Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida has named Jon Sumrall as the 31st head football coach in program history, Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced today.

Sumrall, who brings extensive coaching and playing experience in the Southeastern Conference, joins the Gators after engineering rapid turnarounds at two different programs and guiding his teams to championship game appearances in every season he has served as a head coach. Known for his energy, leadership, program-building skills and consistent results, Sumrall will officially take over the Gators program following the conclusion of Tulane's season.

Tulane will compete in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game on December 5, and a win would likely propel the Green Wave into the College Football Playoff.

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