'They didn't want me, I didn't want them:' Florida's Jon Sumrall says he had no interest in Auburn job after Gators' win over Tigers
The former Tulane coach was hired by the Gators after the 2025 season, while Auburn hired USF's Alex Golesh.
Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall stated after the team's 44-39 victory over Auburn on Saturday that the Tigers had no interest in him after the season. Sumrall's Florida team took an early 17-point lead in the fourth quarter, holding the ball for nearly 40 minutes. When asked about potential interest from Auburn, Sumrall firmly replied, "They didn't want me, I didn't want them," emphasizing his lack of desire for the Auburn position.
Sumrall's decision to stay with Florida was influenced by his Alabama roots and his wife Ginny's connection to Auburn. Instead of taking the Auburn job, Sumrall opted for Florida and the Tigers selected South Florida coach Alex Golesh. Sumrall's primary goal at Florida was to retain RB Jadan Baugh, who had rushed for 1,170 yards and eight touchdowns in 2025.
Baugh has already surpassed those numbers in 2026, amassing 458 yards on just 54 carries, including three rushing touchdowns on Saturday. With three wins under his belt, Florida now stands at 3-0 and has a chance for an even larger victory against No. 8 Ole Miss in Week 4.
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