Lane Kiffin remains Florida’s top choice to fill its head-coaching vacancy this offseason. But if the Ole Miss coach spurns the Gators, several other high-profile names are in the mix, including USC’s Lincoln Riley, according to 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins.
Coaching dominoes at Ole Miss, Florida, LSU, and USC could have major ripple effects on the 2026 recruiting class. All four programs currently rank in the top 20 of the Team Rankings, led by USC at No. 1, with National Signing Day just one week away on Dec. 3.
Ivins has the latest on Riley and Florida’s coaching search, and how any late moves could spark chaos in these top classes.
