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Florida Falls 34-17 at No. 5 Texas A&M, Raising New Questions for Billy Napier

A $21.3 million buyout structure complicates any swift decision on his tenure.

Oct 11, 2025; College Station, Texas, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks off the field after the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The defeat drops Florida to 2-4 and extends Napier’s mark to 0-14 against ranked opponents away from Gainesville, according to On3 reporting.
  • Contract documents obtained by USA TODAY place Napier’s buyout at about $21.3 million if he is fired at this point in the season.
  • The deal requires 50% of the buyout within 30 days with the remaining 12.5% installments due annually, and it includes no duty to mitigate.
  • On3’s Brett McMurphy has reported that Napier would be fired barring a “miracle finish” to the 2025 campaign.
  • Florida hosts Mississippi State next before a bye week and the neutral-site meeting with Georgia in Jacksonville.