Florida Gators

January 2, 2026 at 3:03 p.m.

Florida shooting guard Xaivian Lee overcame early struggles after transferring from Princeton to position himself...

Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson, left, outruns Texas defensive back Jelani McDonald to score a 55-yard touchdown during the Gators' 29-21 win against Texas Oct. 4, 2025 in the Swamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Gators re-sign WR Dallas Wilson, among Jon Sumrall’s top priorities to keep

January 1, 2026 at 11:19 a.m.

Florida re-signed receiver Dallas Wilson to secure one of new coach Jon Sumrall's top priorities...

The transfer portal opens on Friday as new coach Jon Sumrall and his staff continue to construct the 2026 Gators. Who will stay and who will go? (Photos by The Associated Press, Getty Images)

Florida Gators Podcast: Decisions, decisions … transfer portal madness arrives | VIDEO

December 30, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

The transfer portal opens on Friday as new coach Jon Sumrall and his staff continue...

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) drives past Dartmouth forward Brandon Mitchell-Day (21) during the second half on Monday night in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins)

No. 22 UF closes out 2025 with 4th consecutive victory, 94-72 vs. Dartmouth

December 29, 2025 at 10:23 p.m.

The defending national champion Gators (9-4) built a 32-point lead in the second half and...

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall speaks during his Dec. 1 introduction at the Heavenar Football Center in Gainesville. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

New Gators coach Jon Sumrall fills out his staff at Florida

December 21, 2025 at 8:59 p.m.

Several Tulane assistants, including former UF linebacker Bam Hardmon, will join the Florida coaching staff.

Jon Sumrall hires former Gator Bam Hardmon, Tulane assistant Greg Gasparato to coach linebackers

December 21, 2025 at 3:10 p.m.

Former Gator Bam Hardmon and Tulane assistant Chris Gasparato will coach Florida's linebackers for new...

Gators hire Rusty Whitt from Tulane to become Jon Sumrall’s strength coach

December 21, 2025 at 12:53 p.m.

Tulane strength and condition coach Rusty Whitt will join new coach Jon Sumrall at UFto...

Gators’ Jon Sumrall brings offensive coordinator Joe Craddock from Tulane to coach quarterbacks

December 21, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Tulane offensive coordinator Joe Craddock will join new UF coach Jon Sumrall to coach quarterbacks.

Florida’s Jon Sumrall brings Johnathan Galante from Tulane to coach special teams

December 21, 2025 at 12:46 p.m.

Johnathan Galante will join Florida coach Jon Sumrall to oversee special teams after improving the...

Alabama wide receiver Lotzeir Brooks (17) makes a touchdown catch at Oklahoma during the second half on Friday night. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Mike Bianchi: The College Football Playoff has arrived, but the sport's soul is gone

December 20, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

What we’re left with now is a sport that feels increasingly transactional, untethered from its...

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall jogs before the American conference title game against North Texas in New Orleans on Dec. 5. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

No. 17 Tulane coach Sumrall mourns father’s death day before facing No. 6 Ole Miss in playoff debut

December 20, 2025 at 12:28 a.m.

The incoming Gators coach said his 77-year-old father died in his sleep on Thursday night...

Gators’ Jon Sumrall might have hit the transfer portal himself, doesn’t judge those who do

December 18, 2025 at 11:37 a.m.

New Gators coach Jon Sumrall doesn't judge those who transfer because he almost did the...

Florida sophomore tailback Jadan Baugh (13) rushed for 266 yards against Florida State Nov. 29 in the Swamp to become the Gators' first 1,000-yard rusher during the regular season since 2012. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

UF’s Jon Sumrall: Jadan Baugh ‘extremely high priority’ for Gators

December 18, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

UF sophomore Jadan Baugh is one of the nation's most-coveted tailbacks, but new Gators coach...

Gators' coaching legends Urban Meyer, left, and Steve Spurrier chat before Jon Sumrall is introduced as UF's next coach Monday in Gainesville.(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mike Bianchi: Gators are making the right call by welcoming Urban Meyer back into the family

December 18, 2025 at 1:19 a.m.

