In 2024, when it seemed imminent Napier would be fired, Kiffin appeared to be Florida's top candidate if the Gators made a coaching change. Florida ultimately decided to keep Napier for the 2025 season, and he was fired after a 3-4 start.

Heading into potentially his final game with Mississippi, Lane Kiffin is reportedly not going to take the vacant head-coaching position at Florida.

Florida has gotten vibes that coveted coach Lane Kiffin isn't planning to accept a job offer in Gainesville and is moving on to other candidates, ESPN reported Friday. A decision from Kiffin, who has Ole Miss squarely in the hunt for a College Football Playoff berth,

The Lane Kiffin saga is coming to a close. Throughout the 2025 season, there have been rumors surrounding the Ole Miss Rebels coach as to where he will be next year. These rumors took big steps when the Florida Gators fired Billy Napier on Oct. 19 and the LSU Tigers parted ways with Brian Kelly one week later.

A person familiar with the search says Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach

Florida has been a betting favorite to land Kiffin ever since the job came open, but with serious money being offered by its competitors, the program will have to have a contingency plan, just in case.