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Jon Gruden Says He’d ‘Die’ to Coach in SEC

Media outlets are speculating on fits at Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee and LSU despite no head-coaching vacancies

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Overview

  • During a visit to Georgia’s practice field, Gruden emphasized his eagerness to lead an SEC program, describing the conference as his ultimate coaching ambition.
  • He said he fantasizes about coaching against Georgia “between the hedges” and would even accept a graduate assistant position at Tennessee to re-enter the profession.
  • With no open head-coaching positions in the SEC, any move for Gruden remains hypothetical unless a vacancy emerges.
  • Outlets such as OutKick and The Sporting News have singled out Arkansas, Florida, Tennessee and LSU as the most likely potential fits should opportunities arise.
  • Since resigning from the Raiders in 2021 over leaked offensive emails, Gruden has taken on consulting and media roles and is suing the NFL over the leaks.