NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Tulane coach Jon Sumrall is leaving the Green Wave to take over the University of Florida’s football program, Florida’s athletic director confirmed.

College football insiders Pete Thamel of ESPN and Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports each reported that Florida officials expected Sumrall to accept their job offer Sunday.

Florida’s athletic director Scott Stricklin confirmed the news Sunday afternoon, calling Sumrall “an exceptional leader who has built successful programs at every stop.”

Tulane athletic director David Harris also confirmed Sumrall’s departure, in a statement expressing “our heartfelt appreciation for Jon’s leadership, hard work and dedication to Green Wave football over the past two seasons.

Thamel reported that Sumrall is expected to sign a six-year de

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