GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is hiring Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next coach, settling for its second choice after Lane Kiffin reportedly picked LSU over the Gators.

Sumrall is finalizing a six-year, incentive-laden contract worth nearly $7.5 million annually with the Gators, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Sunday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because neither side had publicly confirmed the hire.

What You Need To Know • Tulane’s Jon Sumrall is finalizing a six-year, incentive-laden contract worth nearly $7.5 million annually with the Florida Gators as their new head coach, a person familiar with the search told The Associated Press on Sunday • Sumrall will remain with the 22nd-ranked Green Wave for next week’s American Confe

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