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Why ESPN's Snubbing of Todd Golden from Coach of the Year Contenders 'Doesn't Mean S***' to Gators HC

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden, despite leading Florida to a first-place standing in the SEC with an 11-2 conference record, was not included on ESPN's top 12 midseason Coach of the Year Contenders.

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Can This Former Five-Star Rewrite His Story With the Gators?

Recruiting T.J. Shanahan Jr. out of the transfer portal was an obvious decision for Florida Gators offensive line coach Phil Trautwein, who coached him at Penn State.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 21

Preview: Florida Gators Basketball vs. Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss.-- The 12th-ranked Florida Gators hit the road for a game at Ole Miss, looking to extend its current winning streak to seven games. While the Rebels have struggled mightily since opening SEC play, the Gators enter an arena where it has had little recent success.

Florida Gators News / SwimSwam / February 20

2026 SEC Championships: Day Four Ups/Mids/Downs, Florida Men and Women Have Strong Prelims

By Madeline Folsom on SwimSwam Dates: Monday, February 16–Saturday, February 21 Location: Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, Knoxville, TN Defending

Jon Sumrall News / Florida Gators on SI / February 20

Which 2027 Gators Targets Could Commit to Jon Sumrall and Florida Next?

As Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators continue to gain momentum on the recruiting trail this 2027 cycle, top priorities for the new staff have begun to set dates for official visits and cut down their lists of top schools heading into the spring.

Three Things to Track in Gators Baseball's Series vs. Kennesaw State

The No. 12 Florida Gators host the Kennesaw State Owls for a three-game series on the diamond beginning on Friday. It has been an interesting start to the season for the Gators.

Amir Jackson News / Florida Gators on SI / February 20

How a Previous Connection Kept Gators TE Amir Jackson from Transferring from Florida

Evan McKissack was Amir Jackson’s fourth Division I college football offer. A zero-star recruit at the time, Jackson was somewhat unknown after recording 22 receptions for 428 yards in his junior season, the exact type of under-the-radar recruit that McKissack was looking for at Troy.

Preview, What to Know About Gators Baseball Series Against Kennesaw State

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 12th-ranked Florida Gators baseball team enters its second weekend of the 2026 season with a home series against Kennesaw State.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 19

Hometown Florida Baseball Commit Excited to Bring Powerful Bat to Gators

Attending high school just 40 minutes from Condron Ballpark, Florida Gators commit Tavis Honeycutt knew almost immediately that Gainesville would be his future home after receiving a call from baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 19

How 'Heart of a Lion' Transfer P Ernesto Lugo-Canchola is Impacting Gators Baseball

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Ernesto Lugo-Canchola wasn't sure if he was going to get another year of eligibility. He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal anyway. Lugo-Canchola

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 18

Gators at Top of Priority In-State WR's List After Scheduling Official Visit

The Florida Gators continue to establish themselves as a possible leader for Fort Lauderdale wide receiver Anthony Jennings, with the top 215 national player recently announcing his plans to officially visit the program June 4-6.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 18

How Freshman OF Jacob Kendall has Impressed in Young Gators Career

Despite not collecting a hit in the Florida Gators' weekend series victory over the UAB Blazers, freshman outfielder Jacob Kendall finally opened his account in a loud way in the midweek win over the Stetson Hatters on Tuesday. Kendall went 2-for-4 with one single and the first home run in his collegiate career.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / February 18

How South Florida Connections Helped Gators CB Coach Brandon Harris Retain Ben Hanks, J'Vari Flowers

New to the Florida Gators after joining the program as the cornerbacks coach this offseason, Brandon Harris had plenty of names to learn and new faces to meet once landing on campus in Gainesville.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / February 17

Florida Gators in line to land high-upside recruit that is oozing with potential

The Florida Gators have logged an expert prediction from Gators Online's Blake Alderman to land a priority target in three-star defensive tackle Tyler Alexander out of Palm Beach Central High School in Florida.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 14

Florida Gators' pursuit of five-star quarterback takes an important turn as they look to regain the momentum they once had

Last fall, the Florida Gators were at the top of the list for five-star quarterback Elijah Haven. Former head coach Billy Napier did a great job of building a relationship with Haven to the point that he received multiple expert predictions to commit to the Gators.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / February 11

Florida Gators continuing to make progress in hopes to secure visit with another five-star offensive lineman

When it comes to high school recruiting, the Florida Gators aren't stopping their efforts to bring in top talent. Head coach Jon Sumrall's staff has been working overtime in bringing in five-star recruits for a visit.