Will Muschamp is out as the Florida Gators head coach after four uneven seasons. The school announced Sunday that Muschamp will remain in his position for the team's final two games of the season, and then he will be removed. Muschamp led UF to a 27-20 overall record in his four seasons, with just a 17-15 record within the SEC conference.
"Upon evaluation of our football program, we are not where the program needs to be and should be. I've always said that our goal at the University of Florida is to compete for championships on a regular basis," said Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley.
With the decision to axe Muschamp made, pundits and prognosticators are already discussing which candidates are next in line to replace him. Here are three high profile contenders.
Jim Harbaugh
Despite a trip to the Super Bowl and NFC championship game in back-to-back years, respectively, Harbaugh's rumored to be on the outs with the 49ers management and locker room. Harbaugh has preexisting success in the college coaching ranks, having led Stanford to an Orange Bowl in 2010. However, Michigan (his alma mater) is expected to make a major push for Harbaugh's services, too.
Rich Rodriguez
Rich Rod is famous for his high-octane offenses, which is something Gators fans will be sorely searching for after four Muschamp-led teams that finished 71st, 78th, 113th, and now 62nd in scoring offense. Rodriguez's work at Arizona this season has been one of the year's best stories.
Dan Mullen
However, at this moment, it's the Mississippi State coach who looks to be the prime candidate. Mullen has history with the school, having worked as Florida's offensive coordinator from 2005-08 (during which time the team won two national titles). He's also built the Bulldogs program, until recently a doormat of the SEC West, into the number 1 team in the country.
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