Jon Sumrall has only been the head coach at Troy for two years, but he’s certainly made a difference. He led the Trojans to Sun Belt Championships in both of those seasons.
However, he’s now reportedly going to another Group of Five powerhouse. Sumrall is officially heading to Tulane to replace Willie Fritz as the Green Wave’s next head coach.
Tulane is in a good position as a program, having reached the AAC Championship each of the past two years.
Explore New Customer Offers at BetMGM
Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. One New Customer Offer Only. Add’l Terms
Jon Sumrall’s Resume
Sumrall certainly has the experience for a position like Tulane’s head coaching vacancy.
Sumrall, who played football at Kentucky and is from Huntsville, Alabama, led the Trojans to a 23-4 overall record since the beginning of the 2022 season.
Defense is Sumrall’s specialty, and during the past two years, Troy has ranked among the Sun Belt’s top three teams in total offense and scoring defense. In 2023, the Trojans allowed the 10th-fewest points per game in the FBS (17.15) and the 15th-fewest yards per game (306.5).
But not only that, he also has experience at Tulane. He was the team’s co-defensive coordinator from 2012-14.
Sumrall was Kentucky’s co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach before becoming the head coach at Troy.
He was also a linebackers coach at Ole Miss (2018), an assistant head coach and linebackers coach at Troy (2015-17), and an assistant at San Diego (2007-11).
Jon Sumrall’s Coaching History
Years | Team | Position |
2022-23 | Troy | HC |
2020-21 | Kentucky | Co-DC/ILBs |
2019 | Kentucky | ILBs |
2018 | Ole Miss | LBs |
2015-17 | Troy | LBs/ST |
2014 | Tulane | Co-DC/LB |
2012-13 | Tulane | Co-DC/DL |
2010-11 | San Diego | DC/LBs |
2007-09 | San Diego | DL |
2005-06 | Kentucky | GA |
What’s New Tulane Football Coach Jon Sumrall’s Salary?
The financial terms of Sumrall’s deal have not been publicized, but ESPN reported Sumrall agreed to a six-year deal. Former Green Wave head coach Willie Fritz was among the highest-paid Group of Five head coaches in 2023 with $2.8 million in total pay, according to USA Today.
Sumrall was tied for the highest-paid coach in the Sun Belt with $1 million at Troy this year.