Billy Napier
Head Football Coach • James Madison (Dukes)
School Owes Coach: $8,000,000
Contract buyout as tracked by USA Today Sports: $8,000,000. (Returned to Group of 5 head coaching in 2026 at Sun Belt powerhouse James Madison.)
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $1,500,000
If Billy Napier accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2030-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
Job Stability vs. The Hot Seat
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Contract Job Stability is rated Moderate Stability. Awaiting 5 more community vote(s) to officially establish the Hot Seat alignment.
Standard Power Four buyout structure; financially painful but manageable with coordinated athletic department support.
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Contract Calculation Formula:
USA Today FOIA benchmark: $8,000,000. Contract data reflects proposed terms for Billy Napier at James Madison.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$1.06M.
- •Multi-year term through December 2030
- •Fixed annual salary structure
- •Significant buyout provision for coach departure
- •Standard performance-based incentives
Contract data reflects proposed terms for Billy Napier at James Madison.
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