Overview
- Prediction and betting markets list Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as the frontrunner, including a 64% chance on Kalshi and +200 odds via Oddschecker.
- Florida legend Steve Spurrier publicly praised Kiffin as a fit and also cited Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz and even Jon Gruden among names he likes.
- Ole Miss AD Keith Carter has said he intends to be proactive on a new deal to keep Kiffin, who earns about $9 million annually and could command a raise.
- AD Scott Stricklin said resources will not be an excuse, and Florida has retained TurnkeyZRG for the search with major booster Gary Condron among the influencers.
- Reported candidate lists also include James Franklin, Jeff Brohm and Drinkwitz, with Billy Gonzales serving as interim coach after Napier’s firing at 3-4.