One of the top jobs in college football is open after Florida fired Billy Napier on Sunday, bringing an end to the questions about his future with the program and kickstarting a high-profile coaching search for his replacement.

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The former Penn State head coach is a very polarizing figure in college football. His QB1certainly had his back.

James Franklin’s $49-plus million buyout could soon look like chump change. Mike Norvell’s rump now roasts on the hot seat after a fourth consecutive loss, and his buyout would check in at more than $58 million at season’s end.

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Although many fans across social media applauded Franklin's bravery for appearing on a show that draws in millions of viewers just days after being fired, former ESPN NFL draft analyst Todd McShay did not share the same sentiment about Franklin. McShay unloaded a scathing message about Franklin, calling it "image protection."