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Billy Napier can breathe a sigh of relief as Florida Gators seal the deal on elite player with wild recruitment

It was a very stressful couple of days to finish off the recruitment of four-star edge rusher K.J. Ford. The Florida Gators were the favorites to land the talented player from Duncanville, Texas going into Thursday before momentum flipped to the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Florida football recruiting: Four-star EDGE KJ Ford commits to Gators as third top 100 pledge

What once appeared to be a sure-fire commitment nearly took a turn this week, but in the end, the Florida Gators added the latest member of their Class of 2026.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 11

4-Star Edge Rusher Commits to Gators

The Florida Gators football program continues to strengthen its 2026 recruiting class, recently securing a commitment from one of the nation’s top edge rushers.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Florida Gators Announce Non-Conference Schedule for 2025-26 Season

Coming off their third national championship in program history, thanks to an incredible 36-4 record last season. Because of this, many eyes around the college basketball world are on Todd Golden's Gators as they attempt to win back-to-back titles for the second time this century.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / July 11

'I don't think they're in a terrible spot, honestly' - Florida Gators legend expresses surprising optimism for the Tennessee Vols

Florida Gators legend/SEC Network analyst Chris Doering expressed some optimism about the Tennessee Vols on Friday when asked about the Big Orange during

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Latest Florida Gators recruiting news sends firm statement about the wild nature of recruiting

The Florida Gators have seen their fair share of ups and downs when it comes to recruiting. One of the more interesting recruiting processes has been with four-star edge rusher KJ Ford.

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / July 11

Bad news continues for Florida Gators as top target makes crucial decision that could spell disaster for Billy Napier

The Florida Gators have done a really good job when it comes to recruiting overall. Head coach Billy Napier has secured 16 commitments for the 2026 class, ranking 14th overall and sixth in the SEC.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 11

College Football Expert Gives Exciting Florida Gators Take

The Florida Gators football program seems to be on the rise. After entering the 2024 season on the hot seat, head coach Billy Napier turned the team around in the final four games, ending the year on a winning streak.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / July 11

Former Florida Gators Ace Has Tossed 18-Straight Scoreless Innings

The Florida Gators have a long history of producing star talent to Major League Baseball. Most of this impressive resume has been accumulated since Kevin O'Sullivan took over as head coach in 2008.

Myles Graham News / Florida Gators on SI / July 10

Graham Labeled a 'Sleeper' for Gators

Having shown just a snippet of his talent during the 2024 season, Florida Gators sophomore linebacker Myles Graham has been labeled a sleeper to watch

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Florida Gators in driver's seat for top offensive prospect who could be used at multiple positions

Recruiting for the Florida Gators remains an interesting proposition across the board. Recently, the defensive line has seen a lot of ups and downs with the commitment of four-star Kendall Guervil and the decommitment of three-star Jamir Perez.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 10

Florida Gators dealt another major blow in recruiting thanks to SEC rival and it's becoming a concerning trend

The Florida Gators have been doing a really good job on the recruiting front with 16 commits to the program for the 2026 class. The one area that has been up and down has been on the defensive line.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Analyst Suggests That DJ Lagway's Injury Was Blown Out of Proportion

Quarterback DJ Lagway emerged as a star for the Florida Gators, helping salvage their season. After the expected starter, Graham Mertz, went down with an injury, Lagway was thrust into the starting role as a true freshman.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 10

The Latest Buzz Around 4-Star Edge Rusher KJ Ford: Will Florida Win Out?

Ahead of his scheduled commitment date, the Florida Gators seem to be in a good position for Duncanville (Tx.) four-star edge rusher Kevin “KJ” Ford. Ford announced he will commit on July 11 with Florida, Texas A&M and Ohio State in his top three.

DJ Lagway News / A to Z Sports / July 9

Latest DJ Lagway injury update puts positive spin on his future with the Florida Gators

Florida Gators starting quarterback DJ Lagway didn't throw during all of spring practice due to a reported shoulder injury. It appears that the injury might not be what we thought.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 9

Former Gators LB Pursuing Career in NIL Industry

A former Florida Gators linebacker is beginning a new career off the field while still being closely tied to college athletics. Derek Wingo, who departed this offseason after five seasons with the program, on Wednesday revealed on LinkedIn that he was beginning a new position as the Director of NIL at Rosenhaus Sports Representation.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / July 9

EA Sports CFB 26: These Florida Gators Players Are 100% Fake

Humanity is in trouble. There are fake Florida Gators among us. We don't know how many. They're absolutely here to replace us and enslave the planet. That may be hyperbole, but it's a fact that there are actually tons and tons of fake players in EA Sports College Football 26.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 9

Gators Could Continue Adding to 2026 Recruiting Class

After landing their 15th commit since the start of June, the Florida Gators look to finish off another huge recruiting week with multiple prospects announcing their decisions in the next few days.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / July 8

Florida sent firm message by top recruit who was grew up a fan of the Gators

The defensive line has been a tough one for the Florida Gators during this recruiting cycle. They have landed two of the bigger name recruits in four-star Kendall Guervil and four-star JaReylan McCoy, but they just lost three-star Jamir Perez to Ohio State on the Fourth of July.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 8

Gators Miss Cut for 4-Star Edge Rusher

Despite being the "dream school" for Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy four-star edge rusher Jake Kreul, the Florida Gators will have to look elsewhere to round out its edge rusher class in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / July 8

Florida Makes Exciting DJ Lagway Announcement on Tuesday

With the calendar having turned to July over a week ago, the 2025 college football season is quickly approaching. The Florida Gators are less than two months away from their opening matchup of the year against the LIU Sharks, but before that, they will head to the 2025 SEC Football Media Days in Atlanta, Georgia.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / July 8

DJ Lagway Ranks No. 1 in Major QB Stat in College Football 26

If you watched the Florida Gators in the second half of last season, you already know DJ Lagway can spin it. Even with a limited sample size, the rising sophomore earned some serious respect from the developers of EA Sports' College Football 26, landing the highest rating in the game for a crucial quarterback attribute.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 8

College Football 26 Predicts Gators' 2025 Season

With EA Sports' College Football 26 releasing early on Monday to those who preordered the game, Florida Gators on SI took advantage and did a quick simulation of the Florida Gators' 2025 season. In just one simulation, things were ugly for the Gators with a 6-7 finish and bowl loss.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 7

Gators Cornerbacks: Strength of the Defense?

After seasons of subpar play, the Gators’ cornerback room turned into a strength. Despite the poor start to the season, the entire defense flipped a switch after their first bye week.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 30

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