Florida's search for a new coach is under way following the firing of Billy Napier amid the Gators' 3-4 start this season. Program great Tim Tebow spoke about the move ahead of college football's Week 9 games, saying the need to hire an elite coach was paramount toward future success.

The Ole Miss Rebels' major win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday has quieted the rumored Lane Kiffin-to-the-Florida Gators scenario.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin landed some big-time contract news amid Florida Gators coaching rumors.

In recent days, rumors have been flying regarding head coach Lane Kiffin. His name has been in connection with the Florida job, which just came open last week. His reputation as an offensive genius, paired with his success with recruiting and the transfer portal makes him a prime candidate.

Herbstreit threw out Franklin as a candidate as well, but felt the obvious pick for Napier's replacement is current Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin. The 50-year-old is 50-19 during his six seasons in Oxford and is viewed as an offensive guru.

Florida Gators impact transfer Jaden Bastian injured his leg on the first base bag during Saturday's team scrimmage, bringing practice to a halt as the new Gator was transferred to Shands hospital, likely to need surgery according to Gator Online’s Hunter DeLauder.

With Billy Napier out as the head coach of the Florida Gators, the list of potential successors includes some expected names and several standouts.

Florida fired Billy Napier, ending an underwhelming tenure with one of the program's worst winning percentages

Arguably the most excellent shooter in NBA history paid rookie guard and former Florida Gators guard Will Richard the highest compliment. Steph Curry watched as Richard, one of his newest teammates, helped lead a spark that led the Golden State Warriors to a 137-131 overtime victory on Thursday over the Denver Nuggets.