Tulane HC Jon Sumrall shares sad news ahead of College Football Playoff

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall shared some unfortunate personal news on Friday as he prepares his team for a College Football Playoff matchup against Ole Miss.

Sumrall announced in a social media post that his father, George Sumrall, has died. Sumrall shared a message along with some photos of his father with the Sumrall family.

“God gave us more time with my Dad than we thought we would get. He left this Earth last night with my Mom by his side in the house my brother Joe and I grew up in. Dad was a fighter. I learned so much from him…being a man of faith, grit, hard work, attitude, service and more,” Sumrall wrote. “Dad being there for our conference championship game two weeks ago and then the press conference in Gainesville a couple days later are memories I will never forget. He was always there for me and I know he still will be watching!

“It doesn’t get sweeter or tougher than my Mom! Mom and Dad have set a great example for Ginny and I on marriage, parenting and commitment. Love you always Dad!”

One of the photos was taken after Sumrall was announced as the next head coach at Florida.