One of the most fascinating coaching cycles in recent memory added another marquee opening with LSU’s firing of Brian Kelly, creating a vacancy that is likely to pique the interest of several prominent candidates.

Some immediate potential frontrunners bubbled to the top of rumor mills. Among them being Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and recently fired Penn State coach James Franklin, who have been mentioned in connection to multiple other openings already.

However, it’s a somewhat lesser known name who emerged as the early frontrunner.

Tulane coach Jon Sumrall was installed as the +150 favorite by at least one sportsbook. The 43-year-old was linked to multiple Power 4 openings last year before signing an extension with the Green Wave last December.

After guiding Troy to a 23-4 record over

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