Former South Carolina assistant Steve Spurrier Jr. joins Florida Gators support staff

Steve Spurrier Jr., a longtime college football assistant and former South Carolina coach, is making his way back to familiar ground. According to On3 Sports, Spurrier Jr. has joined the Florida Gators’ staff in a support capacity, returning to the program where his father, Steve Spurrier, became a legendary figure as both a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and a national championship-winning coach.

Spurrier Jr. previously spent over a decade at South Carolina, from 2005 to 2015, working under his father. During that time, he played a key role in developing some of the Gamecocks’ most talented receivers, including Alshon Jeffery, Deebo Samuel, Pharoh Cooper, Sidney Rice, and Kenny McKinley. His responsibilities in Columbia ranged from wide receivers coach to passing game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, and co-offensive coordinator.

Spurrier is more than just the son of legendary Florida coach Steve Spurrier, as he brings his own connection to Florida’s offensive staff, having previously worked with quarterbacks coach Ryan O’Hara at Arizona in 2004. Now, he will collaborate with O’Hara in the quarterbacks room while taking on various responsibilities within the program.

Before joining Florida, Spurrier spent the past two seasons at Tulsa, serving as offensive coordinator and associate head coach. Under his leadership, Tulsa’s offense ranked in the top 35 nationally in multiple categories, including rushing, red zone efficiency, third-down conversions, and passing yards per completion. However, after head coach Kevin Wilson was fired in November, new head coach Tre Lamb opted for a different direction, bringing in Brad Robbins as offensive coordinator.

Now back in Gainesville, Spurrier will look to contribute his experience and offensive expertise to Billy Napier’s staff as the Gators continue to build for the future.