For the first time since Nov. 22, 2014, Will Muschamp will coach at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Only now he’ll be clad in garnet and black, standing on the opposing sideline, seeking redemption against his former employer.
Nearing the conclusion of his inaugural season with South Carolina, Muschamp returns to Gainesville, the city of his childhood, for Saturday’s noon matchup with the Gators.
Although results failed to match expectations -- it was, ironically enough, an overtime loss to South Carolina that sealed his fate – Muschamp has nothing but fond memories of his former colleagues.
“I grew up in Gainesville, I grew up a Gator,” Muschamp said.