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

Florida is sticking with head football coach Billy Napier, as he will return for a fourth season in Gainesville in 2025, Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin announced on Thursday."I wanted to let you know that Billy Napier will continue as head football coach of the Florida Gators,

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 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.

GAINESVILLE — Billy Napier will remain Gators head coach with the school committed to him and confident in the program’s direction despite a losing record, mounting injuries and unceasing outside criticism. UF athletic director Scott Stricklin ...

Billy Napier is slated to return to Gainesville with Florida confirming a decision to return to lead the Gators.

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.