Gators turn to Jon Sumrall while Kiffin weighs options

By Matt Moscona

Florida appears to be preparing their contingency plan amid the Lane Kiffin saga.

According to a report from Zach Abolverdi, Florida representatives are set to meet with Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall about the school’s coaching vacancy.

BREAKING: Florida to meet with Tulane coach Jon Sumrall about the Gators job.

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Florida has reportedly been in pursuit of Kiffin for weeks, but LSU has recently entered the mix for the Ole Miss coach’s services. Kiffin’s ex-wife Layla Kiffin and the couple’s son Knox were in Gainesville this weekend touring the area ahead of Lane’s decision.

Layla Kiffin is the daughter of former Florida quarterback John Reaves and graduated from Florida in 1996.

Sumrall, 43, is in his second season as Tulane’s head coach. He managed a 23-4 record at Troy over two seasons prior to taking the job in New Orleans.

Auburn has also shown interest in Sumrall for its coaching vacancy.

UPDATE — 3:47 PM CT

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is not interviewing with Florida on Thursday, sources tell On3.

GatorsOnline had previously reported that a meeting was scheduled between Sumrall and Florida representatives, but the meeting has been called off.

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is not interviewing with Florida on Thursday, sources tell @On3sports.

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