With the news that Florida has moved on from its pursuit of Lane Kiffin, new candidates have emerged to take over in Gainesville.

The Florida Gators appear to have identified a top target in their search for a new head coach, and they have enlisted one of their heavy hitters to try to help get it done.

The Lane Kiffin saga appears to have reached a conclusion for the Florida Gators. Reports surfaced that Kiffin is deciding between LSU or staying at Ole Miss.

Florida has reportedly shifted its focus away from Lane Kiffin and centered its search on a Group of 5 head coach.

It's the day Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said Kiffin's decision would be announced. Ole Miss is trying to keep Kiffin. LSU and Florida are trying to hire him. No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 SEC) just wrapped up its first College Football Playoff berth after winning the Egg Bowl 38-19 over Mississippi State (5-7, 1-7) on Nov. 28.

The Florida Gators are approaching a critical juncture in their search for a new head football coach. Since the university parted ways with Billy Napier on Octo