UF is standing behind its coach as the Gators enter the home stretch of his third season showing positive signs. Decision-makers are banking on 2025 to finally be Billy Napier’s year. The vote of confidence comes as Florida heads to No.

Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday from athletic director Scott Stricklin. The endorsement comes as the Gators continue navigating a historically difficult 2024 schedule with Napier's record at just 15-18 (8-13 SEC) entering Saturday's game at No. 5 Texas.

University of Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement on Thursday morning, announcing the program's intention to stick with head coach Billy Napier for the 2025 campaign. On the recruiting front,

An inspirational shout, for lack of a better term, has been ringing across the state of Florida for a change in the coaching realm, especially in Gainesville, where the Florida Gators have seen 5-7 and 5-7 seasons under head coach Billy Napier, with the "team down south" now sitting at 4-4.

Napier has been on the hot seat since the Gators kicked off their season against Miami in Week 1. Following a 41-17 loss to the Hurricanes, it's been a rollercoaster for Florida, which stands at 4-4 on the season and near the bottom of the SEC with a 2-3 conference record.

Florida's real intentions behind Gators head football coach Billy Napier's vote of confidence on November 7 are not shocking.

The freshman quarterback showed his satisfaction with the news of Billy Napier sticking around on social media