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Several Incoming Gators Recruits Land on Rivals' Top 300

As Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators coaching staff turn their attention to the next wave of recruits, it’s worth noting that they were able to land several top-tier prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

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Florida Gators Basketball Make History in Dominant Win Over South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.-- Leading by more points than South Carolina had scored for most of the game, there was little doubt the 19th-ranked Florida Gators would win on Wednesday, getting back in the win column after Saturday's loss to Auburn.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 28

Florida vs. South Carolina takeaways: No. 19 Gators bounce back, eviscerate Gamecocks on road

It was never close Wednesday night in Columbia, South Carolina, as the No. 19 Florida Gators exorcised the demons from their tough home loss to Auburn with a 95-48 evisceration of the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Preview: Florida Gators Basketball vs. South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C.-- The 19th-ranked Florida Gators look to bounce back from Saturday's loss to Auburn, its first home loss in over a year, to a road trip to South Carolina.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 27

Contagious Energy Helping Jon Sumral, Florida On Recruiting Trail

With a new staff still settling into Gainesville, the intoxicating energy of head coach Jon Sumrall has helped the Florida Gators gain serious momentum on the recruiting trail this 2027 cycle.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 27

Gators Nearing Top Of Ascending WR’s List After Impressive Junior Day Visit

The Florida Gators have been consistent in their pursuit of rising Bluffton (S.C.) four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson, with Jon Sumrall and staff possibly pushing into the lead for the explosive wideout after a strong first in-person impression over the weekend.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 27

It’s long past time the Florida Gators got serious about women’s basketball

When the Florida Gators made women’s basketball a varsity program in 1975, seven months before Title IX was signed into law by President Gerald Ford, it not only set a precedent but saw immediate success by winning the state.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

ACC Changes Date to Gators' 2026 Road Game at Florida State

The ACC on Monday released its schedules for all of its league teams, which includes an update to the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule. Originally scheduled to close the regular season on Saturday, Nov.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Florida Gators 2026 Spring Game Start Time Announced

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After already announcing the date for its 2026 Orange and Blue Spring Game, the Florida Gators on Monday announced the start time for the annual scrimmage.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Gain Ground with 2027 Four-Star OL

As the Florida Gators cycle out several veteran offensive linemen this season, Jon Sumrall and his staff are recruiting to ensure the unit remains solid without gaps moving forward.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Sign National Champion WR Out of Transfer Portal

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators' moves in the transfer portal are still not complete as the program continues to add to its 2026 roster. On Monday, Indiana transfer receiver Ace Ciongoli signed with the Gators, fresh off winning a College Football Playoff national championship with the Hoosiers.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Jon Sumrall, Florida Receive Strong Message From 5-Star Recruit After Latest Visit

Head coach Jon Sumrall and his staff kept working on the future of the school during the weekend as the Florida Gators hosted a strong group of national recruits during their Junior Day event in Gainesville on Saturday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Jon Sumrall lands first big Florida Gators commitment in 2027 class who can reshape their secondary

Are the Florida Gators getting back to being in the DBU conversation again? They made a statement on Saturday night during their Junior Day recruiting event, as head coach Jon Sumrall landed a commitment in the 2027 recruiting class in four-star cornerback Amare Nugent.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Florida Gators land another talented defender in transfer portal who will fortify a major position of need

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall continues to be active in the transfer portal by adding a really intriguing depth piece at cornerback in East Carolina's Jordy Lowery.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 20

No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, defending national champion No. 16 Florida has found its groove.

Joshua Jefferson has triple-double in No. 9 Iowa State's win over UCF

No. 3 Michigan extends Indiana's woes with wire-to-wire win

Ohio State dominates OT, avoids home loss to Minnesota

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

No. 19 Florida earns huge road win over No. 10 Vanderbilt

In a thrilling college basketball contest between the defending national champion in No. 19 Florida (13-5, 4-1 SEC) and No. 10 Vanderbilt (16-2, 3-2 SEC), it was the Gators who got the last laugh.

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

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Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / January 16

Florida Softball Adds Two Former Players to Coaching Staff

Following graduation in December, two former Florida Gator softball standouts, Kendra Falby and Kara Hammock, are staying in Gainesville this spring. Head coach Tim Walton is keeping the recent alumni on his roster, although this year serving different roles as student assistant coaches.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / January 13

The Tennessee Vols are suddenly in danger of losing a commit to the Florida Gators

The Tennessee Vols may be in danger of losing a 2027 commit to the Florida Gators. 2027 three-star cornerback Kamauri Whitfield, 5-foot-11/185 pounds from Orlando, FL, has been committed to Tennessee since October, but the Gators gave him plenty to think about on a recent visit to Gainesville.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10

Turnovers doom No. 21 Tennessee in historic loss to Florida

Saturday's meeting between the 21st-ranked Tennessee Volunteers and Florida Gators quickly turned into a runaway in Gainesville.

Boogie Fland, Florida live up to hype in win over No. 21 Tennessee

Unbeaten no more: Wisconsin upsets No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor

No. 10 Nebraska's comeback win continues unreal Cornhuskers season

West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

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Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / January 5

Florida Softball Adds No. 1 Recruit as Early Enrollee

The Florida Gators are getting the nation's top recruit earlier than planned. Carolina Stanton, the No. 1 recruit of the 2026 class according to Softball America, signed her athletics aid agreement on National Signing Day in November and is enrolling at Florida for the spring semester.