William Hall Napier (born July 21, 1979) [2] is an American football coach currently serving as head coach at the University of Florida. From 2017 until 2021, he was head coach at the University of Louisiana , amassing a 40–12 record in four seasons with three consecutive 10+ win seasons and two seasons finishing in the AP Poll, both firsts ...

Jul 17, 2024 · Billy Napier enters his third season as Florida coach in maybe the toughest position in college football: Head coach at an Southeastern Conference powerhouse whose program is struggling to gain traction and facing one of the most daunting schedules in the country.

Nov 7, 2024 · Florida's decision to have Billy Napier continue as head coach is the top-line takeaway from the open letter athletic director Scott Stricklin penned to fans Thursday. For all intents and...

Jun 28, 2024 · Billy Napier said he wanted to build an army of a coaching staff when he got to Gainesville, and the NCAA's recent rule changes prove just how forward-thinking the man in charge is. On Tuesday ...

Mar 8, 2025 · In November, Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier first discussed the impending NCAA roster cuts, calling the decision one of the "more transformational things in our game," while also...

Nov 7, 2024 · Florida made a bold move by announcing that Billy Napier "will continue" as coach of the Gators. The program is about to close one of the hardest schedules ever with three top-16 opponents in...

Nov 6, 2024 · GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No one can deny Florida’s improvement this season — not even coach Billy Napier’s most ardent critics. The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made strides since lopsided losses to Miami and …

Billy Napier is abundantly aware of the conversation surrounding his role as Florida's offensive play-caller. He's seen the criticism from outsiders, and from the media,...

Feb 7, 2025 · Since the end of the 2024 season, Billy Napier’s coaching staff lost Austin Armstrong but added Vinnie Suneri and Robert Bala. Both men are new coaches, not mere analysts.

Nov 7, 2024 · Florida football head coach Billy Napier will remain in his position, UF athletic director Scott Stricklin announced today. In a statement via X, formerly Twitter, Stricklin expressed...