Florida Gators News

Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava (8) tries to keep warm before the start of the NCAA college football playoff game against Ohio State on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.

Three things Florida fans learned watching the College Football Playoffs

Benjamin Henderson
|

Four members of Florida Football who got extended snaps in the Gasparilla Bowl

Three truths for Florida Football after beating Tulane in Gasparilla Bowl

Marco Rubio comments on his son scoring a touchdown in Florida Football finale

Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) tackles Tulane Green Wave quarterback Ty Thompson (7) during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Desmond Watson breaks the internet during his last game with Florida Football

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators defensive back Trikweze Bridges (7) intercepts the ball during the first half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Slow and steady wins the race for Florida Football in the Gasparilla Bowl

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) runs out of the tunnel with the team as fireworks and fire shoot out of towers before the start of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 5, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Injury report for Florida Football leaves the trenches thin versus Tulane

Benjamin Henderson
|

Alabama State linebacker Colton Adams (1) and defensive back Adrian Maddox (14) stop Alcorn running back Jargon Howard (0) during their game at Hornet Stadium in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday September 30, 2023.

Florida Football entertaining another transfer portal option at safety

Benjamin Henderson
|
Sep 7, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators edge LJ McCray (17) tackles Samford Bulldogs quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Three oddly specific goals for Florida Football to aim for at Gasparilla Bowl

Benjamin Henderson
|
Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks to throw against the Mississippi Rebels during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

DJ Lagway and Florida Football will have country to themselves as lead in to playoffs

Benjamin Henderson
|
Oct 12, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins wide receiver J.Michael Sturdivant (7) hauls in a 42-yard touchdown pass past Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Ethan Robinson (2) for a fourth quarter touchdown at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Florida Football trying to lockdown transfer portal WR from UCLA

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) celebrates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium with teammates Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) and Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The Gators defeated the Rebels 24-17 [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Data spells out how much momentum Florida Football would get from winning bowl game

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier smiles before the game against the Charlotte 49ers at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 23, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Football Recruiting: The Dallas Wilson saga takes another twist

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talks with Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Football: Three hopes for a better Netflix series than Swamp Kings

Benjamin Henderson
|
Nov 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Zachariah Branch (1) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Three more wide receivers for Florida Football to watch in the transfer portal

Benjamin Henderson
|
Dec 17, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden reacts against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Three notable observations after Florida Basketball's win over UNC to move to 11-0

Benjamin Henderson
|
Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators edge T.J. Searcy (19) celebrates against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Florida Football's class of 2023 loses another member to transfer portal

Benjamin Henderson
|

Charlotte v Florida

Florida Football is retaining key players, but that is only half the puzzle for 2025

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators defensive back Gregory Smith III (30) runs a drill during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Four players for Florida Football who need to get increased snaps in Gasparilla Bowl

Benjamin Henderson
|

Nov 30, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) warms up before a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Tulane coach thinks Florida Football could be in CFP if DJ Lagway started all year

Benjamin Henderson
|
Dec 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) controls the ball against Arizona State Sun Devils forward Basheer Jihad (8) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Florida Basketball is part of a loaded SEC in the new AP Poll

Benjamin Henderson
|
Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive end Jack Pyburn (44) gestures after losing his helmet against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida Football will be seeing Jack Pyburn on an opposing sideline in 2025

Benjamin Henderson
|
Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Amaris Williams (10) as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Auburn Tigers 24-14.

Former Florida Football commit is in the transfer portal after one year at Auburn

Benjamin Henderson
|

Sep 28, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA;  Texas Longhorns wide receiver Johntay Cook II (1) runs from Mississippi State Bulldogs safety Corey Ellington (10) in the second half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Former five-star wide receiver in transfer portal on the radar for Florida Football

Benjamin Henderson
|

Florida Gators tight end Keon Zipperer (9) makes a catch for a first down during the first half against the Eastern Washington Eagles at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Sunday, October 2, 2022. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Ncaa Football Florida Gators Vs Eastern Washington Eagles

One time top prospect for Florida medically retires from football

Benjamin Henderson
|

Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Florida Football lacked transfer portal contributors compared to rest of SEC in 2024

Benjamin Henderson
|
Dec 14, 2024; New York, NY, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter poses for a photo after winning the Heisman Trophy award during the 2024 Heisman Trophy Presentation. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images

Three notable lessons Florida Football learned on Saturday

Benjamin Henderson
|
Charlotte v Florida

Damieon George plays a reverse UNO card and will stay with Florida Football

Benjamin Henderson
|