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'It became a little too casual' -- Jon Sumrall identified one key thing wrong with Florida Gators' program quickly

When Jon Sumrall became the head coach of the Florida Gators, he was taking over a program in disarray. Former head coach Billy Napier did a lot to rebuild the infrastructure of the program, especially with the facilities.

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How Gators Basketball's Push for Higher Seeding Ties to SEC Title Hopes

Concerns began to pour in for the No. 7 Florida Gators men’s basketball team following defeats to Duke, Arizona and UConn earlier in the season. Did head coach Todd Golden reconstruct his roster poorly?

Percy Harvin News / A to Z Sports / February 26

'Best player in Florida history' -- Former Gators legend has surprising take on who earns the top spot

Every offseason, the conversation comes up on who the best player in the history of the Florida Gators is. For former wide receiver Chris Doering, he played with multiple top players in program history, but the best was obvious to him: wide receiver Percy Harvin.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 26

Gators SS Brendan Lawson Loses Bet as Team USA Wins Hockey Gold Medal

As Team USA celebrated wins over Canada in both men's and women's hockey in gold medal games at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Florida Gators baseball star Brendan Lawson watched in disappointment.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / February 26

Former Gators QB DJ Lagway and Father Open Up on Gators Departure

Former Gators starting quarterback DJ Lagway's departure from Florida dominated headlines out of Gainesville during the program’s overhaul this offseason, with the once cornerstone of a Billy Napier-led Gators program transferring to Baylor after just two seasons in the Orange and Blue, looking for a new start back home in Texas.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 26

How Florida Gators Baseball Treats Midweeks as Upsets Happen Around the Country

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 10th-ranked Florida Gators baseball program moved to 4-0 in midweek games this season after an 11-4 win over FIU on Wednesday. That undefeated record may seem obvious and insignificant, but as upsets mount around the country, Florida is not minimizing the impact of winning those games.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 26

Inside the Florida Gators' Case for the Nation’s Best Backfield

Having too many running backs is only a problem if you don’t like yards. Heading into this college football season, no running back room in the SEC has more combined career FBS rushing yards (4,677) than the Florida Gators.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Gators Use Late Run to Hold On for Road Win at Texas

AUSTIN, Tx.-- The seventh-ranked Florida Gators on Tuesday used a late run in the second half to hold on for a 84-71 win over Texas, clinching its eighth straight win and seventh straight road win.

Alex Condon News / Only Gators / February 25

Florida vs. Texas score, takeaways: Alex Condon, Boogie Fland star as No. 7 Gators pull away late

It was hardly the most rousing victory the No. 7 Florida Gators have achieved this season, but with their two best players mired in rough performances, the team hunkered down and took care of business in the closing minutes to exit Austin, Texas, with another victory.

Thomas Haugh News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Gators F Thomas Haugh Reaches Career Accolade Against Texas

AUSTIN, Tx.-- Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh on Wednesday became the program's 59th member of the 1,000-point club with an alley-oop from Micah Handlogten with 15:02 left in the first half against Texas.

Rueben Chinyelu News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Rueben Chinyelu Breaks Florida Gators Program Record

AUSTIN, Tx.-- Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu has already solidified himself as arguably the nation's best rebounder. On Tuesday against Texas, he is continuing that dominance and now sits atop the program record books.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / February 25

College basketball rankings: Florida Gators leap back into upper echelon of AP Top 25 poll

The reigning national champion Florida Gators began the 2025-26 college basketball season with the greatest expectations surrounding the program in two decades.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Another Tough Away Challenge on Tap for the Gators

The No. 7 Florida Gators have cultivated a strong mentality when it comes to road games this season, with several players amping up their play in away

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Former NFL All-Pro Receiver Reveals Why He Turned Down the Florida Gators

The Florida Gators football program had no shortage of talent in the early 2000s, but one more future NFL star nearly graced the orange and blue before a stubborn recruiting tactic pushed him elsewhere.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 25

Gators Complete Rusty Whitt's Gauntlet Offseason Workout Program

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- In possibly their last chance before the scheduled start of spring practice on March 3, the Florida Gators' 2026 roster has completed the widely-discussed strength and conditioning gauntlet led by Rusty Whitt and Jon Sumrall.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 25

Florida Gators secure second commitment in 2027 recruiting class at a position they have the most questions

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been working hard on the recruiting trail. After struggling mightily as a program to secure five-star recruits over the past few years under former head coach Billy Napier, but that isn't the same anymore.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 24

Gators Land Second Commit of 2027 Class

The Florida Gators on Tuesday landed its first offensive commit of the 2027 class with Centerburg (Oh.) three-star tight end Jackson Ballinger pledging to the program.

LJ McCray News / Florida Gators on SI / February 24

Why LJ McCray Is the Wild Card to Florida’s 2026 Success

Just a year ago, the Florida Gators facility echoed with the sentiment that 2025 would be the season former five-star LJ McCray finally broke onto the scene in Gainesville.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 23

How Florida's Staff Views Gators QB Tramell Jones Jr. Ahead of Spring Camp

The Florida Gators expected quarterback competition will seemingly be a true battle heading into spring camp next month, with Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo and redshirt freshman Tramell Jones Jr.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 23

Former Florida Interim HC Billy Gonzales Hired by SEC Foe

Former Florida Gators interim head coach Billy Gonzales' next stop has been revealed. The longtime receivers coach, who spent 12 total seasons with the program across three separate stints as the receivers coach, has been hired by Texas as an analyst for the receivers, the Longhorns announced on Monday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 23

Barberi Transforming into Reliable Relief Option for Gators

Outside of a select few games, runs have been hard to come by against the Florida Gators' bullpen. A key reason it has performed well early is that players

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 22

Takeaways from Florida Gators Baseball's Series Sweep Over Kennesaw State

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 12th-ranked Florida Gators baseball program moved to 7-1 on the season after a three-game weekend sweep of Kennesaw State. The Gators won Friday's opener with a 9-3 victory before clinching the series on Saturday with an 11-0 run-rule win in seven innings.