Billy Napier was appointed the 28th head coach in the history of the Gators, and he will begin his fourth season there in August 2025. With victories over No. 21 LSU, No. 9 Ole Miss, Florida State, and Tulane in the 16th Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl, Napier led the Gators to a late-season surge in 2024, winning the final four games of the season to end with an overall 8-5 record. According to the Florida Gators' official website, only six unranked teams in the country had more than 25 wins in a single season, including the Gators.
Before his move to Florida Gators, in his four seasons as head coach of the University of Louisiana from 2017 to 2021, he recorded a 40–12 record. He served as Arizona State University's quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator in 2017 before moving to Louisiana. Napier, who was born in Cookeville, Tennessee, excelled as a wide receiver before transferring to quarterback for Murray County High School in Chatsworth, Georgia. In 1997, he was selected to the All-State team and earned a football scholarship to Furman University.
Billy Napier's Wife
Ali Napier is the wife of Billy Napier. She graduated from Gainesville High School in 1999. She earned a bachelor's degree in history from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina, in 2003.
What does Ali Napier do for a living?
Ali Napier was previously in Greenville for Erwin-Penland Inc. as an account executive.
How long have Billy and Ali Napier been married?
When Billy was the quarterback for Furman University's football team, he met Ali. In 2008, while he was coaching Clemson, they got married.
How many children do Ali and Billy Napier have?
Together, the couple had three children: Annie Napier, a daughter, and sons Sammy Nelson and Charlie Napier.
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FAQ's On Billy Napier
A. Billy Napier's wife is Ali Napier.
A. They met at Furman University in South Carolina during their college years.
A. Billy Napier is 46 years old as of August 2025.
A. They have three children together named, Sammy Nelson Napier, Annie Napier, and Charlie Napier.
