ORLANDO, Fla. – New Gators football head coach Jon Sumrall sat down with News 6 sports director Jamie Seh to talk about his first impressions in Gainesville.
In a sit-down interview with Seh, which you can watch in the video above, Sumrall discussed the past few months in Gainesville, his expectations for the 2026 season, his determination to win and what he thinks of the current football roster.
Sumrall was hired in November last year and became the 31st head football coach in program history. He replaced Billy Napier following a 4-8 season in 2025.
The Gators targeted Sumrall after he led Tulane into the College Football Playoff last year and winning the American Conference. With stops in Tulane and Troy, Sumrall boasts a 43-12 record as a head coach.
Florida open the 2026 season Saturday, Sep. 5 at home against Florida Atlantic. The rest of the Gators’ schedule includes Campbell, Auburn, Ole Miss, Missouri, South Carolina, Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Florida State.