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Jon Sumrall Announces Heartbreaking Personal News Before Tulane’s CFP Opener

Jon Sumrall Announces Heartbreaking Personal News Before Tulane’s CFP Opener

Summary

Jon Sumrall, the head coach of the Tulane football team, shared that his father passed away just before Tulane's first College Football Playoff game. While he has accepted a future coaching position with Florida, Sumrall will continue to lead Tulane in the playoff match against Ole Miss.

Key Facts

  • Jon Sumrall is the head coach of Tulane's football team.
  • Sumrall's father passed away shortly before Tulane's playoff game.
  • Tulane is in the College Football Playoff for the first time.
  • Sumrall will coach Tulane in their match against Ole Miss.
  • Sumrall will become the head coach at Florida next season.
  • Tulane finished the season with an 11–2 record.
  • Many fans expressed their condolences to Sumrall online.

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