Billy Napier's time as Florida's coach could be coming to an end after USA Today's Matt Hayes reported on Tuesday that the Gators are set to fire the two-time Sun Belt Coach of the Year as early as this weekend.Sources close to Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin told Hayes that the official was given an ultimatum by the Gators' financial benefactors regarding the college football program. Stricklin was informed that they would continue to finance the Gators' football program if changes were made.Napier has a $ 21 million buyout to be paid within five years. The former Louisiana coach has been a bust in Florida, guiding the team to only one winning season in three-and-a-half years. This season, Napier is 2-4 (1-2 in the SEC) and 21-23 overall.Florida defensive coordinator Ron Roberts could be named interim coach, as the search for the next Gators head coach will likely head to the offseason.With this in mind, here are the top three coaches who could be hired as Florida's next head coach for the 2026 college football season:Top 3 candidates to replace Florida HC if he gets fired in 2025#3. Dan LanningOregon coach Dan Lanning could be a great hire for Florida if he decides to walk away from his six-year extension with the Ducks, which averages about $11 million annually.Lanning is 40-7 as Oregon's coach and has led the Ducks to wins in the Holiday and Fiesta Bowls. He could transform Florida's declining program. However, Lanning has a contract too lucrative to walk away from unless Florida tops it off with a better price.#2. Lane KiffinOle Miss coach Lane Kiffin could be a fitting replacement for Billy Napier if Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin decides to pursue him. Kiffin is 50-18 in college football stints with Tennessee, USC, Florida Atlantic and Ole Miss, and has 20-game experience in the NFL.The 50-year-old tactician's play style, predicated on the up-tempo, run-pass option strategy, could utilize Gators quarterback DJ Lagway's long-range passing and skillful scrambling.Kiffin is in the initial stages of his six-year extension, valued at approximately $9 million annually. However, the veteran coach has a lower buyout rate, which could drop to $2 million in 2026 and $1.5 million in 2027 and beyond.#1. Jon GrudenThe former Super Bowl champion coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could make a comeback on the sidelines to lead Florida.Gruden has close ties to Florida due to his Super Bowl conquest. His experience as an NFL coach could lure potential recruits to sign a commitment to play for the Gators.The 62-year-old could also secure additional NIL fund boosts due to his connections in professional football. His preference to coach in the SEC fuels more intrigue about becoming the next head coach for the three-time national champions.