{
  "id": 11827766,
  "title": "Florida HC Jon Sumrall takes responsibility for ’embarrassing’ performance vs. Missouri",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/florida-hc-jon-sumrall-takes-responsibility-for-embarrassing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:58:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/florida-hc-jon-sumrall-takes-025803705.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Florida head coach Jon Sumrall has taken responsibility for the team's \"embarrassing\" performance against Missouri. The Gators suffered a 45-17 loss to the No. 25 Tigers on Saturday, marking the first time Sumrall has coached Florida after a successful tenure at Tulane. Sumrall reflected on the loss during the post-game interview, stating that it was an embarrassing performance in every phase, starting with the coaching and him. He told his players in the locker room to be accountable and own their actions, emphasizing that they must play a lot better. Missouri controlled the momentum for most of the game, leading 42-17 after the last three quarters. Despite missing Philo's usual impact, the Gators' receiving corps had a bright spot with Dallas Wilson and TJ Abrams. The No. 8 Gators will look to bounce back in their next home game against South Carolina on October 10.",
  "summary": "Jon Sumrall and the No. 8 Florida Gators have some self-reflecting to do after their embarrassing 45-17 loss to the No. 25 Missouri Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Sumrall is going through his first year as the Gators’ head coach following an incredible stint at Tulane. He is off to an incredible start after winning the first four games, bringing […] The post Florida HC Jon Sumrall takes…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "No. 8 Florida visits No. 25 Missouri with last loss in Columbia serving as the Gators’ motivation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/no-8-florida-visits-no-25-missouri-with-last-loss-in-columbia-serving",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:54:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "CBS Sports' predictions, picks for Florida vs Missouri in Week 5",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/cbs-sports-predictions-picks-for-florida-vs-missouri-in-week-5",
        "published": "2026-10-02T17:55:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}