Urban Meyer’s legacy is a paradox – undeniable greatness intertwined with some uncomfortable controversy.

It's been a difficult season for Florida coach Kevin O'Sullivan, who has had bullpen issues entering this weekend's pivotal SEC series with Arkansas. (Gary McCullough/AP)

Gators baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan returns from leave of absence

December 17, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

UF coach Kevin O’Sullivan will return from a leave of absence to address personal matters...

Quarterback DJ Lagway leaves Gators as new head coach Jon Sumrall’s roster rebuild begins. (John Raoux/The Associated Press)

Florida Gators podcast: DJ leaves Gators as Sumrall’s roster rebuild begins (Ep. 416)

December 16, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

Orlando Sentinel writer Edgar Thompson and Associated Press writer Mark Long discuss Florida quarterback DJ...

Florida receiver Aidan Mizell catches a touchdown pass over LSU's Tamarcus Cooley during the Gators' 20-10 loss Sept. 13 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Gators WR Aidan Mizell latest UF player to enter transfer portal

December 16, 2025 at 1:28 p.m.

Florida receiver Aidan Mizell, a former Orlando Boone standout, is transferring after three years with...

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall has hired many of his Gators' assistant coaches since he was introduced Dec. 1 in Gainesville to replace Billy Napier. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Jon Sumrall continues to assemble Gators’ staff while coaching Tulane in CFP

December 15, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.

Auburn receivers coach Marcus Davis and Kentucky defensive backs coach Chris Collins are set to...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will transfer after he threw 16 touchdowns and an SEC-leading 14 interceptions as a sophomore in 2025. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Gators QB DJ Lagway to transfer from UF after disappointing season

December 15, 2025 at 2:26 p.m.

UF QB DJ Lagway announced he'll enter the transfer portal after two seasons with the...

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) goes to the basket as George Washington forward Luke Hunger (33) defends during the first half on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Lee scores 24 to lead No. 18 Florida to 80-70 victory over George Washington

December 13, 2025 at 9:57 p.m.

Thomas Haugh added 19 points and seven rebounds while Boogie Fland finished with 12 points...

UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris left the Knights and will reportedly become the secondary coach under new UF coach Jon Sumrall. (Orlando Sentinel file)

UF lures UCF DBs coach Brandon Harris away from FSU to join Gators

December 12, 2025 at 9:46 p.m.

Under new UF DBs coach Brandon Harris, UCF ranked 25th in the country in passing...

Former UF offensive lineman Phil Trautwein, the left tackle for the 2006 and 2008 national champions, helped the Gators land two of his former linemen at Penn State, Eagan Boyer and TJ Shanahan. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Ex-Gator Phil Trautwein to become UF offensive line coach

December 13, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

Former Gator Phil Trautwein will join new UF coach Jon Sumrall to coach the Gators'...

Jon Sumrall speaks Dec. 1 in Gainesville as he is introduced as the Gators' new head football coach. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

A look at new UF coach Jon Sumrall’s first Gators’ schedule in 2026

December 12, 2025 at 11:14 a.m.

The SEC released Florida's 2026 schedule, the first for Gators' head coach Jon Sumrall.

Florida head coach Todd Golden instructs his team during a 77-73 loss to UConn Dec. 9 in the first half at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

Gators look to get back on track against GW in Orange Bowl Classic

December 11, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

Florida coach Todd Golden heads to the Orange Bowl Classic in South Florida hovering above...

UConn guard Solo Ball (1) drives to the basket against Florida guard CJ Ingram II (11) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

No. 18 Florida falls to 5-4 with loss to No. 5 UConn in Jimmy V Classic

December 11, 2025 at 1:19 a.m.

Solo Ball scored 19 points as UConn earned its fourth victory over a ranked opponent...

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall is 17-9 away from home during two-year stints at each Tulane and Troy. Billy Napier's teams were 5-18 during his four seasons. (Matthew Hinton/The Associated Press)

Florida Gators Podcast: Jon Sumrall hits ground running, did CFP committee stumble? (Ep. 415)

December 9, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall didn’t waste any time making his two biggest staff...

