Jon Sumrall: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gators' Sumrall Chastises VBIII Injury Criticism: 'He's Doing Everything in His Power to Play Football'

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jon Sumrall is not sure what else to say regarding injured wide receiver Vernell Brown III. Pointing to a camera live-streaming Monday's

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Gators HC Jon Sumrall pours gasoline on the quarterback controversy, and how he proceeds will define 2026 and beyond

The quarterback position for the Florida Gators has developed into a full-blown controversy in Gainesville. The Florida Gators face a major quarterback decision heading into their next matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Florida Gators land in great position to secure elite recruit, but they still have an uphill battle to get there

Jon Sumrall has done a great job when it comes to recruiting, and the work isn’t done with one of the top 2028 recruits. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall continues to recruit at a high level, and he has landed in the top three for one of the best prospects in the class of 2028.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Florida's Jon Sumrall Makes Blunt Admission After Gators' Loss to Georgia

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall took responsibility for a costly interference penalty during Saturday’s 27-8 loss to the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs. The penalty came after starting quarterback Aaron Philo’s second interception of the first half.

College Football News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The 'NCAA football national champions' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 1

Gators HC Jon Sumrall has a budding quarterback controversy on his hands, and Saturday’s game showed the right path forward

Quarterback is once again a position giving the Florida Gators issues, and Jon Sumrall has a tough decision to make. There is no good way to look at the Florida Gators‘ 27-8 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 31

Tim Tebow Says Florida Cannot Beat Georgia Because of One Major Concern Jon Sumrall Is Struggling to Fix

Florida hasn’t beaten Georgia since 2020, losing five straight as the Bulldogs dominated eight of their last nine meetings. Now, the 5-2 Gators enter Saturday’s showdown with questions surrounding their starting quarterback.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Florida’s John Sumrall Makes QB Decision for Georgia Game

Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall has made his quarterback decision for Saturday’s rivalry matchup against the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Friday that No.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 28

Jon Sumrall ‘equally yoked’ as Florida fans on crazy scale. Will that help them beat Georgia?

Florida football has not been a contender in the college landscape in some time. The last time they were ranked in the CFP rankings was in 2020, under Dan Mullen.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 26

No. 17 Florida holds off naming QB1 with No. 3 Georgia up next

Florida coach Jon Sumrall is not declaring a starting quarterback early in the week as the No. 17 Gators prep a pair of passers to play against No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta on Saturday.

College Football News / Yardbarker

Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / October 26

Gators HC Jon Sumrall Gives First Impression of No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs

The No. 17 Florida Gators head to Atlanta to take on the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The last time these two teams were in action, the games looked eerily similar, but the results were polar opposites.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Florida's John Sumrall Makes QB Statement Before Major Decision for Georgia Game

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is holding off on naming his starting quarterback for Saturday’s rivalry game against the No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 20

Urban Meyer backs Jon Sumrall as coach to bring Florida back to college football summit

With help from Urban Meyer, Florida football selected Jon Sumrall as its head coach. Sumrall has experienced both success and setbacks during his first season in Gainesville, yet Meyer believes the Gators coach has the potential to lead the program back to the summit of college football.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Jon Sumrall’s culture continues to stand out for the Florida Gators, and it’s important for their long-term success

Little details matter with the Florida Gators, and Jon Sumrall continues to see the bigger picture for the program. Going into the bye week, the Florida Gators sit at 5-2 and will face the Georgia Bulldogs on Halloween night.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / October 19

Jon Sumrall’s Blunt Message for Gators Heading into Bye: ‘We Still Suck’

Fresh off a massive 27-24 upset over then-No. 7 Texas, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall had a blunt message for his team: “We still suck.” Having already experienced two equally massive let-downs after its win over then-No.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / October 19

Florida's Tramell Jones Jr. had right mindset for Texas showdown

Florida Gators quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. could have packed it in after he lost the offseason quarterback battle to Aaron Philo.

