Quick Info
| Profession | College football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 05/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Texarkana, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Jon Sumrall
10/10/2026
Florida lost 38-19 at home to South Carolina, its second straight defeat after a loss to Missouri, which dropped the Gators from 4-0 to 4-2. The losses drew criticism of the first-year coach, and Sumrall addressed the speculation about his demeanor and the program's direction at his following press conference.
30/11/2025
The University of Florida hired Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall as its head football coach, ending a search that had focused on Lane Kiffin. The reported deal runs six years and is worth about $45 million, and he had gone 42-11 over his first four seasons as a head coach at Troy and Tulane.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Jonathan Edward Sumrall |
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| Summary | American college football coach who has been head football coach at the University of Florida since late 2025, after head coaching stints at Troy and Tulane. |
| Raised | Huntsville, Alabama |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Grissom High School, Huntsville, Alabama (graduated 2001) |
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| College | University of Kentucky |
| Degree | Finance |
Family
| Spouse | Ginny Nixon |
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Career
| Playing Career | Linebacker at the University of Kentucky, where he received a scholarship and played for three seasons |
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| Coaching Career |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year award twice while at Troy | |
| 2. Was inducted into the Huntsville-Madison County Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023 | |
| 3. Became the only FBS coach to reach a conference championship game at two different schools within his first four seasons as a head coach |
