"Tulane coach Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach of the Florida Gators, sources tell ESPN's Pete Thamel. Florida turned its attention away from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin earlier this week after getting the sense through irregular communication that he is interested in other options, likely a move to LSU or remaining with the Rebels, sources told ESPN on Friday."
"Sumrall is expected to make a decision on his future by Sunday morning as he considers staying at Tulane, or a move to Gainesville. He also received significant interest from Auburn but the Tigers have since shifted their focus to other candidates, another indicator that Florida looms as the clear leader for Sumrall's services, sources said. Sumrall, a former SEC player at Kentucky, where he later served as an assistant coach and co-defensive coordinator, is 18-5 in two seasons at Tulane."
Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach of the Florida Gators. Florida shifted away from pursuing Lane Kiffin after sensing irregular communication and interest in other options, including LSU or staying at Ole Miss. Sumrall is expected to decide by Sunday while weighing staying at Tulane or moving to Gainesville. Auburn expressed significant interest but redirected its search. Sumrall, 43, played at Kentucky and later served as an assistant coach and co-defensive coordinator there. He is 18-5 in two seasons at Tulane and previously won back-to-back Sun Belt titles at Troy.
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