Florida news: Jon Sumrall shades Auburn to hype Gators' crowd for Ole Miss game
Florida football came into this season just looking for some optimism for the future under new head coach Jon Sumrall. Sumrall took over a Gators program that has been in peril over the last few years after leading Tulane to the College Football Playoff last season. Through three weeks, Florida has a lot more to look forward to than just the […] The post Florida news: Jon Sumrall shades Auburn to…
Florida football entered the 2026 season with fresh optimism under new head coach Jon Sumrall. After a challenging period for the program, Sumrall's Gators have started strong with three wins on the season. The team's recent 44-39 road victory over Auburn has propelled them to No. 21 in the AP poll. However, their biggest test arrives this Saturday as No. 4 Ole Miss, led by Heisman favorite Trinidad Chambliss, faces off at The Swamp.
Sumrall has been impressed by the enthusiasm of the Florida fanbase, even jokingly comparing their game against FAU to a livelier atmosphere than their loss to Auburn. He believes the crowd will play a crucial role, especially when Ole Miss, a formidable opponent, arrives at The Swamp. Despite the challenges, Sumrall is confident that the combined effort of the Gators' team, including Chambliss, Pete Golding and others, will make the upset possible.
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