Florida interim coach Billy Gonzales aims to energize the Gators’ attack by elevating Steve Spurrier Jr. into a larger role

Florida football icon Steve Spurrier has spoken. What are his thoughts on Florida’s decision to part ways with Billy Napier and the coaching search ahead?

Enter Steve Spurrier Jr., the son of Heisman winner and winningest coach in Florida program history Steve Spurrier. “Coach Steve Spurrier Jr. will take more of an active role working on the field with the quarterbacks, and will also be involved with gameday management,” Gonzales announced on Wednesday.

Steve Spurrier Jr. will move to the sideline and work closely with DJ Lagway, Florida football interim head coach Billy Gonzales confirmed.

In a bold move to revive their struggling offense, the Florida Gators are enlisting the help of Steve Spurrier Jr. as they prepare to face the formidable No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. With the Gators' recent performance raising concerns,

N early 30 years ago, Steve Spurrier led Florida Gators to a national title. Now, the Gators are hoping the son of the "Head Ball Coach" can help the team's struggling offense for the remainder of the season.

Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales revealed that offensive analyst Steve Spurrier Jr. will help quarterback DJ Lagway as he attempts to get back on track, according to the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Back in 2023, Ben Solak noted at The Ringer that only two coaches since 2000 that made the jump from the NCAA to the NFL posted winning records in the pros. The only two who had succeeded were Harbaugh and Bill O'Brien, who had a .509 winning percentage with the Houston Texans.

Steve Spurrier Jr., the son of the Heisman Trophy winner and eventually all-time winningest head coach in program history, will be the team's on-field quarterbacks coach during games as quarterbacks coach Ryan O'Hara moves up to the booth to call plays.