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Gators Faced with Losing 2027 Blue Chip Commit

The Florida Gators see their lone commit for the next recruiting cycle decide to explore other options. According to Hayes Fawcett, four-star athlete Tamond Collins has decommitted.

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Florida eyeing Auburn’s Marcus Davis, Kentucky’s Chris Collins as assistant coaches under Jon Sumrall

As the Florida Gators continue filling out their on-field staff under new head coach Jon Sumrall, there are still various key positions remaining unaccounted.

Kyle Pitts News / Florida Gators on SI / December 14

Former Gators TE On Pace For Best NFL Season After Stellar TNF Game

At this point, Kyle Pitts Sr.’s up-and-down NFL career has become a bit of an inside joke for fantasy football fans. While Pitts Sr. has continued to flash the near-unprecedented athleticism that made him a Pro Bowler as a rookie, the former No.4 overall pick has also been a non-factor during multiple stretches throughout his five-year career.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 13

Gators Targeting SEC Assistant for Role on Defensive Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- A day after reportedly adding former UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris to the staff, Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is close to adding another defensive backs coach to the staff in former Kentucky co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Chris Collins.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / December 13

Former Gators Staffer Joins Billy Napier’s Staff at JMU

As new Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall rounds out his staff, members of Billy Napier’s former regime are beginning to land in new roles elsewhere.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 13

Florida Gators’ shooting stays cold despite pull-away win over George Washington in Sunrise

The No. 18 Florida Gators returned to their winning ways on Saturday at the 2025 Orange Bowl Basketball Classic; however, it was hardly as smooth a performance as it should have been in Sunrise, Florida, completing an 80-70 win over the George Washington Revolutionaries.

Treon Harris News / Florida Gators on SI / December 13

Gators Poach New DB Coach from Florida State

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- UCF defensive backs coach Brandon Harris appeared poised to land at Florida State. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall had other plans.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 13

New Florida Gators coach didn't take long to make an impact, and did something that one analyst hasn't seen before

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been hard at work both in Gainesville and New Orleans, preparing for the College Football Playoff with the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 12

Florida to hire Brandon Harris as defensive backs coach under Jon Sumrall, Brad White

Incoming head football coach Jon Sumrall continues to build out his initial Florida Gators staff while simultaneously leading the Tulane Green Wave in the 2025-26 College Football Playoff.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 12

Former Gators RB Coach Jabbar Juluke Finds New Home

After being a targeted by both Texas and Kentucky, former Florida Gators running backs coach Jabbar Juluke has made his decision. Juluke, who spent the last four seasons with the Gators, will head to Texas as the associate head coach for offense and running backs coach, the program announced Friday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 12

Former Gators OC Close to Finding New Home

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Former Florida Gators offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Russ Callaway appears close to landing a new gig, and where he will likely end up is all-too familiar for UF in this coaching cycle.

Phil Trautwein News / Only Gators / December 12

Florida set to bring back former Gators star Phil Trautwein as offensive line coach, per report

They say you can always go home again, and for former Florida Gators offensive lineman Phil Trautwein, that appears to be the case. The two-time national champion under head coach Urban Meyer is poised to return to Gainesville, Florida, as the Gators’ next offensive line coach under new head coach Jon Sumrall, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 12

Former Florida Gators star has turned the corner everybody has been waiting on, and he’s going to see a big payday as a result

One of the better Florida Gators teams of the last decade was the 2020 season. Most will remember it for the COVID-19 pandemic shortening the season, but Gators fans will remember it for the most explosive offense since Urban Meyer left Gainesville.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 11

Florida Gators football schedule 2026: Most managable slate in years includes rare trip to Auburn

Fresh off playing the most difficult two-year slate of games in college football history, the Florida Gators have been given a bit of a reprieve in Year 1 under head coach Jon Sumrall.

Jon Sumrall News / Larry Brown Sports / December 9

Jon Sumrall shares perfect meme about coaching Tulane, Florida

Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is essentially running two programs right now.

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Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 9

Multiple Florida Gators earn prestigious honor after disappointing 2025 season led by senior nominated for postseason award

The 2025 season for the Florida Gators was a frustrating one on many levels. They finished 4-8, which was their third season with just four wins since Urban Meyer "retired" after the 2010 season.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Florida AD suggests Lane Kiffin was ‘erratic’ during coaching search

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin admitted that the Gators were very interested in hiring Lane Kiffin, but that interest was not necessarily reciprocated.