College Football once again finds itself in a situation where a head coach is out of a job. This time, it’s Billy Napier who, despite securing an important win over Mississippi State, has been dismissed from his position by the Florida Gators.
The coaching carousel started spinning quickly, and five names have emerged as the frontrunners to replace Napier. What’s clear is that whoever steps into the role will need to get this program back on track—and fast.
According to a report published by ESPN.com, five names have potentially emerged as the leading candidates to take over in Gainesville: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, Missouri coach Eliah Drinkwitz, SMU coach Rhett Lashlee, Washington coach Jedd Fisch and Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman.
Napier’s departure from Florida comes on the heel