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After accepting Florida Gators job, Jon Sumrall will remain at Tulane and finish season
Jon Sumrall agreed to a six-year, $7.5 million-per-year deal and will finish Tulane's season before starting as Florida's head coach to rebuild the program.
- On Sunday, the University of Florida named Jon Sumrall its 31st head football coach, agreeing to a six-year deal averaging around $7.5 million per season while he finishes with Tulane this season.
- After Lane Kiffin's availability ended, Florida pursued Sumrall following an extensive University of Florida athletic search created by Billy Napier's firing.
- Sumrall brings a 42-11 head coaching record and a.792 win rate, leading Tulane to 19-7 across 2024–2025 and finishing first or second in 10 conference categories.
- Critics and commentators quickly weighed in, with Florida fans on social media expressing vocal criticism and Paul Finebaum questioning whether Jon Sumrall can restore Florida to championship contention.
- Sumrall has said his early priority is assembling a staff and building an explosive offense as Florida expects multiple College Football Playoff appearances and national title aspirations.
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Tulane athletics director David Harris discusses Jon Sumrall's departure
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) - Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall will be leaving the Green Wave at the end of the team's 2025 season. The second-year head coach accepted the same position at the University of Florida, and the Gators publicly announced the hiring on social media early Sunday afternoon. Hours after Florida's announcement, Tulane [...]
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