Florida head coach Billy Napier walks over to his offense during a time out against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)

Florida has fired coach Billy Napier after a 3-4 start to the 2025 season, sources have confirmed to CBS Sports .

Napier’s exit ends a 22-23 tenure. Napier has been on a near perpetual hot seat with only last season’s win streak offering a brief reprieve.

The Gators have five games remaining on the schedule, including rivalry showdowns with Georgia, Tennessee and Florida State. Napier finishes with a winning percentage of .489 — the worst by a Florida coach since 1949.

Napier’s buyout is $19.38 million, 50% of which must be paid out within the next 30 days. He had m

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