Overview

• Jon Gruden has publicly declared he “would die to coach in the SEC” during a visit to Georgia’s football program.
• ESPN’s Pete Thamel said he does not expect Gruden to secure an SEC job given 136 Division I FBS openings along with the complexities of his litigation.
• Gruden’s lawsuit against the NFL recently cleared a procedural hurdle in the Nevada Supreme Court, paving the way for public proceedings.
• SEC athletic directors remain wary after his 2021 resignation following leaked racist, sexist and homophobic emails.
• Analysts are watching Bill Belichick’s move to North Carolina for signs of whether former NFL coaches can successfully transition to college ranks.