Florida Eyes Jon Sumrall, Alex Golesh as Potential Replacements for Lane Kiffin
Florida is reportedly looking at new candidates for its head coach position, shifting attention from Lane Kiffin. Kiffin, currently the head coach at Ole Miss, is preparing for the Egg Bowl on Friday. This game is crucial as it could lead to an at-large bid in the College Football Playoff.
Coaching Candidates Under Consideration
Recent reports indicate that Florida is now considering Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh for the coaching role. Both of these candidates bring impressive track records to the table.
Jon Sumrall’s Achievements
- Current position: Head coach at Tulane.
- Record: 18 wins and 7 losses in two seasons.
- Total FBS coaching record: 41 wins and 11 losses over four seasons.
- Current season: Tulane has a record of 9-2, leading the American Conference with 6-1.
- Upcoming game: Tulane’s next match is against Charlotte, crucial for their playoff prospects.
Alex Golesh’s Performance
- Current position: Head coach at South Florida (USF).
- Record: 22 wins and 15 losses over three seasons.
- This season: USF stands at 8-3.
- Notable achievement: Led USF to an upset victory over Florida in Week 2.
- USF was a leading contender in the American Conference until a loss to Navy on November 15.
Recent Developments at Florida
Florida fired Billy Napier on October 19 after a disappointing start of 3-4 this season. Under Napier, the Gators recorded a total of 22 wins and 23 losses during his three-plus years. Following his departure, receivers coach Billy Gonzales has taken over on an interim basis.
Additionally, Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea was interviewed for the head coaching vacancy. However, Lea signed a six-year contract extension to stay at Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Amid all these developments, Lane Kiffin has remained focused on his current team. In a recent interview, he mentioned the distractions surrounding coaching rumors but emphasized his commitment to coaching the game at hand.
As Florida continues its search, Sumrall and Golesh stand out as potential candidates to take over in the wake of Napier’s exit.
