Jon Sumrall, Tulane’s head coach, is set to take over in Gainesville. In four seasons leading Tulane, he had nineteen victories and only seven losses. Now with Sumrall on the way, the Gators are adding proven toughness and real potential for what comes next. But before he takes the reins, one question already looms: how much more will Florida spend to get its future right?

How much will Jon Sumrall earn as Florida HC?

Florida and the Tulane HC have agreed in principle to a six-year, $7.5 million deal with “significant incentives tied to the CFP,” according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. When the Gators pivoted from Kiffin to Sumrall, reports suggested the number could climb into eight-figure territory. Tulane countered with an extension topping $4 million a year.

This is a developing story…