Jon Sumrall will be coaching with a heavy heart tomorrow after announcing the passing of his father, George Sumrall, who died last night.
The incoming Gators football coach shared the news through his X (fka Twitter) account. Sumrall will be leading Tulane into their College Football Playoff first-round game tomorrow afternoon against Ole Miss.
— Jon Sumrall (@CoachJonSumrall) December 19, 2025
"God gave us more time with my Dad than we thought we would get. He left this Earth last night with Mom by his side in the house my brother Joe and I grew up in.