Todd Golden, head coach of the Florida Gators basketball team, on Nov. 16, 2025 in Jacksonville and newly hired Florida football head coach Jon Sumrall in New Orleans on Nov. 29, 2025. (James Gilbert/Getty Images and Matthew Hinton/The Associated Press)

UF’s Todd Golden sees big things ahead for Jon Sumrall’s Gators

December 9, 2025 at 10:02 a.m.

Men's basketball coach Todd Golden is confident Jon Sumrall can resurrect a UF football program...

Florida defensive line coach Gerald Chatman's demanding, vocal approach has elevated the play of the Gators up front. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

New UF coach Jon Sumrall retains Gators’ D-line coach Gerald Chatman

December 9, 2025 at 12:59 p.m.

UF football coach Jon Sumrall will retain Gerald Chatman to coach the Gators' defensive line...

Florida point guard Boogie Fland reacts during the second half o the Gators' 67-66 loss at Duke Dec. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Gators’ Boogie Fland eyeing upset over UConn in return to Big Apple

December 8, 2025 at 2:16 p.m.

Florida point guard Boogie Fland returns to home town New York City to lead the...

New UF head coach Jon Sumrall will push to complete the 2026 Gators' roster when during the transfer portal window Jan. 2-16. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Gators wrap up Jon Sumrall’s ’26 class with 3 DBs, sit No. 16 in rankings

December 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Safety Kaiden "KD" Hall of Milton, located in Florida's Panhandle, completed the 2026 class when...

Former Florida head coach Billy Napier reacts during the Gators' 23-21 win against Mississippi State Oct. 19 in the Swamp, his final game at UF. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Former Gators coach Billy Napier hired by James Madison University

December 5, 2025 at 9:35 a.m.

Former Florida coach Billy Napier has reportedly found a new home in a familiar spot,...

UF to hire Buster Faulkner as Gators next offensive coordinator

December 5, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

UF coach Jon Sumrall will hire Georgia Tech's Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator to return...

Jon Sumrall is introduced by athletic director Scott Stricklin as the new head coach of the University of Florida football team during a news conference on campus on Dec. 1. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Mike Bianchi: UF and FSU both whiff on Kiffin: Gators land UCF’s almost-hire, ‘Noles get stuck with Norvell

December 5, 2025 at 4:31 p.m.

FSU athletic director Michael Alford reportedly negotiated with Lane Kiffin even though head coach Mike...

Windermere senior cornerback CJ Bronaugh, who is also a state-champion sprinter, stuck with his commitment to Florida and is among 15 high schoolers who signed with the Gators during the Early Signing Period. (Chris Hays/Orlando Sentinel)

Gators ink 15 to 2026 class, beating top competition for some commits amid coaching change

December 3, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

The Early Signing Period arrived for Florida with new head coach Jon Sumrall still coaching...

Duke's Cameron Boozer (12) and Florida's Alex Condon (21) battle for a loose ball during the first half Tuesday in Durham, N.C.. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Evans’ late 3 helps No. 4 Duke top No. 15 Florida in ACC/SEC Challenge

December 2, 2025 at 10:08 p.m.

Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left as Duke held on to...

Florida Gators Podcast: Jon Sumrall wins press conference, sets sights on restoring championship success (Ep. 314)

December 2, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

With Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Danny Wuerffel in attendance, Jon Sumrall vowed to deliver...

Former Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White will join new UF coach Jon Sumrall's to serve in the same role. White and Sumrall worked three season together at Kentucky (2019-21). (Timothy D. Easley/The Associated Press)

Florida Gators to name Kentucky’s Brad White as defensive coordinator

December 2, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.

New UF football coach Jon Sumrall is hiring Brad White, a former co-coordinator at Kentucky,...

UF coaching legends Urban Meyer (left) and Steve Spurrier chat before Jon Sumrall is introduced as the new Gators head coach on Monday. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Sumrall to prioritize current Gators over recruits ahead transfer portal deadline

December 2, 2025 at 2:24 p.m.

