Florida fired football coach Billy Napier on Sunday despite a 23-21 win over Mississippi State, cutting short a methodical rebuild that never took hold. Athletic director Scott Stricklin praised Napier’s culture but said results fell short. Napier, 22-23 with the Gators, leaves with about a $21 million buyout and three years left on his deal. Receivers coach Billy Gonzales is interim. A season that began ranked No. 15 unraveled with early losses to USF and LSU, a fleeting upset of Texas, road failures, penalties—and home boos in his finale.

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