Report: Louisiana’s Napier turned down Auburn job

Cajuns head coach Billy Napier talks to the media on Monday after a 38-28 loss to Mississippi State. Photo by Clint Domingue

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns head football coach Billy Napier is staying with the program.

An update from the 𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗔 Department of Athletics and @MaggardB on @RaginCajunsFB… pic.twitter.com/baW3EjH5j7
— Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns® (@RaginCajuns) December 21, 2020

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman reported Auburn was interested in Napier for their head coaching vacancy.

Billy Napier was someone #Auburn was very interested in, but sources tell me the Louisiana head coach is expected to remain with the Ragin Cajuns, and is very excited about the direction of their program and what they're building there.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 21, 2020

Auburn fired Gus Malzahn on Dec. 13 after eight seasons with the program.

Napier has led Louisiana to a 9-1 overall record this season. They are ranked No. 19 in the College Football Playoff Rankings.

The Ragin’ Cajuns will play UTSA in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 26 at 2:30 p.m.

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