By Andrew McCartyShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberThe Florida Gators are in need of a new head coach after firing Billy Napier in the middle of the 2025 season after a 3-4 start to the campaign. He leaves the Swamp with a 22-23 record as the head coach at Florida.
With Napier out, Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin emerged as the favorite for the job. However, Kiffin is locked in a standoff as he considers offers from Florida, LSU and his current program.
"On3’s Chris Low, Brett McMurphy and I reported on Friday night that Florida, LSU and Ole Miss are all expected to offer salary packages that would pay Lane Kiffin at least $13 million per year and approach the $14 million mark," On3's Pete Nakos wrote on Tuesday. "All three are prepared to offer at least $25 million in NIL roster investment for Kiffin."
More NFL: Bills QB Josh Allen Places Blame After ‘Frustrating’ Loss to Texans
...More NFL: Al Michaels Under Fire for ‘Rough’ Bills-Texans Game
If Florida doesn't land Kiffin, Nakos suggested Washington's Jedd Fisch would be considered.
"Florida and LSU have done work in earnest to be ready if they are left without Kiffin. At Florida, options include Washington’s Jedd Fisch, Louisville’s Jeff Brohm, Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea and Tulane’s Jon Sumrall. Missouri’s Eli Drinkwitz has become a popular name in the LSU search, too," he said.
On Wednesday morning, Fisch officially took over as the favorite for the job according to Kalshi, which gives Fisch a 40% chance at the job while Kiffin is sitting at just 30%.
Fisch previously professed his loyalty to Washington.
"Myself, my family, we love coaching at the University of Washington, and the ridiculousness of people that want to claim that because my wife and daughters are living in Arizona, because I have a 16-year-old who's been in five different schools in the last eight years to finish her high school, has anything to do with my decision," Fisch said.
However, the rumors linking him to the Florida job haven't gone away as the Gators attempt to find their Napier replacement. If Kiffin opts to stay at Ole Miss or chooses LSU, Fisch might get the call from Florida.
More Football: National Champion Coach Could Join Lane Kiffin at LSU
Request Reprint & LicensingSubmit CorrectionView Editorial & AI Guidelines
Add Newsweek as a preferred source on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Recommended For You
NCAALSU Receives Troubling News on Coaching Search Amid Lane Kiffin Drama3 min read
NCAAJosh Pate Delivers Surprising Pick Ahead of Ohio State‑Michigan Clash2 min read
NCAAClemson’s Cade Klubnik Shares Injury Update Before South Carolina Game3 min read
NCAALincoln Riley Announces Decision on Coaching Future Amid Florida Rumors3 min read
NCAAHigh-Profile Head Coach Turned Down Penn State Job: Report3 min read
NCAAAuburn Coaching Search Draws Strong Words From Greg McElroy3 min readRelated Podcasts
Top Stories
PoliticsHow China’s Growing Nuclear Strength Is Keeping Russia in Check11 min read
WorldTrump Sending Witkoff to Moscow, End of Russia-Ukraine War in Reach—Live3 min read
Live BlogThanksgiving Winter Storm Live Tracker, Updates as Heavy Snow to Hit1 min read
NewsDonald Trump Responds to Kash Patel Firing Rumors4 min read
NewsDefiant Maduro Rallies Venezuela for US War4 min read
NewsDemocrats’ Chances of Flipping Republican Seat in Tennessee Get Huge Boost2 min readTrending
MoneyNew ‘Cash Law’ Could Change Grocery Store Rules3 min read
SnowfallWinter Storm Warning Issued As 25 Inches of Snow To Strike5 min read
U.S. Economy‘Mass Blackout’ Starts Today: What to Know3 min read
Home PricesPrice Correction ‘Worse Than 2008’ Coming To US Housing Market—Analyst5 min read
ArkansasRepublican Switches Party To Democrats Amid Concerns About Affordability3 min readOpinion
OpinionThanksgiving in America | Opinion5 min read
OpinionWhen Strength Becomes a Burden—Reimagining the Strong Black Woman | Opinion4 min read
OpinionConventional Wisdom: Trump Turkey Pardoning Edition3 min read
OpinionDoes the US Need a Third Political Party? Newsweek Contributors Debate5 min read
OpinionGOP Rep.: The U.S. Must Close Critical AI Chip Export Loophole Exploited by China | Opinion5 min read