Jon Sumrall confirms timeline for decision on future, decries college football’s ‘goofy’ calendar

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall announced he would decide on his future after discussing with his wife following Tulane's 27-0 victory over Charlotte, which secured their spot in the American Conference championship game. Sumrall is reportedly the top candidate for a coaching position at Florida and is also being considered by Auburn and potentially LSU. Although he acknowledged considering other opportunities, Sumrall emphasized his current focus on the team. Sumrall, a Huntsville native, has a record of 42-11 as a head coach at Troy and Tulane and has experience as an SEC assistant at Ole Miss and Kentucky. Tulane is reportedly offering over $4 million to retain him, while an SEC position could offer around $10 million annually. Sumrall criticized the current college football hiring cycle, which pressures coaches to make swift decisions due to the timing of national signing day and the transfer portal. Tulane will face North Texas in the American Conference championship game, airing Friday at 7 p