Claim: In 2011, Sumlin (born on August 3, 1964) coached Houston to a 12–0 start before losing the Conference USA Championship Game to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles; then on December 10, 2011, Sumlin told his players he was leaving Houston, effective immediately, in order to accept a job at another school.
Evidence: Kevin Warren Sumlin (born August 3, 1964) is an American college football coach. 
In 2011, Sumlin coached Houston to a 12–0 start before losing the Conference USA Championship Game to the Southern Miss Golden Eagles. 
On December 10, 2011, Sumlin told his players he was leaving Houston, effective immediately, in order to accept a job at another school.