Jon Sumrall: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Features

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall addressed the addition of former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff at the American Conference Media Day in Charlotte, explaining the thorough process the Green Wave underwent before bringing him in.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 27

ChatGPT Has Interesting Prediction for Upcoming Tulane Football Season

The upcoming season is a big one for the Tulane Green Wave for more reasons than just the obvious. In Year 1 under Jon Sumrall, they were able to keep the recent success they've had in the AAC rolling, getting back to their third straight conference title game.

Jon Sumrall News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 26

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall: ‘If You Can’t Love New Orleans … You Have a Problem’

At least one school reportedly tried to pry Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall away from Uptown in the offseason. But the North Carolina Tar Heels failed.

Los Angeles Chargers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'No. 3 overall NFL draft picks since 2000' quiz

How many of the No. 3 overall picks since the 2000 NFL Draft can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL leading rushers since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL yards-per-reception leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL passing touchdown leaders' quiz

Jon Sumrall News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 25

Tulane Head Coach Jon Sumrall Addresses Job Speculation at Media Days

With success comes speculation about future jobs in today’s age of college football. The Tulane Green Wave football team is highly aware of that reality in recent seasons, having to replace former head coach Willie Fritz with Jon Sumrall.

College Football News / Yardbarker

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2025 college football season

Every year has its own set of storylines, and we are here to highlight 25 of them. From Austin to Happy Valley and from Los Angeles to Chapel Hill. What are we looking forward to in 2025?

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 22

Tulane Football Coach Jon Sumrall’s Best Trait Highlighted in Landing Jake Retzlaff

The Tulane Green Wave football team now has a fourth quarterback in their room: former BYU Cougars starter Jake Retzlaff. The timing of Retzlaff's transfer and the circumstances surrounding his joining the Green Wave represent a rare case in college football.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 19

What Sold New Tulane Football Commit Brayden Allen on the Program?

The Tulane Green Wave football team recently picked up a coveted recruit in three-star wide receiver Brayden Allen from Lafayette, La. While they’ll have to continue recruiting efforts, as Allen is now getting attention from more Power Four college football programs with a recent offer by the Ole Miss Rebels.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 17

Tulane Football Lands Top Prospect in Three-Star Receiver Brayden Allen

The Tulane Green Wave football team’s recruiting class of 2026 added another star-studded member. College football is as much about future seasons as it is about present rosters, and that isn’t lost on Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 16

Tulane Battling Two Power 4 Schools for Coveted Recruit, Flip Target

The Tulane Green Wave football team will kick off fall camp later this month ahead of the 2025 college football season. In the few weeks of downtime left for Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall heading into his second year in charge, the focus is also on nailing down the final members of their 2026 recruiting class.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 9

Tulane Green Wave Survive Roster Turnover in EA Sports CFB 26 Prediction

The Tulane Green Wave has put together a couple of solid seasons in a row, but now has to deal with some major departures. Can Jon Sumrall do it again?

College Football News / College Football News / July 9

Tulane Football Preview 2025: Jon Sumrall Is Keeping the Green Wave Rolling

It turned out to be a disappointment for a program with the talent and chops to have done a little more, but all Jon Sumrall did in his first season as the head coach at Tulane was come up with the fourth strongest season since 1979.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / July 5

New Tulane Football Recruit Promotes Winning Culture in Decision To Commit

The future of the Tulane Green Wave football team is just as important as their performance in the upcoming college football season. The Green Wave coaching staff under head coach Jon Sumrall has been assembling a strong 2026 class of recruits, and a lot of them have spoken about the culture being a draw to the program.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 29

Tulane Green Wave Football Makes List of Top Coaching Hires This Century

The Tulane Green Wave have done a good job hiring head football coaches lately. In current coach Jon Sumrall, Tulane has a rising star in the profession

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 20

Tulane Lands First 2026 QB Recruit As Strong Offseason Continues

In college football, much like in NFL free agency, a team might never see a recruit again if it lets that player walk out the door without a commitment.

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

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL stadium names' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown receptions leaders' quiz

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 15

Tulane Football Coach Jon Sumrall Shows Most Valuable Trait in Recruiting Haul

In the current age of college football, head coaches are in a constant state of recruiting current and future players on the roster. While a lot of attention is paid to immediate talent in the transfer portal, the foundation of a program is through high school recruiting classes.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 11

Tulane Coach Jon Sumrall Gets Candid About Biggest Challenge in College Football

In college football, particularly at the Group of Five level, success usually means the loss of a team’s best players and coaches to the Power Four level.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 10

Why Did Tulane Football Coach Jon Sumrall Turn Down Promising Job Offers?

The Tulane Green Wave were successful in retaining head coach Jon Sumrall through the college football coaching carousel this past offseason. The Green Wave's 9-5 finish with a third consecutive trip to the American Conference title game and a berth to the Gasparilla Bowl caught the nation's attention in Sumrall's first season leading the team.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 9

Tulane Football Lands Commitment From Local Three-Star Safety

The Tulane Green Wave football team is in a down period in college football ahead of fall camp, leaving time for head coach Jon Sumrall to continue securing future recruits.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 8

Tulane Boss Jon Sumrall One of Most Underrated Coaches in College Football

The Tulane Green Wave football team has about two more months until fall camp begins in preparation for the 2025 college football season. The Green Wave

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Ranking the American Athletic Conference's College Football Coaches for 2025

The American Athletic Conference is home to some of college football's top coaches in the Group of 5 ranks. Tulane's Jon Sumrall, Army's Jeff Monken, and UTSA's Jeff Traylor each have a case as the best overall coach outside of a power conference entering the '25 season.

College Football News / NIL on SI / May 5