Dan Mullen, now the UNLV head coach, just ripped into his old team, the Florida Gators, for their struggles since he was fired. And get this: he genuinely believes Florida would’ve made the College Football Playoff *three* out of his four years if the expanded format was already in place.
Mullen’s Playoff Vision and Florida’s Slide
Speaking on The Paul Finebaum Show, Mullen didn’t hold back. He said, “And I think maybe if the Playoff era was around, I think three out of my four years, we would have made the College Football Playoff.” He went on to suggest that a few CFP appearances could have changed the whole narrative, “keeping me around a little bit longer to try to try to go win that national title.” Dude’s got a point too, because during his tenure from 2018-21, Mullen had Florida rolling with double-digit wins in his first two seasons, finishing with a solid 34-15 overall record. Back then, only four teams got in, but now with 12 schools in the mix since 2024, Mullen’s “what if” scenario actually carries some weight.
The Gators’ Mess Since Mullen Left
But here’s the real kicker, the part that makes Mullen’s trolling hit different: Florida’s record since he bounced in 2021. They’ve limped to a measly 23-27. Ouch. Mullen himself put it perfectly, “Probably hasn’t gone as well there since I left, it doesn’t seem like.” He’s not wrong. Meanwhile, Mullen’s over at UNLV, having a great time, fresh off a 10-4 season in 2025, his first year. He’s getting ready for his second year there now. Talk about a glow-up after getting canned!
So, while Mullen is prepping for another season with the Rebels, his old team is still struggling to get back on top in the SEC standings. This whole situation just screams “I told you so” from Mullen. What’s next for Florida? They need to find some answers fast if they want to shut him up.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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