Overview
- On ESPN's Matt Barrie Show, Paul Finebaum said the betting favorite for Auburn's vacancy is Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall and characterized the discussion as speculative.
- Finebaum added that many Auburn fans would welcome a Sumrall hire, saying it may not be a splashy move but could fit the program.
- Sumrall's résumé includes head-coaching stints at Troy and Tulane, previous work as Kentucky's linebackers coach, and roots in Alabama, underscoring his SEC ties.
- Tulane is 7-2 after a 38-32 win at Memphis, and Sumrall owns a 39-11 overall head-coaching record with success despite roster turnover.
- Auburn dismissed Hugh Freeze and is evaluating candidates, with local analysis outlining Sumrall's pros and cons, including no prior SEC head-coaching experience and the possibility he stays at Tulane.