Fansided · Oct 23, 2025
One candidate that makes zero sense for Florida and Scott Stricklin to pursue
Sep 6, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin looks on against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn ImagesAs the coaching carousel turns and Florida Gators fans start dreaming of a new coach, it is clear that Lane Kiffin is Plan A for Florida's administration. But if Kiffin says no, there are several other worthy candidates out there for Florida to go after.
The one name that keeps getting floated as a Plan B that would not be a great fit in Gainesville is current Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz.
Eli Drinkwitz would be a disaster in Gainesville