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What Jon Sumrall Said About Gators' Retention Efforts for RB Jadan Baugh

As roster attrition for the Florida Gators begins, retaining certain players becomes even more important. For new head coach Jon Sumrall, none may be more important than running back Jadan Baugh.

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New coach opposes lame-duck coach as Ole Miss takes on Tulane

No. 6 Ole Miss will try to win its first game under new head coach Pete Golding when it meets No. 11 Tulane in a College Football Playoff first-round game on Saturday in Oxford, Miss.

Jon Sumrall News / Bleacher Report / December 16

Watch: Jon Sumrall wants to leave Tulane on good terms

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 16

Tulane Star DL to Enter Portal. Will Gators Pursue?

While finishing out the season alongside new Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall at Tulane, first-team American all-conference defensive lineman Santana Hopper plans to enter the transfer portal after the Green Wave's playoff run.

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College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 16

Tulane's Jon Sumrall Reveals Definitive Statement on Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Departure

No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 SEC) will square off against the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in the program's College Football Playoff debut.

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As we await the kickoff of the 2025 College Football Playoff, there are plenty of storylines worth following. Here are 20 to keep in mind.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 15

With DJ Lagway entering the transfer portal, the options at quarterback for Jon Sumrall are appealing in different ways

The Florida Gators sent a shockwave throughout the college football world when reports surfaced that quarterback DJ Lagway was planning on entering the transfer portal after meetings with head coach Jon Sumrall and the coaching staff, which reportedly didn't go well.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 15

College football coach donates $100,000 to former school after departure

The 2025 College Football Playoff is set to begin on Friday. Among the first four matchups of the 2025 College Football Playoff is No. 11 Tulane (11-2, 7-1) at No.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 15

Departing Head Coach Donates Fortune to Support Former Program

The departing Tulane head coach, who accepted the top position at Florida, made a six-figure donation to the program he’s leaving. Jon Sumrall, and his wife Ginny announced Monday that they’re giving $100,000 to the Green Wave Talent Fund, which is Tulane’s NIL program.

College Football News / Ole Miss Rebels on SI / December 15

Ole Miss Football vs. Tulane Green Wave Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Early Prediction

No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, 7-1 SEC) will make the program's College Football Playoff debut on Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium for a clash against Jon Sumrall's Tulane Green Wave.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 15

Florida QB DJ Lagway entering transfer portal after Jon Sumrall hire

Following a disappointing 4-8 season, massive chances are coming at Florida. The Gators already fired head coach Billy Napier midseason and replaced him with Tulane’s Jon Sumrall, and now they will be looking for a new quarterback as well.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 14

Jon Sumrall's latest target for his coaching staff has an elite track record, and could potentially bring with him a top-three wide receiver in CFB

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been on a tear over the last two weeks. Not only is he juggling two jobs, but he's managing it at a high level.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 13

Gators Targeting SEC Assistant for Role on Defensive Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- A day after reportedly adding former UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris to the staff, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is close to adding another defensive backs coach to the staff in former Kentucky co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Chris Collins.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 13

New Florida Gators coach didn't take long to make an impact, and did something that one analyst hasn't seen before

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been hard at work both in Gainesville and New Orleans, preparing for the College Football Playoff with the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 12

Florida to hire Brandon Harris as defensive backs coach under Jon Sumrall, Brad White

Incoming head football coach Jon Sumrall continues to build out his initial Florida Gators staff while simultaneously leading the Tulane Green Wave in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 12

Former Gators OC Close to Finding New Home

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Former Florida Gators offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Russ Callaway appears close to landing a new gig, and where he will likely end up is all-too familiar for UF in this coaching cycle.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 12

Tulane football clapping back at Florida with offensive coordinator hire

Florida shook up the college football coaching carousel by hiring Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach. The Green Wave have since responded by poaching offensive coordinator Russ Callaway.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 10

Jon Sumrall bluntly addresses poaching Tulane players to Florida

As the coaching carousel moves, universities get worried that when a coach takes a new job, they may take their current players with them. That was the worry with Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss, and the reason Kiffin is not coaching in the College Football Playoffs.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Jon Sumrall shares perfect meme about coaching Tulane, Florida

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is essentially running two programs right now.

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College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / December 9

Tulane's Jon Sumrall Named a Finalist for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award

Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall was recently named one of the 12 finalists for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award, by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 8

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 / Field Level Media / December 8

Tulane promotes Will Hall to replace Jon Sumrall

Tulane promoted passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach Will Hall to be its next head coach on Monday. Hall replaces Jon Sumrall, who is leaving to fill the coaching vacancy at Florida.