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 ...

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

Florida football athletic director Scott Stricklin released a statement ... In these times of change across college athletics, we are dedicated to a disciplined, stable approach that is focused on long-term, sustained success for Gator athletes, recruits ...

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.

Billy Napier didn't end either of his first two seasons in Gainesville with a winning record. Florida will have to win more games down the stretch to avoid another losing season.