Steve Spurrier is going home to his Florida roots.
The University of Florida announced Friday that Spurrier would return to his alma mater as ambassador and consultant for the Gators' athletic department. Spurrier had held a similar role at South Carolina, where he retired last October as head football coach.
Spurrier, 71, was already scheduled to be honored during the Gators' season opener this year when the football field will be renamed for him -- Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.