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Why Tulane's Jon Sumrall Would Be a Good Fit at Auburn

As the Auburn Tigers search for a new head coach, one name that rises to the top of the list may be the most intelligent choice. Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall checks every box that a school like Auburn should look for when selecting its next head coach.

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Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 31

Takeaways from Tulane's 48-26 Loss to UTSA

Tulane's football team was on its heels from the get-go Thursday in a game that saw the Green Wave get outgained and outgunned by a team with more losses than wins going into the contest.

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Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 31

Tulane Routed by Texas-San Antonio, 48-26 as Green Wave Drops their First Conference Game

On a week when their coach was talking about limiting distractions, the Tulane football team was a distraction unto itself. In uncharacteristic style,

College Football News / ESPN / October 31

UTSA coach fires back at Tulane for 'noise' talk

UTSA coach Jeff Traylor said his team felt "extremely disrespected" entering Thursday's contest due to comments made by Tulane coach Jon Sumrall and QB Jake Retzlaff.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 30

43-year old college football coach listed as 'name to eye' for Ole Miss job

The coaching carousel can create some fascinating spinoffs, and one being discussed involved Lane Kiffin. Sure, the Ole Miss boss is saying the right things to indicate that he may well stick in Oxford.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Tulane vs. UTSA Prediction, Game Preview

Tulane has been in the news plenty recently as coach Jon Sumrall has been linked to SEC programs with coaching openings — and even some jobs that aren’t open yet.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 28

Emerging college football coach finally addresses LSU rumors

College football’s coaching carousel went into overdrive this week after LSU fired Brian Kelly , but one of the coaches talked about as his replacement doesn’t have time for that conversation.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 28

Sumrall Addresses Job Opportunities at Weekly Press Conference...Again

During his weekly media conference, and for the second time in two days, Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall was asked to comment on speculation that he is up for various coaching opportunities at Power Four schools, including LSU.

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

Tulane Coach Sumrall Reacts to Rumors of Other Job Opportunities

Already a dozen Division 1 college coaches have been fired, and it seems that Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall is part of the discussion of whether or not he will be considered for a post somewhere else.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 22

Tulane Relishes the Gritty, Tough Moniker Given It

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has described his 2025 version of this Green Wave football team as "gritty and tough." He went as far as saying, "We're not pretty.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 19

Takeaways from Tulane's 24-17 Victory over Army

Trailing by a touchdown with just under six minutes to go in the game, the Tulane Green Wave football team was able to come back and beat Army 24-17. That puts TU at 6-1 on the year, 3-0 in American Conference play.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 14

Tulane Coach Sumrall Scouts Army Black Knights

At his weekly media conference, Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall spoke about what to expect this weekend when the ground and grind Army Black Knights invade Yulman Stadium.

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College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Tulane’s Jake Retzlaff Forced into Accountability Amid Jon Sumrall’s Frustration

Tulane held off ECU from pulling off an upset on its home ground during the last minutes of the Week 6 game. The Green Wave suddenly collapsed in the second half, and the Pirates swopped in to make use of the free room.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 9

Breaking Down Jon Sumrall as the Potential Next Virginia Tech Head Coach

Virginia Tech is still looking to find its next head coach. The hunt might attract big household names, but one under-the-radar option is Jon Sumrall. In his young coaching career, he has achieved considerable success at smaller programs, but would he make sense to make the jump and become the next coach of the Hokies?

College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 9

East Carolina vs. Tulane Prediction, Preview

East Carolina and Tulane both enjoyed a week off after starting American Conference play on the right foot. The Pirates easily handled Army (at home last time out behind Katin Houser’s three-touchdown performance.

College Football News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 7

Tulane's Sumrall Previews East Carolina Ahead of Prime Time Game

We met with Tulane football coach Jon Sumrall after Monday's practice to look ahead to Thursday's ESPN game against East Carolina. First things first, the Pirate offense, that is downright incendiary.

Tulane Green Wave News / Tulane Green Wave on SI / October 1

Injury Update on Tulane Players Today

For the second day in a row, the Tulane football team held an hour-long practice in Yulman stadium. It was their final practice of this open week. Coach Jon Sumrall is giving his troops Thursday and Friday off before coming back on Saturday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 29

Five candidates to replace Sam Pittman at Arkansas

The Arkansas Razorbacks of the powerhouse Southeastern Conference are searching for a new head coach after athletics director Hunter Yurachek fired Sam Pittman on Sunday.

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College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / August 31

Tulane Hands Northwestern a Dose of Karma

On Aug. 31 Tulane football gave Northwestern a dose of Karma. Tulane (1-0) faced Northwestern (0-1) in a game that coincided with the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a devastating event that profoundly impacted New Orleans.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 30

Tulane’s Jon Sumrall calls out Northwestern over disrespectful pregame action

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall said Northwestern refused the Green Wave’s request to wear white home jerseys Saturday as a tribute to the 2005 Tulane team that played the season on the road after Hurricane Katrina.