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Jon Sumrall filling out Florida Gators staff: Trautwein, Harris, Collins, Davis | 2026 Schedule Reaction Dec 15, 2025

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Breaking down Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall's major staff additions including offensive line coach Phil Trautwein from Penn State, defensive backs coaches Brandon Harris and Chris Collins, and wide receivers coach Marcus Davis. We'll also dive into the 2026 SEC schedule that features a brutal stretch of Texas, Georgia, and Oklahoma. Listen this Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat for analysis and discussion!

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Florida Gators 2026 Schedule Breakdown | Buster Faulkner OFFICIALLY HIRED Dec 12, 2025

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We've known the opponents for the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule, but now we know when Florida will play them. The hire of offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner is also now official.

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FLORIDA GATORS UPDATE: Jon Sumrall retains Gerald Chatman—Billy G and others not retained | 2025 Season Review Dec 09, 2025

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Breaking down the coaching staff changes under Jon Sumrall as Gerald Chatman is retained while Billy Gonzales, Jabbar Juluke, and others are not brought back to the Florida Gators. Plus, we get Will Miles’ thoughts on the hires of Buster Faulkner and Brad White.

Finally, a review of 2025 season predictions vs. reality, including Lagway's stats, offensive struggles, and VB3's breakout freshman campaign.

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Jon Sumrall's INCREDIBLE First Week at Florida + CFP Reaction | Gators Breakdown Plus Member Chat Dec 08, 2025

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Gator Nation is feeling a whole lot better about the Jon Sumrall hire after his remarkable first week as Florida's head coach. From landing top coordinators Buster Faulkner and Brad White to winning the AAC Championship and making the College Football Playoff with Tulane, Sumrall has shown he understands exactly what this job demands. Join us for an exclusive member chat as we break down Sumrall's impressive start and react to the College Football Playoff developments.

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BUSTER FAULKNER TO FLORIDA! Offensive Coordinator Hire + 4-Star Dylan Purter FLIPS to Gators! Dec 05, 2025

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Florida Gators land Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator after his dominant run at Georgia Tech, where the Yellow Jackets finished No. 12 nationally in total offense this season. Plus, 4-star safety Dylan Purter flips from LSU to join the Gators, bringing his physical style and versatility to Florida's secondary. Breaking down both huge additions and what they mean for Jon Sumrall's early days at Florida!

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The REAL Jon Sumrall: Florida's New Coach Is Different Than You Think | Tulane Insider Reveals All Dec 04, 2025

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Is Jon Sumrall the right hire for Florida? We sit down with Jake Weinstock, Editor in Chief at Fear the Wave Collective and Cohost of the Wavecast, to get the inside story on the Gators' new head coach.

After Lane Kiffin fell through, many Florida fans were skeptical about Sumrall. But Jake shares why this hire might be better than anyone realizes. From his authentic leadership style to his proven track record at TWO different Group of Five schools, discover what makes Sumrall unique.

In this episode, we discuss:

- Why Sumrall is nothing like Billy Napier despite similar backgrounds

- His incredible four consecutive conference championship appearances at two different schools

- The personal stories that reveal his character and coaching philosophy

- How he's adapted and thrived in the NIL/transfer portal era

- Why he left Tulane for Florida and what it says about the Gators' future

If you're a Florida fan wondering who Jon Sumrall really is, this is the conversation you need to hear from someone who's covered him up close for two years.

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Florida Gators National Signing Day | Coaching Search w Danny Wuerffel | Getting to know Jon Sumrall Dec 04, 2025

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In this MEGA EPISODE of Gators Breakdown, David Waters reacts to the Florida Gators' impressive National Signing Day following the recent hire of head coach Jon Sumrall. David also dives into the coaching search with Gators great QB Danny Wuerffel. To wrap up the episode, David sits down with Jake Weinstock, Editor in Chief at Fear the Wave Collective and cohost of the Wavecast, to learn more about Jon Sumrall. #FloridaGators #GatorsBreakdown #GoGators #CFB #SECFootball #CollegeFootball JOIN Gators Breakdown Plus: https://gatorsbreakdownplus.com Warner Safari Florida Gators Polos: https://warnersafari.com/discount/GATORSBREAKDOWN Move Back You Suck T-Shirt: https://gatorsbreakdown.printful.me/product/move-back-you-suck-t-shirt Get Florida Gators merch at Fanatics: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/DVYxja Questions or comments? Send them to gatorsbreakdown@gmail.com

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From Lane Kiffin to Jon Sumrall: Florida Gators Coaching Search DEEP DIVE with Danny Wuerffel Dec 04, 2025

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Florida has hired Jon Sumrall as head coach, and Gator great and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel takes you inside the entire coaching search process. Wuerffel reveals the truth behind the Lane Kiffin pursuit, addresses the misinformation that flooded the internet, and explains why Florida is excited about Sumrall. This is the definitive insider account of one of college football's most talked-about coaching searches.

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FLORIDA GATORS Q&A: Jon Sumrall kills opening press conference | Brad White hired as DC Dec 03, 2025

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Florida Gators fans have warmed to new head coach Jon Sumrall after his opening press conference. A day later, Sumrall made his first staff hire—Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White. David Waters, Alex Shepherd, and Andrew "Sponge" Franklin discuss these developments and hold a Q&A session.

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JON SUMRALL FLORIDA GATORS OPENING PRESS CONFERENCE: “I was made for this job.” Dec 02, 2025

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The University of Florida and new head coach Jon Sumrall held their opening press conference and while there was skepticism about hiring Sumrall, he made a great early impression.

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