Jon Sumrall placed in tier three of FBS coach rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:27 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Jon Sumrall has been ranked in tier three of The Athletic's FBS coaching rankings as he prepares for his first season as head coach of Florida football. The ranking reflects his success at Tulane, where he achieved a 20-8 record and reached the College Football Playoff last season. Sumrall previously guided Troy to a 23-4 record and won the Sun Belt in 2023. This new role presents an opportunity for Sumrall to demonstrate his ability at a Power Four program as expectations for success are high in Gainesville.
- •Sumrall is ranked in tier three, indicating consistency with upside.
- •He led Tulane to a College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.
- •At Troy, he recorded a 23-4 record and won the Sun Belt in 2023.
- •This season marks Sumrall's first at Florida, offering a chance to prove his success.
- 8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Where Jon Sumrall lands in The Athletic’s latest FBS coach rankings
"Where Jon Sumrall lands in the Athletics 2026 college football coaching tier list ahead of his first season as Florida football's head coach.
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