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91 Days Until Kickoff: Who is the Best Florida Gator to wear No. 91?

With the 2025-2026 college football season slowly approaching, Florida Gators on SI will be recognizing some of the top players to suit up in the Florida Gators’ orange and blue. Since Florida kicks off their season against Long Island University in 91 days, let's take a look at some of the best players in program history to wear No.

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Gators Cruise Past Fairfield to Avoid Elimination

The Florida Gators rebounded Saturday, avoiding elimination with a 17-2 win over Fairfield. They charged past Fairfield behind a near-complete game on the mound from Aidan King, and a flurry of runs scored across three different innings in this game. King pitched eight innings, striking out seven and giving up just one earned run on four hits.

Anthony Davis Jr. News / Florida Gators on SI / May 31

Gators Make the Cut for 4-Star LB

The Florida Gators are now one of four SEC schools among the final five schools for Loganville (Ga.) Grayson four-star linebacker Anthony Davis Jr. Davis Jr., the No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 31

Is Going to Aidan King Versus Fairfield the Right Decision?

Florida Gators head coach Kevin O’Sullivan announced Friday night after the loss to ECU that his team will be turning to true freshman right-handed pitcher Aidan King on the mound in the first elimination game of the Conway Regional. While many are wondering if it is the right decision to go to King, it is easy to see why he went to his No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 31

Gators' Most Interesting Scheduling Partnership as SEC-Big 10 Rumors Continue

Similar to the yearly conference "challenge" in college basketball, the SEC and Big 10 could potentially follow suit with their own annual intra-conference challenge with LSU head coach Brian Kelly saying there is truth that SEC head coaches want to see the idea come to fruition.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 30

Florida Gators in stiff competition with bitter conference rivals for elite DL recruit

Billy Napier and the Florida Gators have been working really hard over the last few months on the recruiting trail. One of the players they have targeted is four-star defensive lineman JaReylan McCoy out of Tupelo, Mississippi.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

92 Days Until Kickoff: Best Florida Gators to wear No. 92

With the 2025 college football season slowly approaching, Gators Illustrated will be recognizing some of the top players to suit up in the Florida Gators’ orange and blue. Since Florida kicks off their season against Long Island University in 92 days, let's take a look at some of the best players in program history to wear No.

NBA News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

Miami Basketball Coach Hints at Renewed Rivalry with Florida

The Florida Gators and Miami Hurricanes basketball programs are in very different situations than they were when they last shared the hardwood in 2019.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

Gators Dominated in NCAA Regional Opener, 11-6

CONWAY, SC-- The Florida Gators' 2025 season is now on the line after a brutal loss on Friday to East Carolina, 11-6, to open NCAA Regional play. With the loss, it's now win or go home for the Gators as the program fights for its third-straight College World Series appearance.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

Gators Battling Two Rivals for 4-Star WR

The Florida Gators are in a tight battle with two heated rivals for a one of the best receivers in the sunshine state. Plantation (Fla.) four-star Brandon Bennett, the No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

ESPN Analyst Rates Gators Defensive Line Top 5 in SEC

Heading into the 2025 season, ESPN’s Cole Cubelic believes the Florida Gators' defensive line unit sits at No. 4 in the SEC. “This Florida group is flat out being slept on when we are talking about defensive lines in the SEC,” Cubelic said “I love the versatility, I love the playmaking ability.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 30

Gators Finalist, Heavy Favorite For In-State Offensive Tackle Recruit

The Florida Gators are among the five schools in the running for an in-state offensive tackle. According to On3's Hayes Fawcett, Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Fla.) product Chancellor Campbell has Florida along with Ohio State, Georgia, Colorado and Penn State as his finalists.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

Former Gator Sidelined from OTAs Due to Injury

As the 2025-26 NFL season approaches, one former Florida Gator will have to navigate a minor bump in the road as he prepares for training camp. According

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

Gators Projected to Land Four-Star RB

Nearly two weeks after hosting Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star running back Carsyn Baker, the Florida Gators are now predicted to receive a commitment.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

Gators Make Cut for 5-Star Edge Rusher

With a little over a month until he announces his commitment, Tupelo (Ms.) five-star edge rusher JaReylan McCoy has cut his list of top schools down to three, and the Florida Gators have made the cut.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

93 Days Until Kickoff: Who is the Best Florida Gator to wear No. 93?

With the 2025 college football season slowly approaching, Florida Gators on SI will be recognizing some of the top players to suit up in the Florida Gators’ orange and blue. Since Florida kicks off their season against Long Island University in 93 days, let's take a look at some of the best players in program history to wear No.

Chris Leak News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

How Do Florida's Former 5-Star QBs Tim Tebow, Chris Leak Stack Up?

When you think of football at the University of Florida, quarterback remains the first position that comes to mind. For the last three decades or so, signal callers sat atop the list of what the UF program boasts.

Xaivian Lee News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

Gators Incoming Point Guard Secures Historic Shoe Deal

Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee on Thursday became the first NCAA NIL athlete to sign a shoe deal with an international brand, Nick De Paula reported on X. According to De Paula, Lee has signed a multi-year signature shoe deal with Serious Player Only to become the future face of the brand.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

Kickoff Times, TV Designations for Four Gators Games Announced

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Four of the Florida Gators' 12 games officially have a start time and television designation, the SEC and ESPN announced Thursday. To start, the Gators will host a pair of non-Power 4 opponents in Long Island on Aug.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / May 29

First Look at Florida Gators, DJ Lagway in College Football 26

Already on the cover of EA Sports' College Football 26 Deluxe Edition, Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway was part of the game's first official trailer, which was released Thursday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 29

Billy Napier making tremendous progress with elite five-star recruit who would bolster Florida Gators' elite defense

The 2026 recruiting class for the Florida Gators may only have two recruits committed right now, but there is real momentum head coach Billy Napier is building.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 27

Billy Napier Provides Major Update on DJ Lagway Amid Injury Concerns

A good deal of the Florida Gators' hopes for success this season rest on DJ Lagway's right shoulder. Head coach Billy Napier has provided an update on his star sophomore quarterback that allows fans in Gainesville to rest easy.

Florida Gators News / Hoops Rumors / May 27

National-champion big man among latest to withdraw from NBA Draft

The big man is removing his name from the 2025 NBA draft pool and returning to school for his junior year, he informs Jonathan Givony of ESPN.

Yaxel Lendeborg makes decision between playing for Michigan or in NBA

Cedric Coward staying in NBA Draft

Trio of prospects pulling out of draft

Houston guard withdraws from draft for second straight year

Son of ex-NBA coach commits to Baylor

Donald Trump News / Larry Brown Sports / May 23

President Trump had nice compliment for Florida’s 7-foot-9 center

Florida basketball player Olivier Rioux is so tall that almost everyone who meets him is blown away, even the President of the United States. The Florida Gators visited the White House on Wednesday to be honored for winning the 2025 NCAA basketball championship.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / May 20