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.

Florida head coach Billy Napier, right, has words with field judge Jay Brown during the first half of an NCAA college football game =aj=, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. Credit: AP/John Raoux Florida lost 23-17 in overtime to the Volunteers ...

Florida’s coaching turnover and losing ways — 21-25 the past four seasons — have diminished the standing of one of college football’s elite programs and most iconic brands, highlighted by national championships in 1996, 2006 and ’08. The Gators ...

Third-year Florida coach Billy Napier received a key vote of confidence Thursday, with X ANNOUNCING X. 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.

Napier’s future has been questioned since going 11-14 in his first two seasons and had an elite recruiting class crumbled before signing day

"I wanted to let you know that Billy Napier will continue as head football coach of the Florida Gators," Stricklin said in a statement. "As we've seen the past several weeks, the