Lane Kiffin, Ole Miss and SEC coaching
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Florida is reportedly out on Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz as a head coach option, and it's probably because of the Tennessee Vols
The Florida Gators' top target to replace Billy Napier as the program's head coach is undoubtedly Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin. Florida's pursuit of Kiffin, however, is complicated. The LSU Tigers are also pursuing Kiffin for their head coach opening.
The Vols face Florida on Nov. 22 at The Swamp, looking for their first win in Gainesville since 2020. Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) is No. 20 in the CFP rankings and out of the bubble mix barring chaos ahead. The Gators (3-7, 2-5) have an interim coach but showed some mettle in a losing effort last week at Ole Miss.
Tennessee has lost 10 straight games in Gainesville. But will the Vols finally end that streak against the reeling Gators?
Florida extended its scoring streak of 472 consecutive games on a 46-yard field goal by Trey Smack with 2:04 remaining. The kick drew a mild cheer, given Smack had missed earlier from 38 yards, ending a streak of 13 straight field goals.
Florida (3-7, 2-5 SEC) has won 17 of the last 20 meetings against Tennessee. The Gators will try to extend that string of recent dominance when they host the No. 20 Vols (7-3, 3-3 SEC) at The Swamp on Nov. 22 (7:30 p.m., ABC).
ESPN host Rece Davis explains why the Ole Miss Rebels will beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Egg Bowl. Read about his prediction regarding Lane Kiffin and the rivalry game.
The Gators held up the conductor longer than many anticipated, but the Lane Train eventually pulled away in the second half as No. 6-ranked Ole Miss defeated Florida 34-24 on Saturday night at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.