Former Tulane coach Jon Sumrall reportedly is stepping in as Billy Napier's successor at Florida. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Sumrall's hiring on Sunday, which comes months after Florida's dismissing of Napier seven games into his fourth season with the program.

WIth Jon Sumrall being targeted by the Florida Gators, a new top head-coaching candidate has emerged for the Auburn Tigers.

Florida appears to be out of the running to land Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, and a late surprise has emerged as the new favorite.

Former Kentucky football linebacker Jon Sumrall is once again at the center of major coaching conversations, as several SEC programs evaluate their futures heading into the offseason.

As Florida football's pursuit of Lane Kiffin has seemingly lost momentum, here's where the Gators could turn next in their coaching search.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/auburn as Jon Sumrall Reportedly Trending Away From Auburn in Final Days Before Announcement. The Auburn Tigers may have received potentially devastating information regarding their coaching search on this Iron Bowl Eve.

The Gators snap a four-game losing streak by beating rival Florida State, then hire Jon Sumrall as head coach on Sunday; Miami's CFP case grows.