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Florida Dealt Bad News Quickly Following Jon Sumrall Hiring

Florida Dealt Bad News Quickly Following Jon Sumrall Hiring

Summary

The Florida Gators have hired Jon Sumrall, previously the head coach at Tulane, as their new head football coach. Shortly after his hiring, four-star running back Carsyn Baker withdrew his commitment to Florida, opening up his recruitment to other colleges.

Key Facts

  • Jon Sumrall is the new head football coach for the Florida Gators.
  • Florida offered Sumrall a six-year contract worth $44.7 million.
  • Carsyn Baker, a four-star running back, has de-commited from Florida.
  • Baker was ranked as the No. 15 running back in the 2026 recruiting class.
  • He is also ranked as the No. 211 player nationwide.
  • Despite leaving Florida, Baker is drawing interest from programs like Alabama, Clemson, and Florida State.

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