It’s official: Jim McElwain out as Florida coach
University of Florida officials say the school is parting ways with coach Jim McElwain a day after a third consecutive loss and nearly a week after he said players and families had received death threats.
— Jim McElwain (@CoachMcElwain) October 29, 2017
The university announced Sunday the split was mutual. The terms of the separation are still being negotiated.
Defensive coordinator Randy Shannon will serve as interim coach.
The Gators were 3-4 under McElwain this season. He was 22-12 in three seasons as the head coach.
In 2015 and 2016, his teams played in the SEC Championship game, losing to Alabama both times.
