ESPN’s Pete Thamel revealed why Florida can’t exactly fire head coach Billy Napier right now: there’s not a clear direction in Gainesville. Without a clear direction and having to do more than just remove Napier,

Before Florida Gators coach Billy Napier became embattled coach Billy Napier, he strolled into Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in December 2021 with a deep understanding of his new program’s championship aspirations.

Back in 2021, USC fired Clay Helton in September and named Donte Williams as the interim while doing due diligence on several options. It ended up with the Trojans hiring Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley, but only because he lost the Bedlam game against Oklahoma State and lost all consideration for a top-tier bowl game.