Billy Napier contract: Details of Florida head coach's buyout

If Florida decided to part ways with Billy Napier following the 2025 season, the Gators would owe their head coach $20.4 million. Napier signed a seven-year deal with over $50 million guaranteed in November 2021.

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin backed Napier at the mid-season point in 2024, and the Gators responded by winning four consecutive games as star quarterback DJ Lagway led them to wins over LSU and Ole Miss. Napier is making $7.4 million this season.

If Florida decides to buy out the remainder of his contract, the Gators will owe 85% of the total remaining compensation on the deal. Napier does not have any offset or mitigation on the deal. Napier’s contract runs through Jan. 31, 2029.

Here’s the full buyout breakdown:

+ Buyout drops to $13 million following 2026 season
+ Buyout drops to $6.1 million following 2027 season
+ Buyout drops to $0 following 2028 season

The Florida head coach would be paid roughly $10.2 million within 30 days of the termination. He would receive $2.5 million every July 15th over the next four years. He would also be owed 85 percent of the next two months’ salary — roughly $1.2 million.

His total annual compensation includes his base salary, expense account and activities agreement payments, but does not include bonuses, incentives or retirement contributions. As part of Napier’s agreement, Florida pays for two cars, including insurance and a suite at home games, plus 16 tickets. He also has access to the University of Florida Athletic Association’s aircraft.

Billy Napier is .500 in his career at Florida, winning and losing 20 games apiece in his tenure. He went 40-12 in four seasons at Louisiana, which Florida paid $3 million to buy out Napier’s contract with the school. The Gators have struggled in SEC play under Napier, touting a 10-14 record and only winning one bowl game in three seasons.