Florida Fires Billy Napier | Gators Coaching Shortlist, Timeline, and What’s Next | Gators Blitz

by | Oct 24, 2025 | Florida Gators Daily Blitz, Tampa Bay

JP Peterson breaks down Florida’s decision to fire Billy Napier, why it happened beyond the record, and what comes next in the Gators’ coaching search.

We talk realistic targets (Lane Kiffin, Eli Drinkwitz, James Franklin, Jeff Brohm), the new landscape of NIL/revenue sharing, and how expectations at Florida compare to today’s parity-driven college football. Plus: interim coach Billy Gonzalez, early thoughts on Florida-Georgia in Jacksonville (3:30 ET next week), and why timing matters with multiple blue-blood openings.

Timestamps
0:00 Intro + Sponsors
0:41 Why Billy Napier Was Fired (Discipline, ST, Game Mgmt)
2:58 The Record, Rivalry Splits, And Road Issues
4:35 Coaching Search Reality: Names, Fit, And Today’s Market
7:55 Florida vs. Ole Miss vs. Missouri: Which Job Is Better Now?
9:28 Fan Expectations, Parity, And Patience
10:18 Billy Gonzalez As Interim + Georgia Week Ahead
11:00 Closing Thoughts

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