SEC program reportedly pulls ahead in pursuit of Tulane HC Jon Sumrall
By Ethan Stone
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Jon Sumrall has been labeled a candidate for several SEC head coaching positions, and one team has reportedly pulled ahead in the pursuit for his talents. According to CBS Sports, the Florida Gators have overtaken Auburn for Sumrall as he weighs his decision to leave Tulane.
CBS’s Brandon Marcello also reported that Ole Miss could be in the mix for Sumrall if Lane Kiffin decides to leave Oxford. Sumrall coached linebackers for the Rebels in 2018.
Sumrall boasts an excellent record as a head coach. The 43-year old, who played in the SEC at Kentucky from 2002-2004, was the head coach at Troy before landing at Tulane in 2024. He was named the Sun Belt Coach of the Year in 2022 and won a pair of Sun Belt titles, while losing just 4 games in 2 seasons.
He picked up right where he left off with the Green Wave. After a solid 9-5 first season with Tulane, Sumrall has led the Green Wave to a 9-2 season with a chance at reaching the AAC Championship game with a win over Charlotte on Saturday.
Obviously, several head coaching vacancies are currently available. That means big programs are scrambling to beat other programs and fill the roles with a limited pool of consistently successful coaches available.
Can Florida seal the deal in the coming days?
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
