Billy Napier is 8-2 at James Madison since 2026 and 70-37 in his career.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season8-2Conf 5-2
At James Madison8-2Conf 5-2 · since 2026
Last 3 seasons8-2Conf 5-2
Career70-37Conf 45-29 · 9 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
James Madison won 78.7% of its games before he arrived (76.9% in conference). His career win rate is -13.3 pts against that (-16.1 pts in conference).
Bio
- Alma mater
- Furman
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
- Agent
- Jimmy Sexton
Head Coaching Seasons
8 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Florida | 3-4 | SEC | 5.4 | 3.5 | 24.5 | 22.6 | - | - |
| 2024 | Florida | 8-5 | SEC | 11.7 | 13.8 | 31.7 | 20.0 | - | W 33-8 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl vs Tulane |
| 2023 | Florida | 5-7 | SEC | 3.0 | 6.8 | 31.1 | 26.0 | - | - |
| 2022 | Florida | 6-7 | SEC | 6.4 | 10.4 | 39.6 | 29.5 | - | L 3-30 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl vs Oregon State |
| 2021 |  Louisiana | 12-1 | Sun Belt | 5.7 | 8.7 | 30.3 | 21.2 | 16 | Conference champion; W 36-21 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl vs Marshall |
| 2020 | Louisiana | 10-1 | Sun Belt | 9.0 | 8.1 | 33.8 | 25.6 | 15 | W 31-24 SERVPRO First Responder Bowl vs UTSA |
| 2019 | Louisiana | 11-3 | Sun Belt | 7.7 | 9.6 | 36.7 | 28.3 | - | W 27-17 LENDINGTREE BOWL vs Miami (OH) |
| 2018 | Louisiana | 7-7 | Sun Belt | -7.4 | -6.9 | 30.5 | 38.9 | - | L 24-41 AUTONATION CURE BOWL vs Tulane |
James Madison Staff, 2026
19- Billy NapierHead Coach
- Cam AikenOffensive Coordinator
- Josh LinamCo-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers
- Robert BalaDefensive Coordinator
- Rob WengerSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Dave PlungasAssistant Head Coach/Outside Linebackers
- Kyle BarnesCornerbacks
- Kali James Jr.Defensive Line
- Jireh WilsonEdges
- Rob SaleOffensive Line
- Aaron PflugradQuarterbacks
- William PeaglerRunning Backs
- Brandon BaileySafeties
- Bryan SchorTight Ends
- RJ FlemingWide Receivers
- Elijah HamiltonAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Isandro JimenezAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sam CrainAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sean LockwoodDirector of Strength & Conditioning
Transfer Portal at James Madison
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 13
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 36 | +5 |
Staff History by Season
3 stints- 2026
James MadisonHead Coach - 2022-2024FloridaHead Coach
- 2021LouisianaHead Coach
Coaching Tenure Timeline
7 stops
Head Coaches He Worked Under
1- Michael DesormeauxLouisiana, 2021