Even after Florida 's late-season surge in 2024, Billy Napier needed a strong encore, while navigating another brutal schedule, to secure his long-term future as Gators coach.

After another slow start this season that featured losses to South Florida , LSU and Miami , Napier couldn't dig himself out of the canyon this time. He was fired Sunday with a final record of 22-23 in Gainesville.

For the fifth time since Urban Meyer retired in December 2010, Florida is seeking a new head football coach. The job has its clear upsides -- proximity to recruits, fan and financial support as well as the ability to compete for national championships -- but the coaching churn in Gainesville is undeniable. Meyer won big there but only for a relatively short period. Florida had three straight AP

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