While Florida wanted onlookers Monday to believe it could recapture the magic of past Gator...

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall bursts into laughter as he speaks while being introduced as the Gators' next coach Monday at UF in Gainesville. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

With Gator legends Spurrier, Meyer on hand, Jon Sumrall vows, ‘We’re going to win.’

December 1, 2025 at 9:58 p.m.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall vowed to deliver championship success as Gator legends Steve Spurrier...

Jon Sumrall bursts into laughter as he speaks after being introduced as the new head coach of the University of Florida football team during a press conference on campus in Gainesville on Monday, December 1, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)

Pictures: Jon Sumrall introduced as new UF football coach

By Stephen M. Dowell

December 1, 2025 at 5:54 p.m.

Jon Sumrall was introduced as the new head coach of the University of Florida football...

Florida head coach Todd Golden, left, congratulates Thomas Haugh (10) during the Gators' 90-78 win Nov. 28 against Providence in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

No. 15 Gators face big road test against star Cameron Boozer and No. 4 Duke

December 1, 2025 at 3:20 p.m.

A message from Coach K was further proof to Todd Golden he’d arrived. A visit...

New Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall, seen here on Saturday at a Tulane-Charlotte game, has taken both Troy and Tulane to four conference championships in four seasons as a head coach. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

Mike Bianchi: Gators miss Lane Train, and now hope their new Jon Boat doesn't sink

November 30, 2025 at 8:43 p.m.

After the Lane Kiffin rejection, the Jon Sumrall era begins in Gainesville not with trumpets,...

Former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell, right, will join UF in the same role after five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Caldwell is shown here in 2018 with former Jacksonville coach Tom Coughlin. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

UF hires Philadelphia Eagles exec to be general manager

December 1, 2025 at 6:15 p.m.

UF hired Dave Caldwell away from the Philadelphia Eagles to become the Gators' GM, a...

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is 41-11 during four seasons as a head coach, including the past two at Tulane as the Green Wave pushes for a CFP spot out of the Group of Five. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Florida Gators hire Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as football coach

November 30, 2025 at 3:54 p.m.

The University of Florida hired Tulane's Jon Sumrall as the Gators head coach to conclude...

RB Baugh gets UF’s 1st 1,000-yard season in decade

November 30, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

His 1,170-yards season total ranks seventh in program history.

With a shot at becoming bowl-eligible with a victory Saturday evening in The Swamp, FSU coach Mike Norvell's team lost to a team that had beaten just 2 FBS teams this season. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Mike Bianchi: Gators blow out FSU, now try to convince themselves Tulane's Jon Sumrall would be a good hire

November 30, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

Now Gator Nation turns its attention to moving on from the Lane Kiffin rejection and...

Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos, right, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Florida safety Bryce Thornton during the Gators' win against the Seminoles Saturday night in the Swamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Baugh, Florida rout Florida State as Gators end four-game skid

November 29, 2025 at 10:04 p.m.

Florida beat FSU 40-21 to end the Seminoles' bowl aspirations.

Florida coach Todd Golden congratulates Thomas Haugh (10) in the second half on Friday against Providence in San Diego during the Rady Children's Invitational tournament. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Xaivian Lee scores 20 and No. 10 Florida’s frontcourt excels in 90-78 win over Providence

November 28, 2025 at 8:47 p.m.

Thomas Haugh and Reuben Chinyelu each had double-doubles as the Gators rebounded in the third-place...

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is the top target at UF and LSU while his current school pushes to keep him in Oxford. (Jason Clark/Getty Images)

Mike Bianchi: Lane Train doesn't stop in Gainesville; Gators left standing on the platform

November 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Lane Kiffin wasn’t just a candidate; he was the swagger UF has lacked since Steve...

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin argues a call with an official during the Rebels' 34-24 home win against the Gators Nov. 15 in Oxford. The 50-year-old coach was Florida's top target to replace Billy Napier. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Source: UF target Lane Kiffin no longer a candidate for Gators opening

November 28, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is no longer a candidate at Florida to replace Billy...

