Florida Coach Jon Sumrall Admits He ‘Lost His Cool’ After Costly Sideline Penalty vs. Georgia

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall acknowledged his mistake after a costly sideline penalty during the Gators' loss to Georgia. The No. 17 Gators fell 27-8 to the No. 3 Bulldogs, extending their six-game losing streak. Sumrall was flagged in the second quarter for a sideline interference penalty, which moved Georgia into the red zone.

The penalty came after Georgia cornerback Demello Jones intercepted a pass from Florida quarterback Aaron Philo. Sumrall, who had remained on the grass instead of stepping back behind the white boundary, admitted that he "lost his cool" and wanted to run out and tackle the official. He blamed himself for the mistake, stating, "Head coach was a dumbass.

I wanted to run out and make the freaking tackle. I just lost my mind and was ready to go walk out in the field, and for a second probably lost my cool." This penalty was one of eight penalties for 78 yards against Florida, and the Gators also turned the ball over four times. This was not the first time Sumrall had been candid after a loss, as he had previously taken responsibility after the Week 6 loss to Missouri and the Week 6 home defeat to South Carolina.

Fans also booed the team, and Sumrall acknowledged that the blame lay with him first. The Georgia game highlighted similar issues, as mistakes piled up before Florida's offense found any rhythm. Florida currently stands at 5-3 overall and 3-3 in the SEC, with their next game against Oklahoma at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Nov. 7.