Report: Florida to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as coach

Field Level Media|published: 11/30/2025, 12:12pm EST

Aug 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall looks on against Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Florida is finalizing a six-year contract to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its next head coach, ESPN reported Sunday.

Per the network, Sumrall will receive nearly $6.5 million annually in addition to "significant incentives" tied to the College Football Playoff.

Sumrall, 43, owns a 42-11 record in four seasons as a head coach split between Troy and Tulane. He was the 2022 Sun Belt Coach of the Year with the Trojans and guided the Green Wave to a 10-2 record in 2025.

Sumrall returns to the Southeastern Conference after playing at Kentucky and serving as an assistant coach and co-defensive coordinator at the school.

He effectively will take the position previously held by Billy Napier, who was fired on Oct. 19 and replaced by interim coach Billy Gonzales. The Gators finished the season with a 4-8 record after posting a 40-21 victory over Florida State (5-7) on Saturday.

--Field Level Media