Florida guard Boogie Fland, right, drives past TCU guard Brock Harding (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Rady Children’s Invitational tournament Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

TCU’s go-ahead jumper with 48 seconds left stuns No. 10 Florida 84-80

November 27, 2025 at 6:16 p.m.

Thomas Haugh and Urban Klavzar scored 20 apiece for the defending national champion Gators (4-2),...

Florida offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) warms up before a game against LIU Brooklyn on Aug. 30, 2025, in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)

Gators OL leader Jake Slaughter reflects on hardship, friendship before his last game

November 27, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

“He works the hardest on the field,” lineman Austin Barber said of center Jake Slaughter....

Tommy Castellanos (1) of the Florida State Seminoles looks to pass the ball during the first half against NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium on Nov. 21, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (David Jensen/Getty Images)

Lagway and Castellanos: A tale of two inconsistent quarterbacks

By Bob Ferrante

November 27, 2025 at 9:16 a.m.

When Florida State (5-6) visits Florida (3-8) on Saturday, the quarterbacks will be seeking to...

Florida State and Florida players scuffle at midfield after the Gators' 31-11 win Nov. 30, 2024, in Tallahassee. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

Gators push to prevent rival FSU’s flag planting, sod stealing in the Swamp

November 26, 2025 at 11:49 p.m.

Florida will face FSU looking to end a four-game losing streak while the struggling Seminoles...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway scrambles away from Florida State linebacker Shawn Murphy in a Nov. 30 victory in Tallahassee. (Colin Hackley/AP)

Game time: Fast facts, odds, keys to Gators vs. FSU

November 26, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.

UF and FSU square off unranked for the third time in five meetings during a...

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is scheduled to announce his future coaching plans on Nov. 29, the same day UF and FSU square off in the Swamp. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images)

Gators Q&A: Is this DJ Lagway’s last game at the Swamp?

November 26, 2025 at 10:09 p.m.

UF and FSU will square off during one of the least-anticipated meetings of two in-state...

Florida transfer guard Xaivian Lee is shooting just 15.8% from 3-point range as the No. 10 Gators struggle from beyond the arc heading to a two-game holiday tournament in San Diego. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Gators’ Xaivian Lee slumping to San Diego searching for his shot

November 25, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

Florida's struggling shooting guard Xavian Lee is searching for answers and a few shots to...

The Florida Gators have reportedly moved on from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin as a coaching candidate. (Jason Clark/Getty Images)

Florida Gators Podcast: Decision day for Lane Kiffin coming as Gators hope to get their man (Ep. 313)

November 25, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has a decision to make. It can’t come soon enough...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) scrambles from the Tennessee defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida-Florida State predictions: Will FSU win rivalry game to earn bowl bid?

By Keven Lerner

November 25, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.

While UF's chances of winning the Lane Kiffin sweepstakes remains up in the air, one...

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks sacks LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier during the Gators' 27-16 upset Nov. 16, 2024, at Ben HIll Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. (John Raoux/AP)

Gators DT Caleb Banks faces FSU pushing to salvage lost and injury-plagued season

November 24, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Florida DT Caleb Banks set aside NFL draft considerations to return from injury for the...

Former Florida Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer is honored after being inducted into the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame during the first half of the Gators visit from Tennessee Saturday night in the Swamp. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Former UF coach Urban Meyer celebrated, to enter Gators’ Ring of Honor in 2026

November 23, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

UF celebrated former coach Urban Meyer at the Tennessee game and announced that he'll enter...

A Florida fans wears a paper bag on his head in during the Gators' 31-11 loss to Tennessee Saturday night in the Swamp. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida pummeled by Tennessee as Vols end two-decade drought in Swamp

November 23, 2025 at 12:26 p.m.

Florida hit a new low during a 31-11 loss to Tennessee as the Vols ended...

Florida 7-9 center Olivier Rioux (32) is congratulated by teammates after scoring his first point during the Gators' 80-45 win Friday night against Merrimack in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

UF’s 7-9 Olivier Rioux scores long-awaited first point for Gators

November 22, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.

Florida's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, the tallest player in college basketball history, scored his first points...

Gators’ top target Lane Kiffin to announce plans after Ole Miss’ Nov. 28 game

November 22, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.

Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter issued a statement that Lane Kiffin would reveal his...

At their tailgating spot at The Grove, Ole Miss fans hoping to keep Florida for luring away Rebels coach Lane Kiffin told the Gators: 'Get Your Own Coach!' (Liana Handler/Special to the Sentinel)

Mike Bianchi: Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss contract is a sad blueprint for college football's broken system

November 22, 2025 at 3:37 p.m.

If Lane Kiffin walks out on his Ole Miss contract, he'll owe $4 million, but...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is pressured by Mississippi defensive tackle Will Echoles (52) during the Gators' 34-24 loss Nov. 15 in Oxford. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Florida-Tennessee predictions: Will Gators upset No. 20 Vols at the Swamp?

By Keven Lerner

November 21, 2025 at 9:40 a.m.

Tennessee has lost 10 straight games in Gainesville. But will the Vols finally end that...

Former Florida quarterback Graham Mertz leads the Gators in a celebration after a 29-16 win against Tennessee Sept. 16, 2023 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Game time: TV info, odds, keys to Gators vs. No. 20 Tennessee

November 25, 2025 at 12:23 p.m.

Florida looks to extend its 10-game winning streak in the Swamp against No. 20 Tennessee,...

Florida’s top target Lane Kiffin stayed the course at Ole Miss while remaining mum about his coaching future until choosing LSU. (Kiffin photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators Podcast: Pursuit of Lane Kiffin continues during Tennessee week

November 20, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

Florida’s top target Lane Kiffin tries to stay the course at Ole Miss while remaining...

Jayden Woods #15 of the Florida Gators runs with the ball after an interception against Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Gators rave about ‘freak’ freshman Jayden Woods, who has no plans of leaving UF

November 20, 2025 at 2:12 p.m.

Florida Gators standout defensive edge rusher Jayden Woods has impressed coaches and teammates, and the...

Florida head coach Urban Meyer will be honored prior to the Tennessee game Nov. 22 in the Swamp ahead of his Dec. 9 induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. (Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel)

Urban Meyer’s return could inspire Gators against No. 20 Tennessee

November 21, 2025 at 7:38 a.m.

UF interim coach Billy Gonzales hopes he and the Gators can rise to the occasion...

Lane Kiffin, UF’s top target, in unenviable position amid ‘systematical problem’

November 19, 2025 at 8:09 p.m.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has to decide among the Gators, LSU and his Rebels...

Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin, the top candidate for the Florida opening, said he plans to coach the Rebels during the Nov. 28 regular-season finale at Mississippi State. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Gators’ top target Lane Kiffin denies Ole Miss ultimatum: ‘That’s absolutely not true’

November 19, 2025 at 8:09 p.m.

Gators' top target and Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin denied a report that he was...

Florida linebacker Jaden Robinson (29) sacks Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) during the Gators' 23-17 overtime loss Oct. 12 in Knoxville. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Gators Q&A: Did DJ impress Lane Kiffin? Why is Tennessee game in November?

November 19, 2025 at 8:10 p.m.

UF prepares to host Tennessee while looking to keep the good times rolling against the...

A young fan shows his support for Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss. (Rogelio V. Solis/The Associated Press)

Florida Gators Podcast: Florida fights, but falls at Ole Miss … against the Gators’ future coach? (Ep. 311)

November 17, 2025 at 10:19 p.m.

During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss what went wrong, but more importantly...

Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales congratulates his players as they return to the sideline during the Gators' 34-24 loss at No. 7 Ole Miss Nov. 15 in Oxford. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Billy Gonzales expects Gators’ emotion, energy to show up against rival Tennessee

November 17, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

Like his mentor Urban Meyer, Gators' interim coach Billy Gonzales will look summon energy and...

Despite flashes of success, UF QB DJ Lagway calls season ’emotionally draining’

November 17, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Florida’s offensive woes aren’t new by any means, but Lagway’s dreary reaction to them is....

