Not-An-Emergency Discussion: Expected Candidates in Unexpected Landing Spots (PREVIEW)
Podcast:Phantom Island Published On: Mon Dec 01 2025 Description: In the wake of Lane Kiffin leaving for LSU, it wasn't surprising that Jon Sumrall, Alex Golesh, and Eli Drinkwitz all ended up with SEC jobs. But none of them necessarily landed in the spots many assumed they'd move to! Steven Godfrey and Ryan Nanni discuss:How Sumrall went from assumed Auburn head coach to cold at Florida to Kiffin's successor to the choice in GainesvilleWhy Drinkwitz decided to pass up a shot at LSU, Florida, and Penn StateThe Kiffin move that forced Ole Miss's hiring decisionKentucky and the enduring power of rivalry hateThe long, winding Arkansas search and how it ties in with Oklahoma StateThis is a preview of the full episode, which is available to paid subscribers – go to phantomisland.show to sign up today. Phantom Island is presented by Homefield and produced by Michael Surber.