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Reported Florida Interview With Tulane’s Jon Sumrall Called Off

Sumrall publicly downplayed the rumor, with Florida’s search widely reported to prioritize Lane Kiffin.

Overview

  • An initial report from Gators Online said Florida planned to meet Thursday with Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall about its vacancy.
  • On3’s Pete Nakos later reported the meeting was canceled and that Sumrall would not interview this week.
  • Outlets highlighted conflicting posts about the supposed interview, reflecting the rapid shifts typical of coaching searches.
  • Sumrall poked fun at the chatter on X by posting about his real Wednesday night meeting with his quarterbacks.
  • The coach’s 40-11 record and Tulane’s 8-2 mark with a No. 24 CFP ranking sustain his candidacy for major jobs, while multiple reports continue to link Florida strongly to Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin.