Head Football Coach at the University of Florida; Two-Time Sun Belt Conference Champion; Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year

Gainesville, FL, USA
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Jon Sumrall Biography

Jon Sumrall serves as the head football coach at the University of Florida, where he was named the 31st head coach in program history. Sumrall brings extensive experience in college football coaching and playing, particularly within the Southeastern Conference. He joined the Gators after leading significant program turnarounds and guiding teams to championship game appearances in every season as a head coach. His contract with Florida spans six years and is valued at $45 million.

Sumrall's career is built on a foundation of playing experience and defensive expertise. As a former linebacker at Kentucky, he began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the university. During his playing days, he started every game in his final season, led the Wildcats with 72 tackles, and earned recognition on the SEC Academic Honor Roll and the Frank G. Ham Society of Character. Sumrall later spent five seasons at San Diego under head coach Ron Caragher, including two seasons as defensive coordinator. He then served as co-defensive coordinator at Tulane, contributing to the program's appearance in the New Orleans Bowl, its first postseason appearance since 2002.

At age 39, Sumrall became a head coach for the first time and led Troy to a 23-4 record and consecutive Sun Belt Conference titles in two seasons. He was named Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year and was twice a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year honor. Sumrall then became head coach at Tulane, where he guided the Green Wave to an American Conference championship and a second consecutive conference title game appearance. He is the first coach in FBS history to make four conference title game appearances with two different schools in his first four years as a head coach.

Sumrall compiled a 42-11 record in four seasons as a head coach—two in the Sun Belt at Troy and two in the American at Tulane. His consistency is reflected in his late-season record, with a 30-4 mark in October, November, and December for an .882 win percentage. His 18 road victories are tied for the most in the FBS since 2022, and he holds a 14-2 all-time record in road conference games, ranking third-best in the FBS over that span. Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin noted that few coaches achieve significant success at multiple non-power programs as quickly as Sumrall, placing him among coaches such as Urban Meyer, Brian Kelly, and Willie Fritz who have delivered immediate results at multiple stops.

Sumrall is recognized for building strong relationships with student-athletes, fostering team-first cultures, and assembling high-performance staffs aligned with his vision. He is one of only three active SEC head coaches to have played in the SEC, providing a unique perspective on the demands of the conference. Upon his arrival in Gainesville, Sumrall emphasized building a team rooted in toughness, accountability, and a relentless competitive spirit, citing Florida's resources, support, tradition, and passionate fan base as key factors for competing at the highest level of college football.

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Jon Sumrall Videos

Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall on Auburn Win | Facing Ole Miss & Trinidad Chambliss

Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall on Auburn Win | Facing Ole Miss & Trinidad Chambliss

https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPollackCFB?sub_confirmation=1 David Pollack and Jon Sumrall Break Down Florida-Auburn, Ole Miss & Trinidad...

Coach Sumrall Press Conference 9-21-26

Coach Sumrall Press Conference 9-21-26

Uploaded by Florida Gators Football on 2026-09-21.

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