Florida's Boogie Fland shoots the ball against Miami's Tre Donaldson during the second half of the Gators' victory on Sunday night in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

No. 10 Florida overcomes foul trouble from big men Condon and Chinyelu to beat Miami 82-68

By Mark Long

November 17, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

The defending national champion Gators (3-1) swept Florida State and Miami for the first time...

Ole Miss fan Sarah Kathryn Sanders (right) poses with a cutout of coach Lane Kiffin and his dog Juice on Sanders' 40th birthday prior to Florida's matchup with the Rebels Nov. 15, 2025 in Oxford, Miss. (Orlando Sentinel photo/Edgar Thompson).

Coach Lane Kiffin’s decision hangs nervously in the air at Ole Miss

November 17, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's decision on his future seized center stage during the Florida's...

Florida interim head coach Billy Gonzales of looks on during the Gators' 34-20 loss at No. 7 Ole Miss Saturday night in Oxford. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

UF’s upset bid at Ole Miss falls short as Lane Kiffin’s Rebels keep alive CFP hopes

November 16, 2025 at 12:46 a.m.

Ole Miss rallied for a 34-24 win against Florida to keep alive its CFP hopes...

Will this year be the first time in history when Florida and Florida State fire their coaches in the same season? Billy Napier, left, has already been fired at UF and Mike Norvell, right, is on the hot seat at FSU. (AP/John Raoux)

Mike Bianchi: The Sunshine State has never been darker in college football

November 16, 2025 at 2:24 a.m.

The decline of the Sunshine State's "Big Three" programs — Florida, FSU and Miami —...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway ranks 15th in the SEC in passer rating after he was second in 2024 as a true freshman. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Gators DJ Lagway aims to bounce back at Ole Miss with Lane Kiffin watching

November 13, 2025 at 10:09 p.m.

UF QB DJ Lagway will strive to bounce back as the Gators visit Ole Miss...

During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark weigh the Gators’ chances as two-touchdown underdogs Saturday, but seemingly favorites to land Lane Kiffin.

FLORIDA GATORS PODCAST: Lane Train picks up steam as Florida hits the road (Ep. 310)

November 13, 2025 at 5:57 p.m.

The Gators are bound for Ole Miss aiming to bounce back from a debacle at...

Game time: TV info, odds, keys to Gators at No. 7 Ole Miss

November 13, 2025 at 3:55 p.m.

Florida travels to No. 7 Ole Miss as 15.5-point underdogs with 19 straight losses away...

If Lane Kiffin decides to leave Ole Miss, what will be his next coaching destination? (Thomas Graning/Associated Press)

Mike Bianchi: LSU's Brian Kelly buyout buffoonery is gifting Gators a clear path to Lane Kiffin

November 13, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

By trying to stiff Brian Kelly out of his $54 million buyout, LSU doesn’t just...

Gators, coach Billy Gonzales reticent about Lane Train ahead of Saturday’s showdown

November 13, 2025 at 6:06 p.m.

If Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin’s repost on his X account of UF quarterback DJ...

Florida coach Steve Spurrier pictured in 2001 and Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin pictured in 2023. (The Associated Press and Getty Images)

Lane Kiffin could be Steve Spurrier 2.0 if he chooses Gators

November 13, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.

Lane Kiffin's No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels prepare to host the reeling Gators Saturday night...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's sophomore slump features 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions and just three wins. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)

Florida-Ole Miss predictions: Do Gators have any shot in Lane Kiffin Bowl?

By Keven Lerner

November 12, 2025 at 1:02 p.m.

The Gators are 15 1/2-point underdogs for good reason in what is being dubbed the...

Florida coach Todd Golden reacts during the Gators' matchup with Florida State Tuesday night in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

No. 10 Gators hold off feisty FSU behind Thomas Haugh and Boogie Fland

November 12, 2025 at 10:44 a.m.

Florida's Thomas Haugh and Boogie Fland joined forces to lead the Gators to a come-from-behind...

