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The Florida Gators’ big win over the Texas Longhorns was not enough to salvage the rest of Billy Napier’s tenure as the head coach of the football team.

Florida fired Napier on Sunday following the team’s 23-21 victory over Mississippi State , according to multiple reports. Florida committed two turnovers and was penalized seven times for 60 yards.

The Gators’ performance didn’t appear to spark confidence in athletic director Scott Stricklin. Gators fans booed Napier as he sprinted off the field.

Napier was 22-23 in four seasons as the Gators’ head coach, including 12-16 against SEC opponents. He was 5-17 against ranked opponents, including 0-14 away from home. He declined to give up his play-calling duties despite call

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