Dan Mullen Is Out As Florida Gators Head Coach, Interim Coach Has Been Named

Florida has decided to part ways with football Coach Dan Mullen, according to multiple people surrounding the program. The move was first reported by Matt Zenitz. Mullen was in his fourth season as the Gators head coach. He has already informed his staff and a team meeting is being held this afternoon.

Athletic Director Scott Stricklin met with the media on Sunday afternoon and had this to say about hiring a new coach.


"We're going to put the resources necessary to get the right person and put the right structure around that person."

"The University of Florida is highly committed to the sport of football," Stricklin added.

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