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Tulane Green Wave head football coach Jon Sumrall has been on a recruiting frenzy to position future squads as the best Group of Five team in college football.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 13

Tulane Football Learns Dates for 2025 American Conference Media Days

The Tulane Green Wave football team kicked off a new era under head coach Jon Sumrall last season at the AAC Media Days in Arlington, where he represented the team with center Vincent Murphy and defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins.

Jon Sumrall 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.

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Jon Sumrall 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.

Jon Sumrall 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

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 7

Tulane Football Transfer Impresses with ‘Shock and Shed’ Spring Performance

The Tulane Green Wave is rebuilding its defense with eight starters from last season out the door. Jon Sumrall and his staff worked the transfer portal hard, bringing in defensive talent from both power conference and Group of 5 schools.

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

Former Tulane Green Wave Star Has Duke Blue Devils in Great Spot Under Center

The Tulane Green Wave were able to continue the success that Willie Fritz had in 2022 and 2023 in the first season under Jon Sumrall in 2024. The former Troy Trojans head coach made his presence felt right away, helping lead the team to their third consecutive campaign with at least nine victories.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / June 3

Tulane Football Leads Group of Five Teams in New Power Rankings

The Tulane Green Wave football team has sustained success over the last three seasons and looks to contend for a shot in the College Football Playoff. Head coach Jon Sumrall experienced a lot of turnover after his first season with the Green Wave, and the team enters his second year with several question marks.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 31

Three-Star Recruit Locks in Official Visit With Tulane After Decommitment From UNC

Head coaches in college football have to recruit players on their own roster in the NIL era with an eye toward the future through the high school recruiting trail.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 31

Exploring Tulane Coach Jon Sumrall’s Days as College Football Player

The Tulane Green Wave want to hang onto head coach Jon Sumrall for a long time. His success after one season put him on the radar of several open jobs, most notably North Carolina.

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

Tulane Green Wave Announce Important Game Times for 2025 Football Schedule

The Tulane Green Wave football team is gearing up for their second season under head coach Jon Sumrall with ambitious goals. After falling in the American Athletic Conference championship to the Army Black Knights last season and finishing 9-5, the Green Wave saw their College Football Playoff hopes dwindle with their losing streak.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 25

Tulane Makes Top Five of Three-Star In-Star Offensive Lineman Blaise Thomassie

Tulane football is trying to get things rolling under head coach Jon Sumrall. With him turning down some Power 4 opportunities this offseason to stay with the Green Wave, he'll be looking to continue the level of high-end success that has come to New Orleans the past few years.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 23

Tulane Football Receives High Ranking in New Season Predictions

The Tulane Green Wave football team is looking to capitalize on the success under head coach Jon Sumrall in his first season. The team finished the season with a record of 9-5, suffering losses in both the American Conference Championship and the Gasparilla Bowl.

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College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 21

Tulane Transfer Makes Triumphant College Football Return After Serious Injury

The Tulane Green Wave football team has been active this offseason with their acquisitions in the transfer portal and on the recruiting trail. Head coach Jon Sumrall must fill one of the roster holes ahead of the college football season; starters on the offensive line from center to right tackle.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 20

Tulane Football Engages Women With Second Year of Highly Successful Clinic

The Tulane Green Wave football team is looking to gain momentum within the fanbase as they gear up for a second season under head coach Jon Sumrall. Sumrall’s arrival to the Green Wave brought an infusion of energy and a sense of competitiveness to be a player in the College Football Playoff.

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

Three-Star QB Commits to Tulane Football, Officially Reclassifies to 2025

Tulane Green Wave head football coach Jon Sumrall apparently doesn’t know the meaning of sleep as the team continues making additions to the 2025 college football roster.

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

Would Possibility of Tulane Green Wave Joining ‘New-Look’ Pac-12 Be Dream Scenario?

The Tulane Green Wave has garnered a lot of respect as a contender in college football due to their consecutive seasons of success and an NIL strategy that rivals Power Four programs.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / May 18

Tulane Football Makes Official Offer To Coveted Local Three-Star Prospect

As the Tulane Green Wave prepare for the 2025 college football season, head coach Jon Sumrall is loading up the roster for the future. Tulane football has been heavily active this offseason on the recruiting trail, particularly in the secondary.

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 / March 20