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.

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.

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.

USA Today's Steve Berkowitz reported that Kiffin's deal hit a trigger that extended his current contract for an additional year as the coach will now have a $9 million salary in 2030. Kiffin has an $8.85 million salary in 2024 with this number jumping up to $9 million annually for future seasons.

Florida has decided to bring back Napier. We look at the move means for the Gators, their portal plans and recruiting outlook.

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.

Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” on Thursday that said the team is “building a foundation that promises greater success next season and beyond.