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Stricklin's Future with the Florida Gators in the Hands of Jon Sumrall

Lost in the Florida Gators' hiring of Jon Sumrall as their new head coach is the spotlight on athletic director Scott Stricklin. While often criticized, Stricklin acted in what he believed was best for the University of Florida by making this hire.

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Florida Gators Recruiting Superlatives: Brad White's defense is loaded with high-upside difference making signees

The Florida Gators' 2026 recruiting class is a fascinating one. Head coach Jon Sumrall did a great job of keeping the class together with a total of 19 signees, with 18 of them on scholarship.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / December 6

Florida Gators Recruiting Superlatives: Jon Sumrall landed multiple playmakers for new OC Buster Faulkner

The Florida Gators have signed 19 players during the early signing period with 18 scholarship players and one priority walk on in Corey Brown, who is the brother of Vernell Brown III.

Jon Sumrall News / Only Gators / December 5

Impact of Florida coach Jon Sumrall leading Tulane to projected College Football Playoff berth

While it will not be official until the College Football Playoff Selection Committee announces its top 25 teams on Selection Sunday, when the dust is settled, the No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 5

Four-Star DB Honors Pledge, Signs with Gators

Despite late pushes from several programs, Milton (Fla.) four-star safety Kaiden Hall put pen to paper with the Florida Gators on Wednesday during the early signing period. Hall is ranked as the No.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 5

Florida Gators hire Nick Zimmerman as soccer coach after one year leading Mississippi State

Just days after failing to complete the hiring of a head football coach from Mississippi, the Florida Gators did exactly that with Nick Zimmerman. The former Mississippi State head soccer coach has agreed to move into the same role at Florida, returning to his native Sunshine State.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 5

Former Gators DC Ron Roberts Headed to Fellow SEC School

Former Florida Gators defensive coordinator Ron Roberts has seemingly found a new home in the SEC, reportedly expected to be hired on as the defensive coordinator for the Arkansas Razorbacks under new head coach Ryan Silverfield. ESPN confirmed the report of Roberts' next destination.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 5

Florida Gators are projected to lose another commitment from the 2026 recruiting class due to no fault of their own

The Florida Gators have signed 16 of the 19 committed recruits in the 2026 recruting class. Four-star WR Davian Groce Four-star CB C.J. Bronaugh Four-star EDGE K.J.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Sun Belt Billy: Former Gators HC Napier Returns to Conference with Hiring at JMU

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier's next stop has been revealed, and it sees him return to familiar territory. Napier, previously a rumored candidate at North Texas and after interviewing at Tulane, will be the next head coach at James Madison, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Gators Finalize DC Brad White, NFL Talent High on Hire

The Florida Gators have finalized their coordinators for the 2026 season, bringing in Brad White from Kentucky to work with Jon Sumrall on defense. He heads to Florida with nearly a decade of experience coaching in the SEC at Kentucky.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Gators Poach Power Four OC as Jon Sumrall's Second Coordinator Hire, Per Report

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After hiring Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White as his first defensive coordinator as head coach of the Florida Gators, Jon Sumrall has added another veteran Power Four assistant as his offensive coordinator.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 4

Florida Gators to hire Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator: Jon Sumrall adding emerging star

There was no more important decision for new Florida Gators head football coach Jon Sumrall to make in his first year leading the program than choosing a top-tier offensive coordinator to lead a unit that has severely underperformed over the last four seasons.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 5

Former Florida HC Billy Napier quickly lands new job

Former Florida head coach Billy Napier quickly lands new HC job

Former Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is quickly landing on his feet.

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Billy Napier News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4

Billy Napier has landed a new head coach job

Billy Napier was fired in October following a disappointing stint as the head coach at Florida, but he didn’t remain out of work for long. James Madison is set to make Napier their new head coach.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / December 4

Florida football recruiting: Gators flip four-star safety Dylan Purter from LSU on National Signing Day

A strong incoming recruiting class only got better for head coach Jon Sumrall on Thursday as four-star safety Dylan Purter (Tuskegee, AL), previously committed to LSU, flipped to the Florida Gators on National Signing Day.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / December 4

Where Things Stand Entering Day 2 of the Early Signing Period for the Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators signed 15 of its existing 18 commits on Wednesday, the first of the three-day early signing period. Florida Gators on SI is tracking all of the program's moves during the early signing period on our official Early Signing Day Tracker.