Before Gonzales, it was then-running backs coach Greg Knox in 2021. Before him, it was then-defensive coordinator Randy Shannon in 2017. Neither of the two had any real success in their brief periods as the head coach, though.

Florida faces a big game this week against Georgia, but Gator Nation is buzzing with speculation about the next head coach.

Florida's search for a new coach is under way following the firing of Billy Napier amid the Gators' 3-4 start this season. Program great Tim Tebow spoke about the move ahead of college football's Week 9 games, saying the need to hire an elite coach was paramount toward future success.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin has been tied to multiple head coaching vacancies as he navigates the 2025 season in Oxford. Kiffin and Co. are in the midst of a 7-1 season with the Rebels earning statement wins over Oklahoma and LSU in order to catapult their status to the No. 7 ranked program in the latest AP Top-25 Poll.

If you can't join the Florida coaches and the Voice of the Gators, Sean Kelley , on Thursdays at Miller's Ale House for Gator Talk, listen on the Gator

Former Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson underwent surgery for an orbital bone fracture with the Indianapolis Colts.

Getting to know Florida Gators quarterbacks coach/new play-caller Ryan O'Hara by visiting with former Gators QB Graham Mertz.

Florida (3-4, 2-2) faces Georgia (6-1, 4-1) coming off a bye week that included a change in leadership for the Gators.