Former Kentucky linebacker (2002-04) and linebackers coach (2019-21) Jon Sumrall has had an outstanding first season as the head coach at Troy. The Trojans are set to host Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Championship on Saturday. On Thursday, the 40-year-old was presented with a special award.
Jon Sumrall has been named the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year in his first season as the leader of the Trojans.
Behind a defense that ranks No. 11 in points per drive, Troy enters Saturday with a 10-2 (7-1) mark in a solid Group of Five league.