Despite winning the final four games and a bowl, despite the big finish in recruiting, Napier still isn't out of the woods yet

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Head coach Billy Napier and the Florida Gators ended their 2024 campaign with an 8-5 record. To continue their climb to national title contention, Napier recently hired Vinnie Sunseri as co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach.

One of the biggest offseason needs for Florida football was the wide receiver position, and helping them fill that need was J. Michael Sturdivant, a notable wide receiver from UCLA who declared for the transfer portal on Dec. 10.

Five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho details his conversation with Billy Napier and the Gators on his junior day visit.

What to Know: Wilson was a longtime Oregon commit, but noticeably did not sign with the Ducks in the early signing period. Instead, the coveted receiver became the highest-ranked Gator in the 2025 cycle after flipping to Florida on Dec. 22. He caught 41 balls for 677 yards and nine touchdowns for Tampa Bay Tech last year.

With the expectations for the Gators going up in 2025, the predictions need to a get a bit bolder to match them

Florida football coach Billy Napier was rewarded for leading the Florida Gators to their first winning season since 2020. Napier earned a $100,000 bonus for leading UF to more than six wins and a ...

Few teams had a bigger turnaround on the recruiting trail than Florida ... and the Gators used the momentum to clean up shop — especially in the Sunshine State. Billy Napier flipped coveted ...

The Gators offensive line had one of the biggest leaps during the 2024 season both as a unit and on the individual levels

The position he is specifically interviewing for is unknown, but the potential addition has experience coaching on both sides of the ball

Four-star tight end Heze Kent has been a familiar face around Gainesville since earning an offer from the Florida Gators in the spring of 2023. With multiple visits under his belt, Kent's interest in Florida has remained strong as he continues to navigate his recruitment process.