Gus Malzahn denies interest in Florida job

Jordan Cox | 9 years ago

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn’s name has been linked to the now-vacant head coaching position at Florida.

According to SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum, Malzahn made his short list of candidates.

Who will be the next #Gators head coach? @Finebaum shares who’s on his short list » pic.twitter.com/GamubW27Qi

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) November 18, 2014

Malzahn was asked about the opening on Tuesday during his weekly meeting with the media. He denied any interest in the Gators, reports AL.com’s Brandon Marcello.

Gus Malzahn said he has confidence in defensive staff when asked if he has confidence in Ellis Johnson and Co. this year and next season.

Gus Malzahn on Florida job: “I’ve got one of the best jobs in college football at Auburn and I’m totally committed to that.”

— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 18, 2014

Jordan Cox

After living in Birmingham, Ala., Jordan left the ground zero of SEC Nation to head south to Florida to tell the unique stories of the renowned tradition of SEC football. In his free time, his mission is to find the best locales around.

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