Is new Florida coach Jon Sumrall coaching Tulane today in American Championship game?
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Jon Sumrall has already been introduced as Florida football’s new head coach. But before he takes over the Gators job on a full-time basis, the Tulane coach has some pretty big unfinished business.
The Green Wave, No. 20 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, are in a play-and-you’re-in game Friday night in the American Championship against North Texas.
Sumrall will coach Tulane at least through its American championship game and possibly through the College Football Playoff if the Green Wave secure the automatic Group of Five bid. During the news conference announcing his hire, Sumrall thanked UF athletic director Scott Stricklin for giving him the opportunity to continue to coach his current team.
“We’re in pursuit of doing something special as a team, and I’d like to thank Tulane and Scott and Florida for allowing me to go back with my guys and finish that job the right way,” Sumrall said.
Sumrall has gone 42-11 in four seasons as coach at Tulane and Troy, leading teams to at least the conference championship game in all four seasons. He led Troy to Sun Belt Conference titles in 2022 and 2023.
The Green Wave face the Mean Green at 8 p.m., Friday in New Orleans. Winner, gets the CFP bid… and a new coach.
North Texas’ Eric Morris is headed to Oklahoma State, and UNT has already announced his replacement, Neal Brown.
According to reports, Tulane is closing in on LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker as its next head coach. Baker played a linebacker for the Green Wave from 2000-04.
Will Blake Baker coach Tulane in American Conference Championship today?
No. The LSU defensive coordinator has not been announced as Green Wave coach. Jon Sumrall, who is headed to be Florida’s coach, will lead Tulane into the American Championship game and possibly the CFP.
American Conference Championship game: North Texas vs Tulane
- Records: North Texas (11-1); Tulane (10-2)
- Time/TV: Friday, 8 p.m., ABC
- Where: New Orleans
Gainesville Sun reporter Kevin Brockway contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Florida coach Jon Sumrall coach Tulane in American Championship today?
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