ESPN recently put together its college football impatience index, with the Florida Gators' program landing in the "seeking CFP breakthrough" tier.

The Florida Gators are entering a crucial year for their development. Head coach Billy Napier is firmly on the hot seat after starting 19-19 in his first three years at the helm in Gainesville. He nearly received his walking papers last year,

The Florida Gators head into the 2025 season ranked No. 15 in the AP Poll and No. 17 in the Coaches Poll. For the first time since the final year of the Dan Mullen era, they’ll start the season ranked.