Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era in the Swamp against Florida Atlantic

Sumrall Ready to 'Cut it Loose' in First Appearance in the Swamp as Gators' HC

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall will make his head-coaching debut with the Gators on Saturday, but it won't be the first time he will be on the field for a game in the Swamp.

Under new coach Jon Sumrall, Florida opens against Florida Atlantic

The Jon Sumrall era will begin for Florida on Saturday night when it hosts Florida Atlantic in Gainesville, Fla., in the season opener for both teams.Sumrall, who led Tulane to the College Football Playoff last season, takes over a squad vying to retur...

Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era in the Swamp against Florida Atlantic

Florida officially begins the Jon Sumrall era in the Swamp against Florida Atlantic. Both teams are coming off 4-8 seasons and believe they're on the right path.

What Does Jon Sumrall’s Florida Football Debut Mean? Look Across the SEC – WRUF 98.1 FM

Jon Sumrall will run out of the tunnel at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for the first time as coach of the Gators on Saturday night.  Florida Atlantic, a 27-point underdog, will be waiting on the other side. The Gators open the 2026 season against the Owls, beginning a new era under Sumrall and giving Florida its first chance to show what has changed under its new coaching staff. But recent SEC history suggests one game might not reveal much about Fl…