Florida Gators Fire Coach Napier, Consider Lane Kiffin and Tim Tebow for Replacement

Following the firing of Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier, the university is actively searching for a new coach, with Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin emerging as the top candidate due to Florida's prestige and recruiting advantages, though it is uncertain if he will leave Ole Miss. Other potential candidates include Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz and former Penn State coach James Franklin. Additionally, football analyst Robert Griffin III has publicly advocated for Florida to hire Tim Tebow, a celebrated Florida Gators alumnus, citing Tebow's name recognition and recruiting draw in the state. While Tebow has not expressed active interest and is currently focused on his analyst career and family, Griffin believes Tebow's legendary status and motivational skills could bring significant exposure to the program. However, concerns remain about the challenges of hiring a legendary former player as head coach, including the difficulty of firing such a figure if needed. Florida's search reflects a desire to regain prominence after recent underperformance and pressure to deliver results in the competitive SEC environment.