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Florida Set to Poach Rival SEC Coach to Join Jon Sumrall

Florida Set to Poach Rival SEC Coach to Join Jon Sumrall

Summary

Jon Sumrall, the new head coach of Florida's football team, is building his coaching staff for 2026. Florida plans to hire Marcus Davis from Auburn as the new wide receivers coach. Marcus Davis confirmed his move to Florida, where he will join Sumrall's team.

Key Facts

  • Jon Sumrall became the head coach of Florida's football team on November 30.
  • Sumrall is currently leading Tulane, ranked No. 11, in the College Football Playoff.
  • Florida wants to hire Marcus Davis from Auburn to be the wide receivers coach.
  • Marcus Davis has a background as a coach at Auburn, Florida State, Georgia Southern, and Hawaii.
  • Davis confirmed he is leaving Auburn for Florida, describing Auburn as his "home."
  • Auburn was interested in hiring Sumrall before he accepted the Florida job.
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