New Florida coach Jon Sumrall is reportedly targeting Duke’s Chris Foster to coach the Gators’ running backs in 2026.
CBS Sports reported that Foster is Florida’s top target for the role. Foster’s Blue Devils rushing attack ranked 94th in FBS in 2025 in rushing offense at 132.5 yards per game, though running back Nate Sheppard finished second in the ACC with 962 yards gained on 178 carries.
Duke’s Chris Foster has emerged as a target for the running backs coach job at Florida, sources tell @CBSSports.Foster, who has been of interest to multiple SEC teams this cycle, has helped Duke RB Nate Sheppard rank second in the ACC in rushing yards this season. pic.twitter.com/ZhocFqwv9R
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) December 22, 2025One of Foster’s immediate tasks would be to help retain the services of Florida running back Jadan Baugh, who became the Gators’ first 1,000-yard rusher in over a decade when he went off for 1,170 yards in 2025. Baugh, who turned in a 300-yard rushing effort against Florida State in Florida’s season finale, is reportedly meeting with Sumrall this week to discuss his future plans.
Baugh has also been linked with other big-time programs such as SEC rivals Texas and Georgia, as well as defending national champion Ohio State. The sophomore piled up 673 yards rushing in 2024 with 7 touchdowns as a freshman at Florida before his full explosion in 2025.
Foster’s hire is also notable in that he is one of the few Sumrall choices that don’t have previous ties to Tulane. Sumrall has already tapped Joe Craddock (QBs), Jonathan Galante (special teams), Byron “Bam” Hardmon (outside linebackers), Greg Gasparato (include linebackers), Evan McKissack (tight ends) and strength coach Rusty Whitt to come with him from New Orleans.
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