Billy Napier and the Florida Gators are facing critical hours in the 2025 NCAA season. With the program holding a 2-4 record in college football (1-2 in the SEC), pressure is mounting for the school to make a bold move. On that note, reports suggest Napier is on the hot seatâor at least keeping it warm before the inevitable.
The Gators are coming off a 34-17 defeat to the Texas A&M Aggies in Week 7 of the 2025 college football campaign. Florida managed to stay in the game during the first quarter, but ultimately the wheels came off on offense. With the game tied at 14, the Gators registered five straight empty possessions. Moreover, after scoring touchdowns in two of its first three possessions, Florida only scored a field goal in the next 10.
The home of the 12th man proved too much for the Gators to handle, and now fans in Gainesville are demanding action. Rumors are swirling around the league suggesting Napier could be coaching his final game for Florida next weekendâregardless of the outcome when the Gators host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday, October 18.
âThereâs no winning without losing,â Napier said after the loss to Texas A&M, via On3. âThereâs no happiness without disappointment. I think weâve experienced both instances of the spectrum, and it requires courage to do it.â
Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators.
On way out
With the Gatorsâ season riding mainly on the shoulders of second-year quarterback DJ Lagway, it was never going to be a smooth sailing for Napier and company. Now, the plan is backfiring, and Napier is reportedly facing decisive hours.
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According to USA Today, Napier could lose his job as head coach of the Florida Gators as soon as the upcoming weekend. If this is the end of the road, Napier would leave behind a shaky story with the Gators.
Napierâs record
Midway through his fourth year in Gainesville, Napier must win every remaining game to record his best season with Florida. So far, the 2024 NCAA season marks his top campaign, with an 8-5 recordâincluding a bowl victory.
Across his first four seasons with the Gators, Napierâs teams have compiled an overall 21-23 record. If Florida indeed fires him following the game against Mississippi State, Napier will leave Florida with a losing record and without ever posting a winning record in the SEC.
