting embattled Gators coach on track to return in 2025
Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The ...
Head Coach Billy Napier, Gators Teammates Rave About Lagway’s Progress
During Wednesday’s SEC teleconference, head coach Billy Napier explained that Lagway’s attention to detail helps put him in a ...