Tulane coach Jon Sumrall has emerged as the clear favorite to be the next head coach of the Florida Gators , sources told 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 Kentuc

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