Florida is moving fast in its pursuit of Mississippi State athletics director Scott Stricklin to fill the same position in Gainesville.

According to a report from The Clarion-Ledger, Florida made a second offer to Stricklin on Tuesday after he turned down a previous one earlier this month. Reports surfaced earlier Tuesday claiming Stricklin had emerged as the lead candidate for the position.

Current Gators athletic director Jeremy Foley announced in June his plan to step down from the position Oct. 1, though he intends to remain with the school in an emeritus role. The National Association of College Directors of Athletics in March named Stricklin the 2015-2016 Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year.