With Florida legends on hand, new Gators coach Jon Sumrall promises to ‘just win a whole bunch’
Read full article: With Florida legends on hand, new Gators coach Jon Sumrall promises to ‘just win a whole bunch’Florida introduced new coach Jon Sumrall to much less fanfare than Lane Kiffin’s arrival would have created.
Give him the Baugh! Jadan Baugh runs wild in Florida’s 40-21 victory against rival FSU
Read full article: Give him the Baugh! Jadan Baugh runs wild in Florida’s 40-21 victory against rival FSUJadan Baugh ran for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns — the second-most rushing yards in school history — and Florida denied rival Florida State a chance to become bowl eligible with a 40-21 victory in the Swamp.
No. 20 Tennessee dominates Florida and wins in the Swamp for the first time since 2003
Read full article: No. 20 Tennessee dominates Florida and wins in the Swamp for the first time since 2003DeSean Bishop ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns, including one that ended with a flip into the end zone, and No. 20 Tennessee overwhelmed rival Florida 31-11 to win in the Swamp for the first time since 2003.
Florida to induct former coach Urban Meyer into the team’s ring of honor next season
Read full article: Florida to induct former coach Urban Meyer into the team’s ring of honor next seasonFormer Florida coach Urban Meyer, a two-time national champion with the Gators, will be inducted into the team’s ring of honor next season.
Lacy helps No. 6 Ole Miss rally past Florida for 34-24 win and Rebels fans chant ‘We want Lane!’
Read full article: Lacy helps No. 6 Ole Miss rally past Florida for 34-24 win and Rebels fans chant ‘We want Lane!’Kewan Lacy rushed for 224 yards and three touchdowns, including the go-ahead score on the first play of the fourth quarter, and No. 6 Mississippi rallied past Florida 34-24.
No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes ‘Cocktail Party’ with a 24-20 victory against Florida
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes ‘Cocktail Party’ with a 24-20 victory against FloridaGunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida.
No. 3 Florida begins title defense with revamped backcourt and stacked frontcourt
Read full article: No. 3 Florida begins title defense with revamped backcourt and stacked frontcourtFlorida coach Todd Golden turned to the transfer portal to replace his uber-talented backcourt that led the program to its third national championship.
Florida holds on to beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what might have been coach Billy Napier’s finale
Read full article: Florida holds on to beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what might have been coach Billy Napier’s finaleJadan Baugh ran for a career-high 150 yards and a touchdown, DJ Lagway threw for 280 yards to offset two interceptions and Florida beat Mississippi State 23-21 in what may have been Gators coach Billy Napier’s finale.
No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over Florida
Read full article: No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over FloridaMarcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida Saturday night.
Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the Swamp
Read full article: Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid.
Rumors about Florida QB DJ Lagway opting out mid-season are ‘comical’ and ‘a total myth’
Read full article: Rumors about Florida QB DJ Lagway opting out mid-season are ‘comical’ and ‘a total myth’Florida quarterback DJ Lagway wore a walking boot earlier this week, but coach Billy Napier says his foot injury was “no issue at all.”.
No. 4 Miami’s defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0
Read full article: No. 4 Miami’s defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 116 yards and a touchdown as No. 4 Miami defeats Florida 26-7 on Saturday night.
No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway’s passes in the Tigers’ 20-10 victory
Read full article: No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway’s passes in the Tigers’ 20-10 victoryGarrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.
Florida’s Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during loss
Read full article: Florida’s Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during lossFlorida coach Billy Napier says defensive lineman Brendan Bett is planning to apologize to teammates, fans and the player he spit at during an 18-16 loss to South Florida.
Gramatica’s kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier’s seat
Read full article: Gramatica’s kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier’s seatNico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets
Read full article: Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummetsOhio State is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll ahead of No. 2 Penn State and No. 3 LSU, which was joined this week by No. 5 Miami in the top five.
DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener
Read full article: DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in openerDJ Lagway threw three touchdown passes, Jadan Baugh ran for 104 yards and a score, and No. 15 Florida opened the season with a 55-0 drubbing of Long Island on Saturday night.
Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden’s salary to $6M annually after national title
Read full article: Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden’s salary to $6M annually after national titleFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.
At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the Bucs
Read full article: At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the BucsFormer Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
Read full article: Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival AuburnWalter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Read full article: Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seedsFittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sport’s biggest stage to play for the title.
Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech
Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas TechWalter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
Florida Gator fans pack Barkhaven to cheer on team during March Madness
Read full article: Florida Gator fans pack Barkhaven to cheer on team during March MadnessOn a night filled with March Madness excitement, Florida Gator fans gathered at Barkhaven to watch their team take center stage in the NCAA tournament.
No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77
Read full article: No. 4 Florida Gators win their 1st SEC Tourney title since 2014 by beating No. 8 Tennessee 86-77Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points as fourth-ranked Florida won its fifth Southeastern Conference Tournament title and first since 2014 Sunday, beating the No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers 86-77.
Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops out
Read full article: Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops outAuburn is still No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll despite a loss to Florida.
Former NFL, Florida Gators player faces drugs, gun charges in traffic stop arrest
Read full article: Former NFL, Florida Gators player faces drugs, gun charges in traffic stop arrestFormer Florida Gators Defensive End and ex-NFL player Earl James Okine was arrested during a traffic stop in Alachua County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding sexual harassment allegations
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding sexual harassment allegationsThe University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl
Read full article: Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla BowlDJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win
Read full article: Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry winMontrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.
Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Read full article: Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
Read full article: Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suitFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden is acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and says he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers.
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
Read full article: Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signsFlorida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida.
Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020
Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.
Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injury
Read full article: Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injuryFlorida coach Billy Napier says quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury.
Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17
Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the Swamp
Read full article: Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the SwampBackup quarterback Marcel Reed accounted for three touchdowns in his first collegiate start and Texas A&M dominated Florida 33-20 in what may have been coach Billy Napier’s final game with the Gators.
DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford
Read full article: DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of SamfordHighly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle.
Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'
Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarified comments from earlier this week regarding “some guy in his basement” and called it a “terrible choice of words.”.
Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussion
Read full article: Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussionFlorida expects to be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford on Saturday.
Former Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery attempt in San Francisco
Read full article: Former Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery attempt in San FranciscoRicky Pearsall, a former University of Florida football player, was shot and injured on Saturday afternoon, according to San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is another
Read full article: Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is anotherFlorida coach Billy Napier cracks jokes about his team’s inability to consistently get 11 men on the field last season.
Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of storms
Read full article: Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of stormsThe College World Series elimination game between Kentucky and Florida scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of inclement weather forecast for the Omaha area.
Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World Series
Read full article: Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World SeriesKentucky finally made it to a College World Series, and the Wildcats will be joined by at least three other Southeastern Conference teams on college baseball’s biggest stage.
Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win
Read full article: Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive winTrey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18.
No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp
Read full article: No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the SwampNo one could have imagined Tate Rodemaker and Max Brown would headline the latest matchup between in-state rivals Florida State and Florida.
Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp
Read full article: Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the SwampKJ Jefferson connected with Tyrone Broden for a 4-yard score in overtime that lifted Arkansas to a 39-36 victory at Florida, ending a six-game skid for the Razorbacks and giving them their first win in the Swamp in six tries.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna
Read full article: Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South CaroilnaGraham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard throw to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left, and Florida rallied from 10-points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina 41-39.
Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14
Read full article: Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14Ray Davis rushed for a career-high 280 yards and scored four touchdowns, including three in the first half, as Kentucky overwhelmed No. 22 Florida 33-19 on Saturday.
These 14 celebrities lived in Florida. Can you guess where?
Read full article: These 14 celebrities lived in Florida. Can you guess where?Given Florida’s popular beaches, warm weather and amazing tourist attractions, it’s no surprise that the state brings in its own crowd of celebrities wanting to live here.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
These Florida universities among best in US. One of them tops the list
Read full article: These Florida universities among best in US. One of them tops the listThe University of Florida was named the top U.S. public university in the 2024 America’s Best College Rankings, published Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal.
AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
Read full article: AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL messA person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.
Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn chargesorida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail after he was arrested on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.
Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in Swamp
Read full article: Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in SwampMontrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday.
Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24
Read full article: Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M.
University of Kentucky fans flip car, light fire after win over Florida
Read full article: University of Kentucky fans flip car, light fire after win over FloridaFans of the University of Kentucky Wildcats football team flipped over a car and set furniture on fire in Lexington, Kentucky, while celebrating the team’s 26 to 16 win over the University of Florida Gators on Sept. 10.
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play basketball again
Read full article: Florida’s Keyontae Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play basketball againFlorida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasn’t practiced or played since, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with hopes of resuming his college career.