The Auburn Tigers made some massive waves over the weekend when news broke that they were firing head coach Hugh Freeze after two and a half ugly years on The Plains.

Now, while DJ Durkin will get the rest of the season to audition for the job and try to convince Auburn’s administration that he’s the best option, a nationwide coaching search begins immediately, and many have thoughts as to who the next name should be to lead the Tigers in 2026.

Interestingly though, the name who many are speaking the loudest and has found his way on every single list is Tulane Green Wave head coach Jon Sumrall.

Sumrall is seen as one of the best up and coming Group of 5 head coaches in the nation, and his ties to the state of Alabama run deep.

A Huntsville native, Sumrall attended Grissom High School b

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