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Florida Gator’s assistant football coach Jabbar Juluke was suspended in three matches on Tuesday for her role in a first change of first of the team’s loss to LSU.
The SEC and the Gators program jointly announced the suspension of the running back coach who is also an associate head coach under Billy Napier.
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Florida Gators Associated Head coach to run his back Jabbar Juluke looks at during autumn football exercise at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL Saturday August 2nd, 2025. (Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun)
“Jabbar Juluk’s behavior during the wandering reflects behavior that is unacceptable and not in line with the standards of the southeastern conference,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. “Coaches are expected to be leaders and cutting down tense situations and it did not happen in this circumstance. This suspension is appropriate and any future mismatch from Jabbar Juluke will result in more serious disciplinary action.”
Players from both Gators and the Tigers were involved in first name events. However, Juluk’s commitment was not spelled in the SEC release.
He apologized for his role and suggested he enter an incident with a Tigers player.
Florida Gators associated head coach to run his back Jabbar Juluke moves towards Florida Gator’s tight end Tony Livingston (86) against Long Island Sharks during the first half of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Matt Pendleton/Imag images)
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“I would first like to apologize for both Florida and LSU universities, their team, staff and fans. I also sincerely apologize for the young athlete and his family,” he said via ESPN. “On Saturday, I responded in a way that I am not proud of. There is no excuse for my behavior and I take full responsibility for my actions. In this game, emotional situations occur and bad reactions occur. I regret my reaction and commit myself to using this moment to strengthen my emotional intelligence.
“I know that more is expected of us as coaches and I commit myself to living up to that expectation. I think growth is in ownership and learning from the good and the bad. I intend to use this situation as a learning moment, not only for myself, but for those I influence. Again, I offer my sincere apology to both institutions and the employees and families involved.”
Juluke will miss out on games against Miami Hurricanes, Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Agggies.
LSU Tigers, who runs backs coach Jabbar Juluke, looks at during the spring match at Tiger Stadium on April 16, 2016. (Matt Bush/USA Today Sports)
He has been with Gators since 2022 and also coached LSU’s running back in 2016.
