Sumrall Era Begins for Gators | Florida Gators Football News

Florida Gators football is poised for a major leap in 2026 with the arrival of head coach Jon Sumrall — a proven winner who led Troy to a 23-4 record and earned Coach of the Year, then took Tulane to a 20-8 mark and a College Football Playoff appearance. Despite finishing 4-8 last season, Gainesville’s reloading fast: quarterback Aaron Philo (transferred from Georgia Tech) steps into the starting role, while running back Jadan Baugh — who exploded for over 1,100 yards and 8 TDs in 2025 — becomes the offensive engine. With Sumrall’s experience and this stacked roster, the Gators aren’t just aiming to compete — they’re ready to make noise right away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f2becde382ddd5d0