According to multiple reports, Florida is in the market for a new football coach after parting ways with Jim McElwain on Sunday. A national search will take place and no news on a hire is expected until the offseason. That’s all to say that, at least for awhile, uncertainty will take hold in Gainesville.

Rivals.com spoke with a group of Florida commits and compiled social media reaction from around the recruiting landscape as the news broke.

"Nothing has changed. His decision is solid. One has nothing to do with the other. He is solid with his decision, regardless of what happens with the coaches." - Kelly Pitts, father of TE commit Kyle Pitts.

“It just affects me because I had built a great relationship with coach Mac. I’m just focused on my season right now, though.” — 2019 commit Frank Ladson.

“No interviews please. I have a lot going on right now.” — Rivals250 tackle Richard Gouraige

"It’s overwhelming, man. I'm just focused and locked in on my season right now." -- four-star 2019 commit John Dunmore