GAINESVILLE – Florida interim football coach Billy Gonzales called Urban Meyer on Sunday night after found out he would be taking over the Gators program. The two had crossed paths multiple times:

Florida fired fourth-year coach Billy Napier on Sunday, and now the Gators' vacancy is the second major opening within the SEC this season. Initial coaching hot boards for Florida

Notes and nuggets from Monday afternoon's press conference that included UF Athletic Director Scott Stricklin , interim head coach Billy Gonzales , and

On “The Triple Option” podcast with former Alabama star Mark Ingram and analyst Rob Stone, ex- Ohio State coach Urban Meyer suggested UNLV’s Dan Mullen as a strong candidate to replace Franklin. “How about Dan Mullen?” Meyer quipped. “Damn right he is (undefeated), scored 51 last week. And you know, he’s from the northeast, by the way.”

Urban Meyer has weighed in on Bill Belichick’s rocky start as North Carolina’s head coach, offering a rare perspective around what's happening in Chapel Hill. Through four games, the Tar Heels sit at 2-2, with wins over Charlotte and Richmond but bad losses to TCU and UCF.

Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales addressed the media for the first time following the Gators' decision to part ways with former head coach Billy Napier.

Urban Meyer was onsite in Provo for Big Noon Kickoff and that brought back memories of Florida making its pitch to him.