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Jon Sumrall's teen son texts after Florida's 38-19 loss

Florida lost 38-19 at home to South Carolina, and the coach's teenage son, who left early, reportedly texted that the defeat may not be forgivable; a tough crowd.

On air: Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte on The Bonk-o-Meter
Published 11:47 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Jon Sumrall says teenage son sent him ruthless text before leaving Florida's loss to South Carolina early”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 11:47 AM ET on The Bonk-o-Meter, by Hank Ledger and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: South Carolina, Florida.
BBN covered this story before: Graham, Andrews face off as GOP jitters grow in South Carolina (October 12).

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Fox NewsJon Sumrall says teenage son sent him ruthless text before leaving Florida's loss to South Carolina early

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLet's check today's claim on the Bonk-o-Meter.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorToday's claim: Florida's coach Jon Sumrall says his thirteen-year-old son texted him after the thirty-eight to nineteen home loss to South Carolina that it may not be forgivable.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentFox News reports the boy had already left the game early.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo the review was filed from the parking lot, before the final score was even official.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHe left early.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe left early and still had notes. I have three PhDs and I have never delivered feedback that fast.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe facts check out.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe text exists, the score is real, and the word forgivable is doing a lot of work for a kid who can't drive yet.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd his only recourse is texting back to someone who controls his wifi.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo the rating is Mildly Bonkers. The claim is true, and the kid is fully unbonked.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentHe's already rated the rating as not forgivable.

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