Florida head coach Dan Mullen is standing by defensive back Marco Wilson. The defensive back made headlines by getting a penalty for chucking LSU tight end Kole Taylor’s shoe in celebration, which led to the Tigers winning the game on a field goal. Mullen says he didn’t think the defensive back was taunting and rather celebrating with his teammates. The loss likely hurts Florida’s chances to make the College Football Playoff ahead of its showdown with Alabama in the SEC Championship Game.
Auburn is parting ways with head football coach Gus Malzahn after eight seasons. The school announced Sunday Malzahn has been fired and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will serve as interim head coach. Malzahn ends his tenure 68-and-35, which includes a 6-and-4 record this season. The Tigers won the SEC Championship and earned a BCS National Championship appearance in his first season at the helm in 2013.
Illinois is moving on from head coach Lovie Smith. The school has made the decision to move on after Smith spent five years with the program. Illinois was 2-and-5 on the season and 17-39 in his tenure.