Overview
- Local radio hosts in Jacksonville say Florida has met with Kiffin, while unverified figures tossed around include $20 million per year or a 10-year, $150 million projection.
- Prediction platform Kalshi lists Kiffin as the favorite for the Gators’ job at 56%, with Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz next at 20%, though no agreement has been announced.
- Kiffin publicly downplayed the speculation, saying he does not read the chatter and is focused on Ole Miss’ season.
- Reporting notes Kiffin’s Ole Miss deal runs through 2031 at about $9 million annually with a buyout reported near $36.6 million, and Florida still owes roughly $21.2 million to Billy Napier.
- Kiffin drew fresh attention online with a "Freeze warning" post seen as a jab at fired Auburn coach Hugh Freeze, underscoring his high-profile presence during the ongoing rumors.