Head coach Jon Sumrall has been on cloud nine this season. He has transformed Tulane into one of the top teams in the AAC. His coaching abilities caught the eyes of programs, especially those affected by the coaching carousel. However, developments show that Sumrall might not leave the Green Wave yet.

Under Jon Sumrall, the Green Wave sits third in the AAC with a 9-2 overall record, so it’s no surprise his name has surfaced for several vacant head-coaching positions. Auburn emerged as one of the top programs pursuing him, with Florida also showing interest. However, despite the attention, Football Scoop’s John Brice reported on X that Sumrall has withdrawn from consideration for Auburn’s offer.

“Multiple sources tell @FootballScoop that Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall has withdrawn from Auburn’s coaching search as Florida continues pursuit.”

The Auburn administration has been searching for a replacement ever since it fired Hugh Freeze. Freeze had signed a six-year deal in 2022 worth $6.5 million per year, totaling $39 million. In contrast, Sumrall’s contract at Tulane pays him $3 million annually, making him significantly more affordable than Freeze.

That would have been a profitable move for Auburn, giving the program a coach with a 41-11 career record at a much lower buyout cost. However, with Sumrall now out of the picture, the Tigers are left with fewer options.

This is a developing story…