Florida football coach Jon Sumrall prepares for 2026 SEC media days in Tampa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Florida football coach Jon Sumrall will address media on July 22 during the SEC media days in Tampa, the first time the event is hosted in Florida. In his inaugural appearance, Sumrall is set to discuss the quarterback competition between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr., the development of the offensive line, and the impact of new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner's Air Raid scheme. After four losing seasons, Sumrall, who previously led Tulane to the College Football Playoff, aims to revitalize the Gators, who haven't won an SEC title since 2008.
- •SEC media days take place from July 20-23 in Tampa.
- •Sumrall brings three players to media days: Jadan Baugh, Myles Graham, and Vernell Brown III.
- •Quarterback competition features Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. ahead of the season opener.
- •Florida football averaged 21.1 points last season, prompting a shift in offensive strategy.
- •The team underwent at offseason conditioning program to improve fourth-quarter performance.
- 8:12 PMYahoo Sports — Key quotes from Jon Sumrall at Florida's SEC football media day
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — Five burning questions for Florida football coach Jon Sumrall at 2026 SECMD
"Here's a rundown of Florida football head coach Jon Sumrall's most important quotes at his SEC media days appearance on Wednesday.
"Florida coach Jon Sumrall heads to SEC media days in Tampa on July 22. Here are some questions he could face
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:12 PMKey quotes from Jon Sumrall at Florida's SEC football media day
Here's a rundown of Florida football head coach Jon Sumrall's most important quotes at his SEC media days appearance on Wednesday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 8:03 AMFive burning questions for Florida football coach Jon Sumrall at 2026 SECMD
Florida coach Jon Sumrall heads to SEC media days in Tampa on July 22. Here are some questions he could face
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