Jon Sumrall Has A 'Common Sense' Way To Fix College Football, Hopes To Replicate Ole Miss' NIL Strategy

The college football community is currently debating potential changes to the sport's calendar, focusing on the transfer portal and the College Football Playoff (CFP) timing. Coaches such as Lane Kiffin, Jon Sumrall, Will Stein, and Tosh Lupoi are affected by the current system, as they manage transitions to new roles while their teams participate in the playoffs.

Florida's head coach Jon Sumrall suggests aligning college football's calendar more closely with the NFL, allowing for coach and player movement only after the season concludes. This proposal comes amid ongoing CFP games and an active transfer portal period. Sumrall argues for starting and ending the playoffs earlier to refocus on player movement post-season.

Additionally, Sumrall highlights issues with the NCAA's rules on benefits, questioning why players cannot receive items like Jordan Brand shoes post-career, despite being paid significant sums through NIL deals. Sumrall credits Ole Miss for its strong NIL presence and player retention, suggesting that the structure and strategies employed