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Jon Sumrall, 43, emerged as Florida's top coaching candidate after it became clear that Lane Kiffin was not going to be coming to Gainesville. Sumrall has a 42-11 record in four seasons as a head coach at Troy and Tulane.
A guy not named Lane Kiffin is the new football coach at Florida
Jon Sumrall has an impressive background at Troy and Tulane but will widely be seen as the consolation prize for the Gators.
No Kiffin for UF, no bowl for FSU, no way this should be acceptable
Their head coach was fired and they finished with the program's worst record in more than a decade. But at least Florida players were able to celebrate a 40-21 victory over rival FSU in their final game of the 2025 regular season.
The Gators deny the Seminoles a bowl invitation with a 40-21 victory, but neither program has much to brag about in 2025.
Jadan Baugh runs wild in Florida’s victory against rival Florida State
Florida running back Jadan Baugh goes on an 18-yard run as he gets past Florida State defensive back Earl Little Jr. (0) during the first half Saturday in Gainesville. He finishes with a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns
The Gators end a four-game skid and deny the Seminoles bowl eligibility.
Miami edges closer to Top 10 in latest AP football rankings
Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the U after the Canes defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 38-7 during their NCAA football game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
The Hurricanes are up a spot to No. 12, while Georgia moves into the top 3 after rivalry weekend.

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  1. A guy not named Lane Kiffin is the new football coach at Florida
    • Gators
    Jon Sumrall, 43, emerged as Florida's top coaching candidate after it became clear that Lane Kiffin was not going to be coming to Gainesville. Sumrall has a 42-11 record in four seasons as a head coach at Troy and Tulane.
  2. Miami edges closer to Top 10 in latest AP football rankings
    • Sports
    Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal flashes the U after the Canes defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 38-7 during their NCAA football game at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
  3. No Kiffin for UF, no bowl for FSU, no way this should be acceptable
    • Viewpoints
    Their head coach was fired and they finished with the program's worst record in more than a decade. But at least Florida players were able to celebrate a 40-21 victory over rival FSU in their final game of the 2025 regular season.
  5. Jadan Baugh runs wild in Florida’s victory against rival Florida State
    • Gators
    Florida running back Jadan Baugh goes on an 18-yard run as he gets past Florida State defensive back Earl Little Jr. (0) during the first half Saturday in Gainesville. He finishes with a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns
  6. Lane Kiffin reportedly no longer a candidate for Gators opening
    • Gators
    Florida targeted Lane Kiffin after firing Billy Napier, hoping he could become a Steve Spurrier clone in Gainesville because of his penchant to score points, troll rival schools and needle their fan bases.
  7. Jadan Baugh seeks Gators’ first 1,000-yard season in 10 years
    • Gators
    Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) needs 96 rushing yards Saturday against FSU to become the Gators' first 1,000-yard rusher in 10 years.
  8. Here’s what to watch in sports during Thanksgiving week
    • Sports
    Running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) and the Detroit Lions play the Green Bay Packers Thursday in their annual Thanksgiving Day game.
  9. Miami Hurricanes get slight bump in College Football Playoff rankings
    • Sports
    Miami tight end Elija Lofton catches a touchdown pass during the Hurricanes' 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech last Saturday in Blacksburg, Va. The 'Canes moved to No. 12 in the College Football Playoff rankings.
  10. Do Miami, USF have a shot at conference title games?
    • Sports
    Quarterback Carson Beck and Miami need to beat Pitt this weekend ... and probably get a little help from other ACC teams to make the conference title game.
  11. Miami leads pack of 5 ranked ACC teams in AP Top 25 poll
    • Sports
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  12. No. 20 Tennessee dominates, wins at Florida for 1st time since 2003
    • Gators
    Tennessee running back Desean Bishop, top, dives over the Florida defense to score a touchdown during the first half of Saturday's game in Gainesville. Bishop ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns.
  13. Jesuit alumnus Joe Pesansky has FIU on brink of bowl eligibility
    • Sports
    FIU quarterback Joe Pesansky has accounted for eight touchdowns in consecutive wins against Middle Tennessee and Liberty.
  14. Miami moves up 2 spots to No. 13 in College Football Playoff rankings
    • Sports
    Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) scores a touchdown in front of North Carolina State linebacker Joshua Ofor during Saturday's game in Miami Gardens.
  15. Lane Kiffin says no ultimatum from Ole Miss on his coaching future
    • Gators
    Lane Kiffin is in his sixth season coaching at Ole Miss. Athletic director Keith Carter has repeatedly said the university will do whatever it takes financially to keep Kiffin in Oxford.
  16. 3 Group of Five teams in latest AP Top 25 football rankings
    • Florida State Seminoles
    James Madison running back Jobi Malary (28) runs the ball against Appalachian State during the second half Saturday in Harrisonburg, Va.
  17. No. 6 Ole Miss rallies past Florida; Rebels fans chant ‘We want Lane!’
    • Gators
    Mississippi running back Kewan Lacy is pursued by Florida safety Jordan Castell as he runs for a first down during the first half Saturday in Oxford, Miss.
  18. Will the Vaught-Hemingway visitors section cheer for Lane Kiffin?
    • Sports
    Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin contemplates on the sideline during his then-No. 9 team's 24-17 loss to Florida last season in Gainesville.
  19. USF at No. 24 in CFP rankings, would earn a spot in projected bracket
    • Sports
    USF outside linebacker Ira Singleton (10) celebrates after sacking UTSA quarterback Owen McCown during last Thursday's 55-23 Bulls win at Raymond James Stadium.
  20. SEC pushes for no automatic qualifiers in College Football Playoff
    • Sports
    The College Football Playoff awards an automatic bid to the fifth-best conference champion. After a loss by Memphis, this week’s placeholder could be AP No. 24 James Madison or quarterback Byrum Brown, pictured, and No. 25 USF.
  21. Embattled Gators quarterback DJ Lagway to begin week as starter
    • Gators
    Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) tossed three interceptions before being pulled midway through the third quarter of Saturday night's 38-7 loss at Kentucky.
  22. USF Bulls back in AP Top 25. Will they get a nod in next CFP rankings?
    • Sports
    USF receiver Mudia Reuben (6) gains yards after a catch while being chased by UTSA defensive back Cameron Upshaw Jr. Thursday at Raymond James Stadium. The Bulls won 55-23.
  23. Florida Gators’ 4 turnovers spark Kentucky victory
    • Gators
    Kentucky defensive back Quay'sheed Scott (12) intercepts a pass intended for Florida's Vernell Brown III during the second quarter of Saturday's game in Lexington, Ky. It was one of three interceptions thrown by Gators quarterback DJ Lagway in the game.
  24. Mario Cristobal’s seat isn’t as hot as Mike Norvell’s. Should it be?
    • Florida State Seminoles
    Miami coach Mario Cristobal deliberates with officials during the second half of Saturday's game at SMU. The Hurricanes lost 26-20 in overtime.
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