Florida football is set to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its next head coach, according to multiple reports.
Sumrall, in his second season at Tulane, has the Green Wave at 10-2 this season and in contention for a College Football Playoff berth. No. 23 Tulane (No. 24 in CFP) plays No. 22 North Texas in the American Conference championship game on Friday, Dec. 5, with the winner having a strong shot at reaching the 12-team bracket.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Florida is finalizing a 6-year deal with an average annual salary of $7.5 million. Yahoo! Sports' Ross Dellenger reports Florida expects Sumrall to accept the offer Sunday with an official announcement to follow.
Sumrall, in his second season at Tulane, has the Green Wave at 10-2 this season and in contention for a College Football Playoff berth. No. 23 Tulane (No. 24 in CFP) plays No. 22 North Texas in the American Conference championship game on Friday, Dec. 5, with the winner having a strong shot at reaching the 12-team bracket.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Florida is finalizing a 6-year deal with an average annual salary of $7.5 million. Yahoo! Sports' Ross Dellenger reports Florida expects Sumrall to accept the offer Sunday with an official announcement to follow.
Florida football to hire Tulane's Jon Sumrall as next head coach, reports
Florida is finalizing deal with Tulane's Jon Sumrall as its next head coach. Here's what to know about the ex-Kentucky LB as he returns to the SEC.
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