Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday that served as a vote of confidence for head coach Billy Napier and his staff as the 2024 season comes to a close.

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.

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

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.

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.

Billy Napier will remain in place as head football coach at Florida, despite the Gators producing another lackluster campaign during his third season, athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday.