While his job is far from permanent, Billy Gonzales is in control of his future with his role as Florida's interim.

Billy Gonzales has coached as many years at Florida as Hall of Famer Steve Spurrier. He has twice as many national titles, too.

Here's a closer look at Florida football's coaching situation for the rest of the 2025 season after Billy Napier was fired.

After being tabbed as Florida football’s interim head coach on Sunday, Billy Gonzales was quick to reach out to a UF legend for advice.

Before Gonzales, it was then-running backs coach Greg Knox in 2021. Before him, it was then-defensive coordinator Randy Shannon in 2017. Neither of the two had any real success in their brief periods as the head coach, though.

Gators’ interim coach Billy Gonzales remains respectful of former coach Billy Napier as the longtime UF assistant takes over during the season’s closing five games.

Florida football became the latest program to enter the coaching carousel in 2025, as the Gators announced the firing of Billy Napier on Sunday, Oct. 19. Replacing him is longtime assistant Billy Gonzales, who will serve as the interim for the remainder of the season.

The Florida Gators have dealt with a lot of adversity over the course of this season. That ended up coming to a head the day after a 23-21 homecoming win over Mississippi State when athletic director Scott Stricklin fired head coach Billy Napier.

Wide receivers head coach Billy Gonzales will take over as the interim head coach. The Gators get a bye to prepare vs. Georgia, but Gonzales will have his hands full in Jacksonville vs. Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. Florida owes Napier over $21 ...

Interim head coach Billy Gonzales met with the media on Wednesday morning ahead of Florida’s week ten matchup with Georgia. Gonzales previews the Bulldogs and discusses the importance of the rivalry. Here’s everything Gonzales said during the teleconference: