GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida is seeking a victory at sixth-ranked Ole Miss on Saturday that would potentially stave off its worst football season since 1979. It seems many in the fan base would prefer to see the Gators bring back a head coach when they return from Oxford.
A visor-wearing guy who needles opponents as well as he designs plays, to be precise.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier, creating an intriguing dynamic when the Rebels (9-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) host the reeling Gators (3-6, 2-4).
“Nothing is final yet, so we don’t know who is going to be our coach,” Florida receiver TJ Abrams said. “Regardless, we’ve got to go out there try to win.”
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has remained quiet in the three weeks since he fired Napier, but there’s a growing belief inside the program that Kiffin is at least considering a return to the Sunshine State.