The Green Wave is promoting passing game coordinator Will Hall to head coach, the school announced Monday, Dec. 8. Hall is replacing Jon Sumrall, who was hired by Florida after two seasons with Tulane. Sumrall is finishing out the season after leading the program to an American Conference Championship win.
‘I’m truly honored to accept this opportunity to serve as Tulane’s head football coach,’ Hall said in the announcement. ‘Tulane has been a special place for me. I’ve felt the unique spirit of Tulane and the strength of its culture. I’m excited to lead this program with a deep respect for its history, its people, and the city of New Orleans. Together, we’ll build on our success and continue to embody the resilience, pride, and excellence that make Tulane and this community so extraordinary.’
Hall, the offensive coordinator at Tulane from 2019-20, returned to the program as an assistant in 2025 after four years as the head coach at Southern Miss. Hall went 14-30 during his tenure with the Golden Eagles.
Tulane won its second American Conference title in four seasons after defeating North Texas 34-21 in essentially a CFP play-in game on Dec. 5. Hall will be Tulane’s third coach in four seasons, as Sumrall succeeded now-Houston coach Willie Fritz, who left after the 2023 season.
Tulane has been one of the best non-Power Four programs in college football in recent years, and Hall will look to continue that momentum.
‘We are thrilled to select Will Hall to be our head coach,’ Tulane athletic director David Harris said. ‘His character, integrity, and leadership qualities are evident both on and off the field. With extensive head coaching experience and a proven track record of success at every level, Will embodies the qualities we value in our program. We believe he is the right person to lead Tulane Football into its next chapter.’