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Florida Fires Head Coach Billy Napier After Win Over Mississippi State

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Florida fired head coach Billy Napier on Sunday, less then 24 hours after the Gators defeated Mississippi State 23-21.

Fans booed Napier, even after last night’s win.

Napier was 22-23 in four seasons at Florida, including 12-16 in SEC play.

The university officially announced the decision this afternoon:

Statement from Athletic Director Scott Stricklin:

Today I met with Coach Napier and informed him that a change in leadership of our football program would best serve the interests of the University of Florida.

On behalf of Gator Nation, I want to sincerely thank Billy and his family for their tireless commitment to the Florida Gators.