The Chip Kelly to Florida story has continued to gain momentum, but comments from Steve Spurrier could indicate something entirely different in store for the Gators.

The Kelly story heated up Monday with the indication that he was indeed a candidate that Florida was looking into. Things appeared to gain even more traction Tuesday after a report surfaced that the SEC would not block Kelly’s entrance to the league if Florida did indeed wish to hire him.

It certainly looks like Florida is moving towards hiring Kelly, but that makes Spurrier’s recent comments all the more interesting. In an appearance on the Buddy Martin Radio Show, Spurrier indicated that the coach Florida would hire is still with his team and could be there through a potential bowl game.

Football Scoop shared Spurriers comments:

On the Buddy Martin Radio Show, Steve Spurrier noted that he believes the Gators will have “an excellent coach here in 3-4 weeks,” and then added; “The coach is with his team now. The coach we’re going to hire is probably, I would almost 100 percent say is coaching his team today, this weekend, and through the end of the season, and maybe through the bowl game.”

Spurrier’s description certainly does not match Kelly’s current situation. Nothing has been made official at this point, but it will be interesting to watch as things develop over the next week.