Florida has hired Louisiana coach Billy Napier as its next head coach.
On Saturday, sources told SI that Napier was the leading candidate to join Florida and that a deal was imminent.
Napier replaces Dan Mullen, who was fired last week after a loss to Missouri dropped Florida's record to 5–6. His hire ends a week-long search process that centered around the 42-year-old. Napier has led the Ragin' Cajuns to four division titles in four seasons as coach.
Florida made an announcement later Sunday confirming the hire. A team meeting had been called for Sunday afternoon in Lafayette to inform players and staff of the move.