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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is officially on the hot seat. On Saturday, the Florida Gators were a heavy 17.5-point favorite against USF.
Unfortunately for the Gators, they suffered a heartbreaking loss to USF at home.
NICO GRAMATICA WITH THE GAME-WINNER IN THE SWAMP‼️🔥
SOUTH FLORIDA STUNS NO. 13 FLORIDA 🐊 pic.twitter.com/heS0B24tv0
— ESPN (@espn) September 7, 2025
After the game, Napier took responsibility for the Gators’ loss.
“Not good enough, and it’s my responsibility. I think when you evaluate the game, the red zone missed opportunities caught up with us, and we let them hang around. Certainly, the penalties contributed to the game. I think we had over 100 yards in penalties. It extended their drives, and it slowed down our drives. You add in the bad snap for the safety, and then you lose the explosive play battle and you lose the turnover margin, you don’t deserve the right to win.”
Billy Napier’s opening statement following No. 13 Florida’s 18-16 loss to South Florida.
“Okay, not good enough. It’s my responsibility… We have to do much better.”@alligatorSports pic.twitter.com/Y7jqlmugFY
— Max Bernstein (@maxbernstein23) September 7, 2025
Fans seemed to be fed up with Napier, and were seen chanting “Fire Billy” while leaving the stadium.
“Fire Billy” chants have broken out at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium after UF falls to USF, 18-16. pic.twitter.com/4OaNw1NWKf
— Riley Orovitz (@rileyorovitz) September 7, 2025