Arch Manning, Texas continue to struggle after home loss to unranked Florida

Texas reportedly taking steps toward potential Arch Manning benching with increased first-team reps for KJ Lacey

Arch Manning's 'chip on his shoulder' will determine whether QB saves his job and Texas' slim CFP chances

Week 7 was chaotic day of futility for NCAA top-10 teams

Weekly Syllabus: Arch Manning's hot seat, a Big 12 showcase and more

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Jon Sumrall Called Out for Sideline Outburst Before Late Damage Control vs Texas

Jon Sumrall had spent the week telling Florida that the response to a bad stretch would say more about the team than its early-season wins. By halftime in Austin, the Gators were giving him plenty to be angry about.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / October 13

Jon Sumrall got roasted by his teenage son over Florida’s loss

The Florida Gators suffered an ugly loss to South Carolina on Saturday, and the performance was bad enough that it apparently sparked a minor crisis within coach Jon Sumrall’s family.

College Football News / The Spun / October 13

Jon Sumrall's Teenage Son Sent Him A Brutal Text During Saturday's Loss

Jon Sumrall’s son didn’t cheer him up after Saturday’s 38-19 loss to South Carolina. Florida followed a 4-0 start with back-to-back losses. Like many Gators fans, his family has taken the rough patch hard.

Jon Sumrall News / Yardbarker / October 12

Easton Royal flip softens Florida, Jon Sumrall's tough weekend

It wasn't a game the Florida Gators were supposed to lose. They entered their Week 6 matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks ranked No. 16 in the nation.

Missed pass interference, lack of discipline send Kalen DeBoer into rage as No. 6 Alabama loses to No. 2 Georgia

Arch Manning's meltdown helps Oklahoma knock off No. 1 Texas

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian's right about Arch Manning's last name creating unfair criticism — but QB must learn to accept it

CFB Week 6 winners, losers: First-year coaches earn signature wins

The 'Division I FBS Texas football teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 28

No. 8 Florida earning high praise amid undefeated start under HC Jon Sumrall

The Associated Press No. 8 Florida Gators are off to an impressive start to the 2026 college football season, and they may not be finished yet following Saturday's 52-28 win over then-No. 4 Ole Miss.

Blowout of Ole Miss jumps Florida to No. 8 in new AP poll

Florida’s Jadan Baugh breaks Tim Tebow’s record

Jadan Baugh, Florida Gators still have big tests ahead of them

CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Florida Gators have bite, John Mateer start stirs fright and more

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / September 28

Jadan Baugh, Florida Gators still have big tests ahead of them

Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh feels like he's made a point through four games.

Blowout of Ole Miss jumps Florida to No. 8 in new AP poll

Florida’s Jadan Baugh breaks Tim Tebow’s record

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith looks like future No. 1 pick in record-tying performance

Weekly Syllabus: College football regular season heats up with unexpected heavyweight showdowns (and Clemson's last stand)

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / September 23

QB Aaron Philo has powered Florida's 3-0 start in 2026

Through three games, Philo has completed 73.4 percent of his passes for 721 yards and six touchdowns compared to two interceptions.

Florida's Jon Sumrall throws shade at Auburn after win at Jordan-Hare Stadium

No. 4 Ole Miss hopes to tame No. 21 Florida in matchup of SEC rivals

Heisman quarterly report: Trinidad Chambliss remains in lead, but Florida running back could soon catch up

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 22

Florida's Jon Sumrall throws shade at Auburn after win at Jordan-Hare Stadium

There was a ton of heat between the Auburn Tigers and Florida Gators heading into their Week 3 contest.

Jon Sumrall had incredible reaction to hearing Florida was favored over Ole Miss

Ole Miss in good hands with JT Lindsey if Kewan Lacy can't play

Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss receives huge honor after LSU win

Heisman quarterly report: Trinidad Chambliss remains in lead, but Florida running back could soon catch up

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 21

Jon Sumrall had incredible reaction to hearing Florida was favored over Ole Miss

The Florida Gators are off to a 3-0 start under new head coach Jon Sumrall, and the expectations for the team are increasing even beyond where the coach thinks they should be.