Florida coach Billy Napier goes viral for ‘hard to watch’ press conference fail after blowout loss to Miami [Video]

FLORIDA’s coach Billy Napier had a tough time in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season – both on and off the field.

After his Gators lost 41-17 to Miami, Napier went viral for grappling with a water bottle during the postgame press conference.

Florida college football coach Billy Napier at the postgame press conference after 41-17 loss to the Miami HurricanesCredit: X/@barstoolsports

Billy Napier struggles to open a water of bottle during the press conferenceCredit: X/@barstoolsports

Napier, 45, received a question about the degree of his disappointment in the loss considering his optimism heading into the season opener.

Before giving his answer, he picked up a bottle of water that was placed on the table in front of him.

The Gators coach struggled to open the bottle for almost 20 seconds.

He eventually gave up – and the hilarious scene didn’t go unnoticed on social media.

“Tough day for Billy …