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Texas Upset Buys Billy Napier Time as Florida Enters Defining Stretch

SEC recognition followed the Texas win; a large buyout plus weak road results keep his status uncertain.

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GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 04: Arch Manning #16 of the Texas Longhorns is sacked by Tyreak Sapp #94 of the Florida Gators during the second half of a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Florida beat No. 9 Texas 29-21 in Gainesville after a bye week, snapping a 1-3 start and providing a short-term lift.
  • Billy Napier was named SEC Head Coach of the Week and Ron Roberts earned SEC Defensive Coordinator of the Week, with Taylor Spietro taking Special Teams Player of the Week.
  • Next up is a trip to No. 5 Texas A&M at Kyle Field, where Florida is 5-15 on the road under Napier and 0-12 against ranked opponents.
  • CBS Sports cautioned fans that one home win does not resolve persistent issues and projected a 5-7 finish that would end bowl hopes.
  • Reporting cites an 85% buyout worth about $19.3 million for Napier, a cost that complicates any in-season decision on his future.