Jon Sumrall ranks No. 22 in USA TODAY Sports college football coach list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Florida football's head coach Jon Sumrall ranks No. 22 in USA TODAY Sports' top 25 college football coaches for the 2026 season. Sumrall, who has turned heads with success at Tulane, is seen as a promising leader for the Gators following the end of Billy Napier's coaching tenure. Despite his success in the Group of Six, he must prove himself in the SEC. In an SEC-specific ranking, Sumrall is placed at No. 8 among conference coaches, indicating a competitive environment.
- •Jon Sumrall is the new head coach for Florida football.
- •He previously coached Tulane, achieving significant success.
- •Sumrall's rank is derived from a compilation by USA TODAY Sports.
- •He is positioned 8th among SEC coaches, reflecting the competitive nature of the conference.
- •Florida aims to rebuild its program after parting ways with Billy Napier.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jon Sumrall cracks top 25 in college football's head coach rankings
"Florida football's newly-hired head coach Jon Sumrall is among USA TODAY Sports' top 25 skippers in its recent national rankings.
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