Billy Napier buyout: Florida would owe coach $20-plus million if fired during 2024 football season

Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million

By Brad Crawford Sep 14, 2024 at 6:37 pm ET• 1 min read

Florida coach Billy Napier is due a hefty buyout if he's fired during or after the 2024 season. 

The Gators are 1-2 after losing to Texas A&M, 33-20, at home on Sept. 14. 

Napier, widely-presumed to be on the SEC's hottest seat this fall outside of Sam Pittman at Arkansas, is signed through the 2028 season on a deal he first inked in December 2021 worth $51.8 million. Napier received $7.1 million during his first season and saw an increase of $100,000 last fall amid a 6-7 finish.

Parting ways with Napier early would come with a hefty price tag for the Gators. His buyout for the 2024 season checks in at a whopping $26.7 million, good for 85% of his salary for each year remaining on his contract.