Florida head coach Billy Napier had his first winning season with the Gators last year. With a 19-19 record in his three years in Gainesville, many are wondering aloud if Napier is built for the long haul with the university. On3's Ari Wasserman highlighted the Gators in his list of college football programs with pivotal seasons ahead in 2025.

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators are banking on a young, upcoming talent in new defensive coordinator Vinnie Sunseri.

Coach Billy Napier enters Year 4 in Gainesville with newfound sense of stability, optimism and a potential star in sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway.

DJ Lagway and the Florida Gators did not have the easiest of seasons in Billy Napier's third year at the helm. The Gators had one of the most demanding schedules in college football and managed to go 8-5, reaching Napier's second bowl game and achieving his first postseason win.