Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is catching serious heat, and it’s not just because of his team’s performance. Today, the Florida Gators’ official X account revealed that Napier has been ranked the #1 most overpaid coach in College Football, earning a jaw-dropping $7.4 million this season. Fans aren’t happy, especially after the Gators’ shaky start to the season with a 3-3 record, including a heart-wrenching overtime loss to the Tennessee Volunteers last week.
The backlash has been swift and brutal. One X user didn’t hold back, posting, “You could pay him minimum wage and he’d be overpaid.” Ouch. But it’s not just the money that’s ticking fans off—it’s Napier’s questionable game-day decisions. Take the Week 3 matchup against the Texas A&M Aggies, where Napier benched quarterback Graham Mertz after he threw a touchdown to start the second half, swapping him for DJ Lagway. The unpredictability of Napier’s choices is leaving fans scratching their heads, with one particularly angry Gators supporter calling him the “Worst Coach in Florida Gators History.”
Adding fuel to the fire, rumors are swirling about Ole Miss Rebels’ head coach Lane Kiffin potentially replacing Napier, although nothing’s confirmed. Still, letting Napier go wouldn’t come cheap. His contract includes a $26.7 million buyout if he’s fired without cause. For now, Gators fans are left wondering if that hefty paycheck is worth it.
As one frustrated fan put it, “He’s very much overpaid, and he also makes very stupid offensive calls. And that cost them two games this year!” It’s clear that the Florida faithful are losing patience, with many calling for his immediate dismissal.
