Paul Finebaum says Lane Kiffin “would win a national championship” if he took over at Florida. The ESPN analyst added that Kiffin is “torn” about his future as the Gators begin their coaching search following Billy Napier’s firing. Florida fired head coach Billy Napier after a 22–23 record in four seasons.

Paul Finebaum remains sold on one name for Florida opening originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Paul Finebaum has weighed in on the Florida Gators ’ head coaching search, and he already has a frontrunner.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin led his No. 8 Rebels to a morale-boosting 34-26 win over the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners in Norman to recover from last weekend's loss to the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens.

During a live appearance on SEC Nation prior to the Rebels’ game vs. Oklahoma on Saturday, Kiffin said he had spoken about the rumors to his team. Kiffin is 50-19 in six seasons at Ole Miss, including 6-1 in 2025.

The SEC Network host pulled no punches with a brief statement about Napier's time in Gainesville during an appearance on First Take.

American sports personality Paul Finebaum expressed belief that Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin will be chosen as Florida's next head coach and the man who can lead the Gators to their fourth national cham