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.

The prevalent pipe dream among many Gator fans involved the “Ol’ Ball Coach” ambling down from his Ben Hill Griffin Stadium office, like a savior descending from above, and serving as interim coach these last five games.

Outfielder Jaden Bastian, an impact transfer from Jacksonville, went down with a serious injury at Florida's Saturday scrimmage.

With Billy Napier out as the head coach of the Florida Gators, the list of potential successors includes some expected names and several standouts.

Florida’s search for a new head coach continues to stall as a SMU's Rhett Lashlee has no interest to replace Billy Napier.

Florida Gators impact transfer Jaden Bastian injured his leg on the first base bag during Saturday's team scrimmage, bringing practice to a halt as the new Gator was transferred to Shands hospital, likely to need surgery according to Gator Online’s Hunter DeLauder.

Herbstreit threw out Franklin as a candidate as well, but felt the obvious pick for Napier's replacement is current Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin. The 50-year-old is 50-19 during his six seasons in Oxford and is viewed as an offensive guru.