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Gators Make Changes to Offensive Line Coaching Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is making more changes to his offensive staff. According to On3, both offensive line coaches, Rob Sale and Jonathan Decoster, will not be retained under Sumrall, making them the fourth and fifth coaches to depart from the program.

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Running List of Florida Gators Coaching Staff Changes Under Jon Sumrall

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- As Jon Sumrall pieces together his first coaching staff with the Florida Gators, Florida Gators on SI is keeping track of each coaching change.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Florida AD suggests Lane Kiffin was ‘erratic’ during coaching search

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin admitted that the Gators were very interested in hiring Lane Kiffin, but that interest was not necessarily reciprocated.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 8

College basketball rankings: Florida Gators drop into bottom portion of AP Top 25 after third loss

The reigning national champion Florida Gators began the 2025-26 college basketball season with the greatest expectations surrounding the program in two decades.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 8

Gators Assistant to Not be Retained Under Sumrall, Per Report

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Staff changes for the Florida Gators under Jon Sumrall are currently happening, and one prominent assistant appears to no longer be with the program.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 7

Former Gators OL Commit to Enter NCAA Transfer Portal

A former Florida Gators commit has announced plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, and there's familiarity with the new staff. Georgia Tech true freshman offensive lineman Peyton Joseph will enter the portal when it opens on Jan.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 6

Stricklin's Future with the Florida Gators in the Hands of Jon Sumrall

Lost in the Florida Gators' hiring of Jon Sumrall as their new head coach is the spotlight on athletic director Scott Stricklin. While often criticized, Stricklin acted in what he believed was best for the University of Florida by making this hire.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Florida Gators Recruiting Superlatives: Brad White's defense is loaded with high-upside difference making signees

The Florida Gators' 2026 recruiting class is a fascinating one. Head coach Jon Sumrall did a great job of keeping the class together with a total of 19 signees, with 18 of them on scholarship.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Florida Gators Recruiting Superlatives: Jon Sumrall landed multiple playmakers for new OC Buster Faulkner

The Florida Gators have signed 19 players during the early signing period with 18 scholarship players and one priority walk on in Corey Brown, who is the brother of Vernell Brown III.

Jon Sumrall News / Only Gators / December 5

Impact of Florida coach Jon Sumrall leading Tulane to projected College Football Playoff berth

While it will not be official until the College Football Playoff Selection Committee announces its top 25 teams on Selection Sunday, when the dust is settled, the No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 5

Four-Star DB Honors Pledge, Signs with Gators

Despite late pushes from several programs, Milton (Fla.) four-star safety Kaiden Hall put pen to paper with the Florida Gators on Wednesday during the early signing period. Hall is ranked as the No.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 5

Florida Gators hire Nick Zimmerman as soccer coach after one year leading Mississippi State

Just days after failing to complete the hiring of a head football coach from Mississippi, the Florida Gators did exactly that with Nick Zimmerman. The former Mississippi State head soccer coach has agreed to move into the same role at Florida, returning to his native Sunshine State.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 5

Former Gators DC Ron Roberts Headed to Fellow SEC School

Former Florida Gators defensive coordinator Ron Roberts has seemingly found a new home in the SEC, reportedly expected to be hired on as the defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks under new head coach Ryan Silverfield. ESPN confirmed the report of Roberts' next destination.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 5

Florida Gators are projected to lose another commitment from the 2026 recruiting class due to no fault of their own

The Florida Gators have signed 16 of the 19 committed recruits in the 2026 recruting class. Four-star WR Davian Groce Four-star CB C.J. Bronaugh Four-star EDGE K.J.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Gators Finalize DC Brad White, NFL Talent High on Hire

The Florida Gators have finalized their coordinators for the 2026 season, bringing in Brad White from Kentucky to work with Jon Sumrall on defense. He heads to Florida with nearly a decade of experience coaching in the SEC at Kentucky.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 5

Former Florida HC Billy Napier quickly lands new job

Former Florida head coach Billy Napier quickly lands new HC job

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is quickly landing on his feet.

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Son of late ESPN reporter lands head football coach job

How Michigan was able to flip four-star WR Brady Marchese from Georgia

WRU no more?: How Brian Hartline's exit impacts Ohio State's reputation

'The Puppet Master’: What to know about Lane Kiffin's superagent

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 4

Florida football fans will perk their ears up at latest Billy Napier rumors

Recently, the Florida football program shook things up by hiring Jon Sumrall, currently the head coach of the Tulane Green Wave, to be their next head coach.