We will work alongside him to support any changes needed to elevate Gator football," Stricklin said in a statement. REQUIRED READING:Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 season He added: "Gator Nation has ...

Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Billy Napier will return for the 2025 season. Here's why.

We learned Thursday morning that Florida would not open, with athletics director Scott Stricklin giving coach Billy Napier a glorified vote of confidence.   While more openings are expected, sources say the 2024-25 cycle could be the slowest coaching carousel in a decade -- but also one of the most unpredictable.

The domino effect could be another school seeing an opportunity to jump into the market as the best job available.

The Gators (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) have made significant strides since lopsided losses to Miami and Texas A&M during the first month of the season. Napier shored up the team’s shaky defense, found a potential star in freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and developed young talent on both sides of the ball.

Yahoo Sports national columnist Dan Wetzel, senior college sports reporter Ross Dellenger and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde discuss Florida's decision to retain Billy Napier as the head football coach of the program.

Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.