Tension Rises as Florida Gators Pursue Auburns Top Coaching Candidate: Jon SumrallIn a surprising turn of events, the Florida Gators are now actively pursuing Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall, who was previously the front-runner for the Auburn Tigers coaching position. This development comes after Florida reportedly moved on from their interest in Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin, who is now expected to choose between staying at Ole Miss or moving to Louisiana State University.Sumrall had been the clear favorite for the Auburn job, with a nearly finalized deal in place. However, Auburns athletic director, John Cohen, had expressed a desire to announce the new coach on Sunday, right after the Iron Bowl. Now, it appears Florida might be making a last-minute push for Sumrall, offering him full control of their program if he were to take the job.Meanwhile, Sumrall is expected to make a decision about his coaching future on Sunday morning, which will likely be between staying at Tulane or exploring outside opportunities with Auburn and Florida. This sudden competition has certainly added a new layer of complexity to Auburns plans, as their insistence on keeping interim coach D.J. Durkin on staff might be a sticking point for Sumrall.The next few days will undoubtedly be pivotal for the future of the Auburn football program, as the Gators renewed interest in Sumrall could be a game-changer. If Florida successfully recruits Sumrall, Auburn would lose their top target, leaving them with fewer options.

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