Jon Sumrall shares hilarious response to hearing his Florida team is favored against Ole Miss

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Fox News · collected 2026-09-21 · by Mark Harris

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Jon Sumrall, head coach of the Florida Gators, expressed surprise and humor during a Monday press conference when informed his team was favored over No. 4 Ole Miss for their upcoming Saturday game. Sumrall quipped about "good drugs" after hearing Vegas odds, showing skepticism despite Florida's strong start at 3-0 and recent entry into the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21. The article highlights the potential challenges for Ole Miss coming off an emotional win over LSU and entering a tough game against Florida in Gainesville.
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During his Monday press conference, Jon Sumrall, head coach of the Florida Gators, expressed surprise when informed by a reporter that his team was favored against Ole Miss. Sumrall jokingly quipped about "a lot of good drugs out there" after being told it was Vegas that had the Gators as favorites. Despite this, the Florida Gators are 3-0 on the season and have just entered the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21, while Ole Miss recently upset LSU in an emotional game. The sportsbooks view Saturday's contest as a potential letdown for the Rebels after their strong performance against LSU.

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Florida ORG · 6× Ole Miss ORG · 4× Rebels ORG · 4× Sumrall PERSON · 4× LSU ORG · 3× Auburn ORG · 2× Gators ORG · 2× Tigers ORG · 2× Vegas GPE · 2× The Florida Gators ORG · 1×

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Florida is 3-0 on the season and will welcome Ole Miss to town having just jumped into the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21, but it is quite clear that the sportsbooks see Saturday's contest as a major letdown spot for a Rebels team removed from taking down LSU at home in one of the most emotional games you'll ever see.
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🔮 During his Monday press conference, Sumrall reflected on the Gators' 44-39 win on the road at Auburn before turning the page to what will be his first primetime match up while manning the sideline in The Swamp with the Rebels in town.

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The Florida Gators welcome the Ole Miss Rebels to Gainesville on Saturday afternoon, and while Florida head coach Jon Sumrall is confident in his team's ability to upset the No. 4 team in the nation, that doesn't mean he has to agree with what Vegas is saying ahead of the monster SEC match up. asserted
Vegas → welcome → match
During his Monday press conference, Sumrall reflected on the Gators' 44-39 win on the road at Auburn before turning the page to what will be his first primetime match up while manning the sideline in The Swamp with the Rebels in town. asserted
what → reflect → town
When a reporter indicated that Florida was favored in the game as of Monday afternoon, he looked to his right before delivering a funny, yet also authentic reaction. asserted
he → indicate → reaction
"Who has us favored against these guys?" Sumrall asked the room. asserted
Sumrall → have → room
When the reporter indicated that it was Vegas that had the Gators favored, Sumrall joked that "there are a lot of good drugs out there." asserted
Sumrall → indicate → drugs
Florida is 3-0 on the season and will welcome Ole Miss to town having just jumped into the AP Top 25 Poll at No. 21, but it is quite clear that the sportsbooks see Saturday's contest as a major letdown spot for a Rebels team removed from taking down LSU at home in one of the most emotional games you'll ever see. asserted
you → welcome → games
If you believe in trap games, this is as trappy as they come. asserted
they → believe → games
It's not an easy task for a team to come off such an emotional high like Ole Miss experienced against LSU, immediately put it in the rear-view, and turn the focus to what will be a mighty stiff test against a Florida team looking to enter the contender conversation playing on its own turf. asserted
what → come → turf
One could argue that Ole Miss owns the strongest resume in all of college football thus far, with a win over Louisville in a neutral-site game to begin the season and then an eight-point victory over Lane Kiffin and the Tigers. uncertain
Miss → argue → Kiffin
The Rebels are also led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who could be the clubhouse leader for the Heisman Trophy, and who has his offense clicking at a dangerous level. uncertain
offense → lead → level
Speaking of the Heisman, Florida running back Jadan Baugh may be a main character in that conversation sooner rather than later. uncertain
Baugh → speak → conversation
Florida's offense has been elite through three games this season as well, scoring 66 points against FAU, 52 points against Campbell, and then hanging 44 points on Auburn on the road against what many believe is a well-above-average Tigers defense. asserted
many → score → road
One thing is for sure, and that is Sumrall or the players inside his locker won't be buying into the idea that Ole Miss is going to enter The Swamp feeling like an underdog after the performance the Rebels put together against LSU in Week 3. asserted
Rebels → buy → Week
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