Florida head coach Billy Napier has continually been asked a question that would upset any head coach in his shoes.
The former Louisiana head coach who took over the Gators program ahead of the 2022 season has been calling plays on offense, and unfortunately for him, the unit was above average at best in 2024. With Florida finishing 8-5 for his first winning season, the offense didn’t impress very much, ranking No. 66 in total offense.
While the unit picked up steam down the stretch with five-star freshman DJ Lagway behind center, many fans and analysts still wondered if Napier should relinquish play-calling duties to someone else. A move he revealed earlier this week that he isn’t willing to make.
“It’s what got me here,” Napier said on National Signing Day. “It’s how I became the head coach. It’s what’s helped us make progress and win in the past. I’m confident it will help us do that in the future.”
With Lagway notching some much-needed experience and finding some success in 2024, which saw him throw for nearly 2,000 yards and 12 touchdowns, Napier is clearly confident he can make the right calls to put the 2023 Gatorade High School Player of the Year in the right position to succeed.
However, if things don’t work out in 2025, making a change at play-caller could be Napier’s final move to make before his time runs out.