Overview
- Sumrall said on social media that his father, George, died in his sleep Thursday night at age 77 after lengthy health issues.
- Tulane, ranked No. 17, visits No. 6 Ole Miss on Saturday for its first College Football Playoff game in Oxford, Mississippi.
- Despite accepting the Florida job, Sumrall is coaching Tulane through the playoff before transitioning fully to Gainesville.
- He noted his father attended Tulane’s AAC championship win and his introductory news conference at Florida earlier this month.
- The winner of Tulane–Ole Miss advances to face No. 2 Georgia at the Sugar Bowl, and fans posted condolences in response to Sumrall’s announcement.