Florida’s decision to fire Billy Napier has kicked the SEC coaching orbit into overdrive. Over the weekend, it also and revived long-shot chatter that Nick Saban could be a target. That prospect humorously drew the attention of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
In reality, Florida will attempt to land a premiere coach to fill the gap, with Lane Kiffin seen as their top target. But one publication spun another possibility.
Likely for the next decade every time a big job opens up, folks will link former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban to it. The Gators are no different, and @CFBTalkDaily on X reported that Florida would be interested in Saban if Saban were interested.
The report was essentially stating the obvious however, yet Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pointed that out with a