Florida blew out FAU in Jon Sumrall’s debut, but this didn’t feel like another season opener against an overmatched opponent. After four years of Billy Napier, it felt like an exorcism.

Florida’s “Gator Bait” cheer returned from a six-year hiatus following the first touchdown of the Jon Sumrall era on Saturday night in the Swamp.

Sumrall has not shied away from the fact that the offensive line was his most concerning position group. Just days away from the season opener, he feels much better about the unit.

Aaron Philo and Jadan Baugh fuel explosive Florida’s offense in Jon Sumrall’s debut, a 66-21 rout of Florida Atlantic, giving Gators fans plenty to celebrate as UF opens the 2026 season.

The genuineness of Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is going to set him apart from the rest of the SEC.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall is ignoring the noise and focusing on toughness to rebuild the struggling Gators.

In one of the biggest coaching moves of the offseason, Florida brought in Jon Sumrall from Tulane to replace Billy Napier. He has brought energy with him to Gainesville, and ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit thinks the Gators made the best new hire in the SEC.

ESPN believes Florida's early season matchups against Auburn and Ole Miss could determine whether Jon Sumrall's first season is a success.