Florida Hires Jon Sumrall as Next Head Coach
Gainesville, Fla. — Florida hired Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall Sunday, finalizing a six-year contract after moving on from Lane Kiffin earlier this week. University officials and a person familiar with the search, speaking to the AP, confirmed Sumrall will remain with Tulane for its upcoming American Athletic Conference title game and College Football Playoff appearance. Sumrall, 43, compiled championship seasons at Troy and Tulane and has multiple conference title appearances. The Gators also are expected to add NFL executive Dave Caldwell to manage roster and salary-cap matters. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
Timeline
- On3 reported Florida would continue its coaching search after lukewarm feedback from Lane Kiffin's camp.
- An anonymous source told the AP Florida targeted Jon Sumrall and had moved on from Kiffin (Friday).
- Media outlets reported Sumrall was finalizing a six‑year contract while he remained committed to Tulane's postseason.
- Yakima Herald-Republic published contract specifics: a reported six‑year, $44.7 million deal averaging $7.45 million annually.
- Gator Country and school announcements confirmed Sumrall as Florida's 31st head coach; commentary and endorsements followed.
- Articles Published:
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- Right Leaning:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Neutral:
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- Distribution:
- Left 17%, Center 67%, Right 17%
The University of Florida athletic department, boosters, and associated vendors stand to benefit from anticipated increases in ticket sales, merchandise revenue, donor engagement, and program visibility following the hiring of Jon Sumrall.
Tulane will lose its head coach and face potential recruiting and staff turnover disruptions, while Lane Kiffin's prospects with Florida ended as the Gators moved on to Sumrall.
After reading and researching latest news.... Florida hired Jon Sumrall in a six‑year agreement while he will finish Tulane's season. Reporting relied on an AP source speaking anonymously and institutional announcements; Yakima reported a $44.7 million value. Sumrall's record includes conference championships at Troy and Tulane across recent seasons. Successfully.
Coverage of Story:
From Left
Florida and Jon Sumrall are the perfect fit, even if Gators fans don't know it
The AdvocateFrom Center
Florida Hires Jon Sumrall as Next Head Coach
The Baltimore Sun KUSA.com Yakima Herald-Republic Gator CountryFrom Right
Florida is finalizing a deal to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as head coach, AP source says
Washington Times
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