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Florida’s Todd Golden Linked to Potential UNC Vacancy After Gators’ Early Exit

Golden remains under a Florida contract through 2031.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report UNC is evaluating head coach Hubert Davis’ future, with no official decision or offer announced.
  • The Sporting News via Yahoo lists Golden as a leading candidate if UNC makes a change, while noting expectations he stays at Florida for now.
  • Newsweek highlights a USA Today column urging UNC to pursue Golden with a football-level salary in the $13–$14 million range plus substantial NIL support.
  • Golden’s deal, reported at $40.5 million through March 2031, positions Florida to counter, and Newsweek suggests a UNC push could spur a richer extension from athletic director Scott Stricklin.
  • Florida, a No. 1 seed, was eliminated 73–72 by No. 9 Iowa, and key contributors such as Thomas Haugh, Alex Condon, Rueben Chinyelu and Boogie Fland are weighing NBA draft decisions.