Despite an 8–5 finish in 2024, Florida entered the 2025 season in the AP Top 25 preseason poll.
However, after a 3–4 start, highlighted by an error-filled win over Mississippi State, athletic director Scott Stricklin fired head coach Billy Napier on October 19, ending his four-year run at 22–23 overall.
After more than a month of speculation, Florida announced Jon Sumrall, former coach of College Football Playoff participant Tulane, as its 31st head coach on November 30…