GAINESVILLE — Former Florida coach Billy Napier has reportedly found a new home in a familiar spot, landing at James Madison University of the Sun Belt Conference.
Napier, according to multiple reports, will replace Bob Chesney, who will head to UCLA after the No. 25 Dukes (11-1) host Troy in Friday night’s Sun Belt championship game.
UF fired Napier Oct. 19, the day after a 23-21 homecoming escape against Mississippi State left him 22-23 during four seasons with the Gators. His 48.9 winning percentage is the lowest at UF since the 1940s.
Meanwhile, JMU, based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is 39-10 since joining the FBS level in 2022, including 19-5 under Curt Cignetti.