Tulane turned to a familiar face to lead its football program, elevating assistant coach Will Hall to replace the departing Jon Sumrall, according to CBS Sports' John Talty and Matt Zenitz . An official announcement is expected later this week. The move comes as the Green Wave prepare for their College Football Playoff appearance. Sumrall will remain on the sideline through the postseason before leaving to coach Florida .

Hall served as Tulane's passing game coordinator, returning to New Orleans after previously working under former coach Willie Fritz. His strong reputation inside the building and his established relationships with players and staff made him a natural candidate once the position opened.

Tulane reportedly pursued LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker early in

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