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is the brains behind an offense averaging 37 points and leading the nation in pass plays of at least 20 yards. (Photo by Jason Clark/Getty Images)

Gators Q&A: Can Gators slow down the Lane Train at Ole Miss?

November 11, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

While Lane Kiffin's No. 6 Rebels continue to pursue a spot in the CFP, the...

Florida quarterbacks DJ Lagway and Tramell Jones Jr. (Photos by Sam Craft/The Associated Press and Michael Swensen/The Associated Press

FLORIDA GATORS PODCAST: Florida collapses at Kentucky as Gators quit on season (Ep. 309)

November 10, 2025 at 6:49 p.m.

The Gators were beaten down and eventually gave up during a 38-7 loss to the...

Florida coach Todd Golden looks on during the Gators' 104-64 win against North Florida Nov. 6 at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

Todd Golden’s No. 10 Gators set to face new-look, fast-paced FSU

November 10, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.

Gators coach Todd Golden has established Florida's superiority over FSU, but Seminoles have a new...

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (17), right, played during the NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Nov. 8, 2025, in Lexington, Ky., when starting quarterback DJ Lagway (2), shown in Oct. 11, 2025 game against Texas A&M, was benched. (Sam Craft/The Associated Press and Michael Swensen/The Associated Press)

Gators QB DJ Lagway remains starter, WR Tre Wilson’s season over

November 10, 2025 at 6:56 p.m.

Florida will stick with quarterback DJ Lagway as the Gators' starter despite his three-interception night...

Five things learned from UF loss at Kentucky: Tramell Jones Jr.’s time arrives as DJ Lagway, Gators’ D collapse

November 10, 2025 at 9:00 p.m.

The loss dropped the Gators to 5-17 away from Gainesville since former coach Billy Napier...

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) tries to escape Kentucky defender Mi'Quise Humphrey-Grace during the Gators' 38-7 loss Nov. 8 at Kroger Field in Lexington. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Florida Gators lay down in Lexington as Kentucky romps

November 8, 2025 at 11:48 p.m.

UF's will to fight ran out as the Gators quit and coaches gave up on...

Florida heads to Kentucky looking for its first win since 2019 in the Bluegrass State. (Billy Gonzales photo by John Raoux/The Associated Press)

FLORIDA GATORS PODCAST: Florida seeks rare win at Kentucky, Gators’ hoops bounces back with a vengeance (Ep. 308)

November 7, 2025 at 12:29 p.m.

The Gators are on the road against the Wildcats — two struggling programs playing out...

Florida defensive tackle Michai Boireau celebrates in front of fans as he comes off the field after during a game against Mississippi State on Oct. 18, 2025, in Gainesville. His late interception preserved the Gators’ win. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

How lineman Michai Boireau’s maturity turned him into a game-changing force for Florida

November 7, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.

Boireau has shown improvements in his sophomore season, headlined by the kiss-worthy interception during the...

Florida's 7-9 center Olivier Rioux makes his Gators' debut to become the tallest player in college basketball during a 105-64 win against North Florida Thursday night in Gainesville. (AP Photo/Chris Watkins)

Gators’ 7-foot-9 Rioux makes historic debut, becomes tallest player in college basketball history

November 7, 2025 at 2:19 p.m.

UF's 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux made his long-awaited debut against North Florida to become the tallest...

Florida coach Todd Golden yells during the Gators' home opener against North Florida Thursday at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

No. 3 UF routs North Florida by 40 as Gators bounce back from Arizona loss

November 7, 2025 at 7:26 a.m.

Florida moved past a season-opening loss to Arizona with a vengeance to beat North Florida...

Florida running back Jadan Baugh, bottom center, reaches over the goal line with the ball for one of his five touchdowns against Kentucky during the Gators' 48-20 win Oct. 19, 2024 in the Swamp. (John Raoux/The Associated Press file)

Game time: TV info, odds, keys to Gators at Kentucky

November 7, 2025 at 7:53 a.m.

Since the Gators' 31-game winning streak in the series ended in 2018, Kentucky has beaten...

Close-calls, tough losses for UF at Kentucky date to Wuerffel-to-Doering miracle