The good news for Florida is that freshman quarterback DJ Lagway is apparently on-board with the decision to retain Napier. Lagway was one of the top recruits in the country last cycle, and represents the future of the Florida Gators football program. Keeping him happy, and in Gainesville, should be objective number one.

REQUIRED READING:Hot seat lifted: AD announces Florida football coach Billy Napier will return for 2025 ... In Florida's two losses to then-No. 8 Tennessee and No. 2 Georgia, the Gators showed fight and were right in there with the Vols and Bulldogs.

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.

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.

The Florida Gators are set to face the Texas Longhorns this weekend with the Gators searching for bowl eligibility despite a string of injuries. However, despite many thinking he was on the hotseat, Florida confirmed Napier would be returning in 2025.

Florida has decided to bring back Napier. We look at what the move means for the Gators, their portal plans and recruiting outlook.

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