Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

UF introduced Jon Sumrall Monday to conclude a robust six-week search that targeted Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin before landing on Tulane's up-and-coming coach. With Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Danny Wuerffel in attendance, Sumrall vowed to deliver wins, exciting offenses, hard-nosed defenses and impactful special teams. Along the way, the 43-year-old mixed passion, humor and plenty of energy to surely convince some skeptics with their hearts set on Kiffin to give Sumrall a chance. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar are clearly sold on Sumrall's potential and presentation, while they dug into the details of UF AD Scott Stricklin's quest to make the most important hire of his career.

• Jon Sumrall to UF (00:00)
• Lane Kiffin ending (5:50)
• Kiffin/Sumrall timeline (10:27)
• Offensive coach position, DJ Lagway's future (20:30)
• Sumrall: Not Billy Napier 2.0 (28:47)
• Defensive coach position (34:45)
• Scott Stricklin actions (38:02)
• New GM Dave Caldwell (45:51)
• Urban Meyer on Sumrall (49:40)
• Steve Spurrier on Sumrall (56:08)
• Sumrall leans in to challenge (58:17)
• UF vs. FSU (1:00:02)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens basketball (1:05:28)
• Game picks (1:08:40)

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has a decision to make. It can't come soon enough for Florida fans, who hope the Gators' top target to replace Billy Napier is heading to Gainesville. Kiffin will announce his decision Saturday, when Florida and Florida State will square off in the Swamp on Senior Day. A meeting of longtime rivals with plenty of bad blood between them will be overshadowed by Kiffin, who could decide to remain in Oxford or head to LSU to leave the Gators pivoting to their backup plan. As two fanbases brace to be left at the altar, Edgar and Mark discuss the dramatic days ahead during the latest Swamp Things.

• Does Lane Kiffin know where he's going? (00:00)
• How does Kiffin make announcement? (6:45)
• If not Kiffin, then who? (10:42)
• Gators collapse under Vols (13:10)
• Lagway's struggles continue (17:14)
• Least anticipated UF-FSU game (23:18)
• What are staffs' next steps (30:27)
• Matchup offense: Jaden Baugh (32:10)
• Attention paid: DJ's next steps (35:31)
• On the spot: Scott Stricklin (37:24)
• Final thought: Craziest coaching carousel (39:30)
• Game picks (45:48)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens Basketball (51:20)

The twist and turns of Florida's coaching search continued as top target Lane Kiffin tried to stay the course at Ole Miss. The Rebels' push for a CFP berth remained the focus for the 50-year-old amid the push for an answer about his coaching future. While Kiffin remains mum, Mark and Edgar have plenty to say during latest Swamp Things, including some thoughts on Saturday's Tennessee game and Urban Meyer's return to Gainesville.

• Fight for Lane Kiffin (00:00)
• College coaching search is flawed (8:12)
• Jon Sumerall (10:29)
• Kiffin shell game (12:30)
• Lincoln Riley (14:27)
• Eli Drinkwitz (16:00)
• Tennessee coming to the Swamp (18:34)
• Reason for pessimism (22:20)
• Matchup offense (23:20)
• Matchup defense (24:40)
• Urban Meyer being honored (28:48)
• Football game picks (33:55)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner (36:57)

Lane Kiffin Week ended in a loss, but Florida could have the last laugh and lure away the Ole Miss coach. Until then, the Gators' season continues to spiral, despite their best efforts in Oxford. UF had the Rebels on the ropes, but another fourth-quarter collapse and DJ Lagway miscue ended in the Gators' third consecutive defeat. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss what went wrong, but more importantly whether the Gators will get their man and land Kiffin.

• Kiffin to Gainesville, Baton Rouge? (0:00)
• Turning point (10:53)
• Thumbs-up (15:32)
• Thumbs-down (17:20)
• Second-guess (20:30)
• Game ball (23:08)
• Kiffin's banter (26:14)
• Billy G postgame (27:50)
• Locker room view (30:34)
• Final thought (35:54)
• Mens basketball (47:41)

The Gators are bound for Ole Miss aiming to bounce back from a debacle at Kentucky as Lane Kiffin Week comes to a head. Fans would rather return from Oxford with a head coach than a win. UF might have to wait if Kiffin's Rebels continue their push for a CFP berth. A Gators' upset would accelerate the timetable as the 50-year-old decides whether he'll stay or go. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark weigh the Gators' chances as two-touchdown underdogs Saturday, but seeming favorites to land Kiffin.

• Gators playing for pride (00:00)
• Big audition for both sides of ball (3:23)
• Reason for optimism: Gators auditioning (5:11)
• Reason for pessimism: Kiffin to show no mercy (9:28)
• Matchup offense (13:25)
• Matchup defense
• Attention paid (18:15)
• On the spot: Scott Stricken (23:08)
• Final thought: Tough times in Gainesville (26:53)
• Game picks (34:10)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Women's soccer coach out (41:06)
• Mens basketball (44:30)