playJon Sumrall shares jokes, thanks previous stops and sets Florida standards (5:47)Sumrall opens with a joke before thanking Tulane for allowing him to coach in the AAC Championship and explaining his family's commitment and excitement for the Gators. (5:47)Associated PressDec 4, 2025, 03:10 PM ETEmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Jon Sumrall made his first official hire as Florida's football coach Thursday, bringing aboard Kentucky's Brad White as defensive coordinator. The 43-year-old White spent the past eight years in Lexington, including seven of those in charge of the Wildcats' defense.