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Florida Gators reach important benchmark with four-star recruit with an announced commitment date

Jon Sumrall has been a really impressive recruiter for the Florida Gators, and he’s finally taking notice of one position. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall has been doing a great job with recruiting.

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Florida Basketball Has 'Special' Connection with 4-Star Guard

The Florida Gators are targeting some of the best players in the 2027 recruiting class. While Todd Golden and his staff have not yet landed any commitments, they are set on making some big splashes.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 22

Quick Takeaways from Florida Gators Baseball's Run-Rule Win Over Alabama in SEC Tournament

The fifth-seeded Florida Gators took revenge against the fourth-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide on Thursday, run-ruling their opponents, 13-3, in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals. Here are three takeaways from the Gators' triumph.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / May 21

‘I’m not like Tim Tebow’ — Jaxson Dart has some fascinating comments about Florida Gators legend after practice

When you enter the NFL, there are things you need to do with your body. Jaxson Dart is learning that going into year two. The quarterback position is the most important one in all of football.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 21

Gators' First Opponent for Players Era Tournament Released

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Having already been announced as one of the eight teams in the Players Era Eight tournament in the 2026-27 season, the Florida Gators now know who its first opponent in Las Vegas will be.

Rueben Chinyelu News / ESPN / May 21

Chinyelu back to Florida after pulling out of draft

Florida center Rueben Chinyelu decided Thursday he will return to the Gators for his senior season after removing his name from the NBA draft.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / May 21

Florida Gators baskeball gets massive news the rest of country will view as devastating

Going into the 2025-2026 season, the Florida Gators were seen as national championship frontrunners, and that will continue. After a massively disappointing end to the season in the round of 32 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, the Florida Gators had some work to do.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 21

Preview Florida Gators Baseball's Matchup Against Alabama in the SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala.-- Fresh off an 8-3 win over Vanderbilt, the Florida Gators now turn their attention to four-seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals on Thursday, looking for revenge after getting swept by the Crimson Tide in the regular season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 20

Everything Kevin O'Sullivan Said After Florida's Win Over Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala.-- The fifth-seeded Florida Gators on Wednesday opened up play in the SEC Tournament with an 8-3 win over 12-seed Vanderbilt to advance to the quarterfinals.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 20

Preview Florida Gators Baseball's Matchup Against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament

HOOVER, Ala.-- The Florida Gators enter the SEC Tournament as the five seed and will face 12-seed Vanderbilt on Wednesday. Here is everything you need to know for Wednesday's game as the Gators begin its chase for its first SEC Tournament title since 2015.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 19

Florida football recruiting continues to thrive, as the Gators are building momentum with elite five-star

After securing the commitment of four-star wide receiver Elias Pearl, the Florida Gators are putting the pressure on Jalen Brewster. The Florida Gators are dominating the recruiting world right now after landing four-star wide receiver Elias Pearl from Port Charlotte, Florida.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / May 19

Florida keeps rolling with addition of four-star WR Elias Pearl

Jon Sumrall, Florida keep rolling with addition of four-star WR Elias Pearl

Sumrall hasn't coached an official down for the Florida Gators yet, but it's clear that he knows how to build excitement around a program.

Three Big Ten coaches who could find themselves on the hot seat

James Franklin, Virginia Tech landed elite RB recruit thanks to aggressive tactics

Bill Belichick gets brutally honest about relationship with his first North Carolina team

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 19

Florida Gators Baseball HC Kevin O'Sullivan Speaks on SEC's ABS Experiment

HOOVER, Ala.-- The Florida Gators baseball team enters the postseason as the No. 5 seed in the SEC Tournament, hoping to officially clinch a regional hosting bid and potentially a super regional hosting bid for the NCAA Tournament.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 19

What to Know About UF President Candidate Dr. Stuart Bell as a Gators Sports Fan

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The University of Florida on Monday announced that Dr. Stuart R. Bell had been unanimously recommended by UF's Presidential Search Committee as the sole finalist to be the university's 14th president.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 19

Jon Sumrall Has One-Word Response After Florida Recruiting News

The Florida Gators are coming off one of their worst seasons in recent history. Florida finished the season with a 4-8 record, its lowest win total since the 2017 season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 19

Gators Land Top 100 WR Over Georgia, LSU Among Others

The Florida Gators on Tuesday added another key piece to its 2027 recruiting class by receiving a commitment from Port Charlotte (Fla.) four-star receiver Elias Pearl over Florida State, Georgia, LSU, North Carolina and Ole Miss.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 19

Gators DB Target Loia Valade Sets Commitment Date

West Boca Raton (Fla.) three-star safety Loia Valade on Monday revealed he will announce his commitment on June 27, and the Florida Gators are among the four finalists.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 18

Gators Aidan King Makes History with SEC Pitcher of the Year Award

Florida Gators right-handed pitcher Aidan King added a notable award to his collection, being voted the 2026 SEC Pitcher of the Year, the SEC announced on Monday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 18

Gators' Liam Peterson Named SEC Pitcher of the Week

Fresh off arguably the best outing of his 2026 campaign, Florida Gators junior pitcher Liam Peterson on Monday took home his first SEC Pitcher of the Week honors.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Jon Sumrall’s dominance in recruiting isn’t limited to the 2027 class for the Florida Gators

The 2027 recruiting class for the Florida Gators has been dominant for Jon Sumrall, and he’s getting a great start on 2028. Recruiting is on fire right now for the Florida Gators.

Phil Trautwein News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Florida Gators miss out on top offensive line target after Phil Trautwein pushed hard to bring him in

Florida Gators offensive line coach Phil Trautwein made a massive, but unsuccessful push to land another top offensive lineman The offensive line class for the Florida Gators in 2027 looks incredibly promising.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 18

Quick Breakdown of Florida's Path in SEC Tournament

The Florida Gators' pathway in the SEC Tournament next week is now set in stone, with the SEC releasing the bracket on Saturday. Florida enters the tournament as the No.