Billy Napier is no longer with Florida after failing to finish the year and losing his job early. However, as life moves on, he is now reportedly taking a new job with James Madison of the Sun Belt conference, with a report indicating a deal is nearly finalized.

“SOURCES: Billy Napier will be the next head coach at James Madison. A five-year deal is being finalized with an announcement coming after Friday’s Sun Belt championship game,” wrote Chris Vanini of The Athletic on X.

Things did not end well for Billy Napier with the Gators, but his strong head coaching record remains notable. In 2021, he led Louisiana to an unforgettable 13-1 season, which helped him secure the job with Florida at the time, and now he is returning to the conference that first launched his career.

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