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Gators Enter Race for Rising 2027 Quarterback

Sarasota (Fla.) Cardinal Mooney three-star quarterback Davin Davidson spent less than an hour on campus before officially earning an offer from Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators over their weekend junior day event, with Florida now joining the race for one of the biggest recent risers in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

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Florida Gators DL Caleb Banks Stars at Senior Bowl

After missing a majority of his final season with the Florida Gators, star defensive lineman Caleb Banks needed to impress in his time in Mobile at the Senior Bowl to rebuild a stock that once had him as a potential first round NFL draft pick.

Florida Gators News / SwimSwam / January 30

Olympic Champion Ahmed Hafnaoui Makes Debut for Florida Gators

By Sean Griffin on SwimSwam The University of Florida traveled to Ocala today for a dual meet versus in-state rivals Florida State, and flying a bit under the radar was Ahmed Hafnaoui making his debut for the Gators.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 29

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.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 29

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 / 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.