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Florida's New Coach Jon Sumrall Reshapes Staff Ahead of Playoffs

12/8/2025

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Jon Sumrall, Florida's new head coach, is forming his staff.
Billy Gonzales, interim head coach after Billy Napier's dismissal, will not be retained.
Gonzales posted a 1-4 record as interim head coach, with his only win vs. Florida State on Nov. 29.
Tulane enters the College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed.
Sumrall's first playoff game will be Dec. 20 against No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels.

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Story summary

Jon Sumrall, Florida's new head coach, is forming his staff.
Billy Gonzales, interim head coach after Billy Napier's dismissal, will not be retained.
Gonzales posted a 1-4 record as interim head coach, with his only win vs. Florida State on Nov. 29.
Tulane enters the College Football Playoff as the No. 11 seed.
Sumrall's first playoff game will be Dec. 20 against No. 6 Ole Miss Rebels.