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Report: UCF DB Coach Brandon Harris Not FSU-Bound, Joins Gators Instead
Brandon Harris, 35, joins Florida's new coaching staff under Jon Sumrall, shifting from an expected role at Florida State, after leading UCF to a top-25 passing defense.
- Dec. 12, 2025, Brandon Harris, University of Florida defensive backs coach, will join the Florida coaching staff, diverting him from an expected move to Florida State, per Matt Zenitz.
- Under Harris, UCF Knights ranked 25th nationally in pass defense, allowing 185.1 yards per game, while he signed a two-year deal paying $275,000 annually in the second year.
- Career-first: Harris completed his first UCF season after roles at Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University, and earlier this week was named to the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute.
- Harris becomes the fourth new hire on Florida State's staff, leaving him opposite his brother Tim Harris Jr. in the Florida-FSU rivalry, per Matt Zenitz.
- Updated Dec. 13, 2025, reporting noted that until the ink dries, nothing is official regarding Harris's move, following Florida's staff hires including Deron Wilson at $300,000 t and Vinnie Sunseri at $400,000.
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Florida reportedly swoops in to hire DB coach before FSU
The Florida Gators defeated the Florida State Seminoles 40-21 in the Sunshine Showdown this season. Late Friday evening, they knocked off the Seminoles again in the coaching hunt. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Gators have hired UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris. The 35-year-old was being courted by Florida State, but new head coach Jon Sumrall managed to steal him away. Florida is expected to hire UCF defensive backs coach Br…
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