USA TODAY Senior CFB writer Matt Hayes joins That SEC Podcast to discuss all the coach firings and hirings in the SEC as the Florida job is open and all anyone wants to discuss is Lane Kiffin to The Swamp!

Lane Kiffin or bust for Florida? (0:45), coaching salaries & buyouts here to stay? (5:45), Jimmy Sexton sighting (8:30), why would Kiffin or Drink leave? (9:00), Brian Kelly feeling the heat? (12:15), Hugh Freeze getting fired? (14:45), defense is no optional in the SEC (18:00)

Links to Matt's referenced stories:

Big money got James Franklin and Billy Napier. Is Brian Kelly next?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/10/22/brian-kelly-apologizes-to-lsu-football-fans-could-be-next-in-firing-line-billy-napier-james-franklin/86816367007/?tbref=hp

Dawgs' defense has no bite. It's up to Georgia's offense: 'Every series, score points'

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2025/10/18/georgia-vs-ole-miss-score-bulldogs-offense-bails-out-offense-vs-rebels-kirby-smart/86770111007/

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