GAINESVILLE (SNN-TV) – The University of Florida has hired Louisiana coach Billy Napier as its new head football coach, according to Florida AD Scott Stricklin.
Napier has compiled a 39-12 record in four years at Louisiana–Lafayette, including three consecutive 10-win seasons, four straight Sun Belt West Division titles and the Sun Belt Conference Championship in 2020.
Napier will arrive at UF on Dec. 5 and hold his introductory news conference after coaching the 11-1 Ragin’ Cajuns in the conference title game Saturday at 3:30 p.m. against Appalachian State.