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Former Florida HC Billy Napier 'Top Name' for 11-Win Playoff Contender

Former Florida HC Billy Napier 'Top Name' for 11-Win Playoff Contender

Summary

The College Football Playoff selection committee is nearing a decision on the final bracket for postseason games. Former Florida head coach Billy Napier is a leading candidate for a coaching position at James Madison University. This comes after being fired by Florida and Napier's successful track record with Louisiana.

Key Facts

  • The College Football Playoff selection committee will release the final postseason bracket soon.
  • Six conference championship games are expected to influence the playoff selections.
  • Former Florida coach Billy Napier is a top candidate for the James Madison coaching job.
  • Napier was fired from Florida with a 3-4 record earlier in the season.
  • He has a successful past with Louisiana, achieving a 40-12 record and winning two Sun Belt championships.
  • Napier won two national championships as an assistant coach with Alabama.
  • James Madison University is a Group of 5 program that could make the College Football Playoff.

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