Overview
- On3’s Andy Staples reports Florida has already offered Kiffin the job, with a potential decision timeline tied to the end of the regular season.
- ESPN’s Molly McGrath says Kiffin plans to address the Florida links in a team meeting and has emphasized choosing based on everyday happiness and family considerations.
- Florida dismissed Billy Napier and is conducting a national search with TurnkeyZRG, with Kiffin widely described as the top target by multiple outlets.
- Multiple reports describe an internal divide, with administrators initially preferring Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and boosters pushing for Kiffin, and Freeman’s camp quickly indicating no interest.
- Finances loom large, including a reported ~$20 million buyout for Napier, remaining payments to Dan Mullen, and Kiffin’s Ole Miss deal at roughly $9 million per year through 2030 with a sizable release clause.