Ex-South Carolina OC Steve Spurrier, Jr. to rejoin Florida Gators staff

Breaking news: Steve Spurrier, Jr., the former offensive coordinator for South Carolina football, is making his return to the Florida Gators—a move initially reported by legendary Florida sports reporter Buddy Martin back in January and now confirmed by several outlets. Spurrier, Jr. is set to join the Gators’ staff as an offensive assistant, likely taking on an off-field analyst role. His return to Florida marks a full-circle moment, having previously worked here from 1994 to 1998 as a graduate assistant.

Spurrier, Jr., the son of iconic coaches Steve Spurrier Sr. (who led both South Carolina and Florida), has followed in his father’s footsteps throughout his career. He worked with his father at both South Carolina and Florida, and even made the jump to the NFL, joining the Washington Redskins. Most recently, he served as associate head coach and offensive coordinator at Tulsa, where he was involved in coaching both running backs and quarterbacks.

During his 11 years with South Carolina, Spurrier, Jr. had a significant impact on the Gamecocks’ offense. He coached wide receivers throughout his tenure, served as passing game coordinator for seven years, co-offensive coordinator for four, and held the position of recruiting coordinator for five. Spurrier, Jr. was a key part of the staff that led South Carolina to its best-ever stretch in football history. In 2010, the Gamecocks won their only SEC East title. From 2011 to 2013, the Gamecocks posted three consecutive 11-win seasons and finished in the AP Top 10 each year. Under Spurrier, Jr.’s guidance, South Carolina appeared in the AP poll in nine of his 11 seasons.

One of Spurrier, Jr.’s most lasting legacies in Columbia is his development of elite wide receivers. Some of the best players to ever wear South Carolina’s garnet and black were coached by him, including Sidney Rice, Kenny McKinley, Alshon Jeffery, Tori Gurley, Ace Sanders, Bruce Ellington, Damiere Byrd, Pharoh Cooper, and Deebo Samuel.

Stay tuned for more updates as Spurrier, Jr. returns to the Florida Gators and embarks on the next chapter of his career.