Auburn analyst criticizes leadership after loss to Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Auburn's loss to Florida drew criticism from analyst Paul Finebaum, who attributed the defeat to athletic director John Cohen's decision-making. Finebaum argued that Cohen's ego prevented the hiring of Jon Sumrall, who is now leading Florida after a successful tenure at Troy and Tulane. As Auburn seeks to improve under head coach Alex Golesh, the team continues to confront leadership challenges that have persisted since Gus Malzahn's departure. The Tigers and Gators faced off in an SEC matchup on September 22, 2026.
- •Paul Finebaum blames John Cohen for failed coaching hire.
- •Jon Sumrall's previous success led to his hiring at Florida.
- •Auburn's coaching struggles have a history linked to leadership issues.
- •The loss to Florida adds pressure on head coach Alex Golesh.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — College football analyst blames Auburn leadership for loss to Florida
"Paul Finebaum put Auburn athletic director John Cohen on blast after the Tigers’ loss to Florida, claiming his “massive ego” prevented the program from hiring Jon Sumrall in 2025.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 8:30 AMCollege football risers, fallers: BYU, Florida surge as LSU, Oklahoma face trouble
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 8:05 AMWhat Greg Schiano is saying as Rutgers football preps for Howard game
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 5:26 AMFlorida Star Jadan Baugh Makes Strong Statement Amid Heisman Hype
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 4:35 AMMichael Irvin Drops $10 Million Jeremiah Smith Claim, Questions Why He Stayed at Ohio State
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 4:34 AMOhio State news: Ryan Day fires back at fans who want Julian Sayin to run more
NCAAF•Sep 23, 2026, 4:18 AMSouth Carolina prepares for tough road test against Alabama