Florida Gators Football

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier warm up his players during the season opener at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, August 31, 2024 against the University of Miami Hurricanes in the first half. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Anonymous SEC coaches highlight strengths and surprise weakness of the Florida Gators

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Florida's strongest unit surprisingly left off PFF's top ten list

Rankings for the Gators and national belief in Billy Napier are on opposite sides

CFP seeding shakeup is ultimately a good thing for the Florida Gators and the SEC

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]

With the Tush Push still legal, Florida's Desmond Watson just saw his value shoot up

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Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) fends off Georgia Bulldogs defensive back KJ Bolden (4) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football matchup Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Florida Gators 34-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Florida taking home a wild amount of money for playing UGA in Atlanta

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Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Billy Napier explains why he gives in-game snaps to more guys than most coaches

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier jokes around with Florida Gators offensive lineman Caden Jones (63) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. The Gators defeated Tulane 33-8. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida coach Billy Napier highlights how the Gators took accountability in 2024

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Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) causes a fumble as he strips the ball from LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Gators defeated the Tigers 27-16. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

What is Florida's make or break game in 2025?

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Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) celebrates his sack of Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023 during the second half. Florida State won 24-15. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida’s Desmond Watson Just Beat Auburn's Johni Broome at His Own Game

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Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive end Tyreak Sapp (94) pressures Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) while he throws the ball during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

These 5 Returning Gators Could Define Florida’s 2025 Season

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier watch during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 6, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Key hidden stats for the Florida Gators that need to improve in 2025

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Florida v Florida State

SEC Football Power Rankings after Spring Portal Closes: Don’t Sleep on the Gators

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is congratulated by Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier after a series during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 19, 2024 against the Kentucky Wildcats. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Josh Pate is a Gator optimist and is drinking the Kool-Aid in 2025

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Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A Florida Gators helmet sits on the field before a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Former Gator commit involved in a serious car accident over the weekend

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) tosses the ball during warmups at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 in the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida is among those in the SEC who could possibly win with luck and help

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Florida Gators defensive lineman Desmond Watson (21) sacks Florida State Seminoles quarterback Tate Rodemaker (18) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 25, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

First Look: Gator big man Desmond Watson in Buccaneers Gear

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Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks to throw before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

PFF hyping up DJ Lagway should get Florida fans everywhere pumped up

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Dec 14, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head football coach Bill Belichick during half time at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Former Gators are now stuck in the circus side show that is Bill Belichick and UNC

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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida quarterback Graham Mertz (QB10) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Florida Gators Football News: Graham Mertz signs, New opponents added, More

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Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is presented the Gasparilla Bowl championship trophy after the win against the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

While Florida has an outside shot at an SEC title in 2025, these teams have no chance

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier lifts the 2024 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl trophy in Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Friday, December 20, 2024 after defeating Tulane 33-8. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators could be surprise winners in NCAA NIL confusion

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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]

Former Gator Gregory Smith finds new home in portal, but not where first expected

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Nov 9, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Biggest additions, toughest losses in football transfer portal for the Gators

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Nov 16, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators defensive back Dijon Johnson (27) celebrates after a defensive stop against the LSU Tigers during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida CB Dijon Johnson facing multiple felony charges following recent arrest

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Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) watch during spring football practice at Heavener Football Complex at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL on Thursday, March 6, 2025. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Post spring portal football roster predictions for the Florida Gators

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Jan 21, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy at press conference at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Savannah Ballroom. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Two familiar faces join College Football Playoff Selection Committee

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Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin and Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talk before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

What the presidential change at UF could mean for Billy Napier and Co.

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