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Florida's Jon Sumrall addresses Auburn-fan family before matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Florida's Jon Sumrall addresses Auburn-fan family before matchup

Summary

Jon Sumrall, head coach of the University of Florida, is preparing for a game against Auburn while navigating family allegiances. He has a history with the Auburn program, as his wife attended Auburn and many family members are fans. Sumrall recently stated that any family members rooting for Auburn are no longer considered family, emphasizing his commitment to Florida, where he signed a six-year deal worth nearly $45 million. Both teams enter the matchup with 2-0 records. Florida has outscored opponents 118-24, while Auburn recorded victories over Baylor and Southern Miss. The game is scheduled for a 7 PM kickoff on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Jon Sumrall leads Florida into a key matchup against Auburn.
•Florida has 2-0 record, defeating FAU and Campbell.
•Auburn also enters 2-0, winning over Baylor and Southern Miss.
•Sumrall signed a six-year $45 million deal with Florida.
•Game kicks off Saturday at 7 PM.

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8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Florida news: Sumrall isn't having it with his Auburn-fan family rooting against him

What they're saying

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In November 2025, Jon Sumrall was one of the hottest names on the coaching market. His Tulane squad had just finished the regular season at 10-2 and was a conference championship game away from likely heading to the College Football Playoff. It also looked like Sumrall would be heading to be the next head coach at Auburn. Auburn was unable to close […] The post Florida news: Sumrall isn't having it with his Auburn-fan family rooting against him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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