Florida Gators Football

Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier walks on the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Computer rankings paint a picture of Florida's brutal 2025 schedule

Heading into 2025, these Gators are Florida's most essential stopgaps

Five Florida Gators who deserve back pay after House vs NCAA settlement

After House vs. NCAA settlement, the Florida Gators have a major decision to make

Jan 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) sits on the sideline during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

Former Gator and current Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffers fresh setback

Tulane v Florida - Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl

Computer rankings for the Florida Gators don't align with human rankings

November 22, 2008; Gainesville FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Percy Harvin (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Citadel Bulldogs during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images

Gator legends nominated for College Football Hall of Fame

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier reacts to a call during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 23, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Houston takes a problem off the hands of the Florida Gators

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talk before the game before the first half at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 2, 2024. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Kirby Smart confirms why Florida-Georgia isn't held on home campuses

Florida v Florida State

Florida's trip to Baton Rouge just got harder as start times are announced

Dec 20, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is presented the MVP trophy after the win against the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

A couple of Easter Eggs for the Florida Gators included in the CFB 26 trailer

Oct 5, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier and Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin talk before a game against the UCF Knights at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida AD Scott Stricklin Addresses Critics After Retaining Billy Napier

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

Scott Stricklin’s CFP Pitch Is a Win for Florida, Loss for the Big Picture

Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58) pulls in Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) as the Gators celebrated at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Gators defeated the Tigers 27-16. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

If Florida Makes the CFP, Here's How Straight Seeding Affects Them

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

Apr 12, 2025; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on while Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) walks by before the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier looks on 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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Florida v Florida State

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

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