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Florida Coaches Ranked Among Best CFB/CBB Duos
Todd Golden and Jon Sumrall named one of the top coaching tandems in college sports
Mar. 17, 2026 at 1:25am
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BetMGM released its rankings of the top college football and college basketball coaching duos, and the Florida Gators' Todd Golden and Jon Sumrall were included at No. 8 on the list. The Gators are the only school with a coach in either sport that has won a national championship, with Golden being the fourth highest-paid coach in college basketball. Sumrall was recruited by Golden and the two have already started building a strong partnership to bring championships to Gainesville.
Why it matters
Having a successful coaching duo in both football and basketball is a rare feat, and Florida is one of the few schools that can claim this. The ranking highlights the strength of the Gators' coaching staff and their potential to compete for titles in both sports.
The details
BetMGM released its top eight college football and college basketball coaching duos, with Florida's Todd Golden and Jon Sumrall coming in at No. 8. The top-ranked duo was Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Nate Oats, followed by Houston's Willie Fritz and Kelvin Sampson, and Tennessee's Josh Heupel and Rick Barnes. Florida is the only school with a coach in either sport that has won a national championship, as Golden is the fourth highest-paid coach in college basketball. Sumrall was recruited by Golden and the two have already started building a strong partnership to bring championships to Gainesville.
- BetMGM released its rankings on Monday, March 16, 2026.
The players
Todd Golden
The head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team, who is the fourth highest-paid coach in college basketball and has won a national championship.
Jon Sumrall
The new head coach of the Florida Gators football team, who was recruited by Todd Golden and is working to build a strong partnership with him.
What they’re saying
“As we went through this process of making a decision of what we were going to do next with our future, I had the privilege of spending some time on the phone and visiting with Todd Golden. His wife Megan kind of helped recruit Ginny a little bit, too.”
— Jon Sumrall, Florida Gators Football Head Coach
“As I've said before, he's the type of guy that we need. He has great energy. He's really happy to be here. He thinks this is a great place where you can win championships.”
— Todd Golden, Florida Gators Men's Basketball Head Coach
What’s next
The Gators will look to continue building momentum and competing for championships under the leadership of Golden and Sumrall.
The takeaway
Florida's coaching duo of Todd Golden and Jon Sumrall has been recognized as one of the best in college sports, highlighting the strength of the Gators' program and their potential to compete at the highest level in both football and basketball.
