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Florida Reacts to DJ Lagway News on Tuesday

The Florida Gators are heading into the college football season with high expectations, riding the success of quarterback DJ Lagway. Lagway is entering his second season at Florida after taking over as the No.

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Three Florida Gators Make Rivals’ Top All-Time Recruits List

Since internet recruiting rankings became a thing, the Florida Gators have landed some of the most sought-after recruits ever, which ultimately paid dividends as Florida has won two national championships since the turn of the century.

LJ McCray News / Florida Gators on SI / August 5

LJ McCray's Strong Offseason Setting Up for Future Success

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Now a sophomore, Florida Gators edge rusher LJ McCray looks forward to a new year filled with a larger role. Sitting behind senior George Gumbs Jr., McCray is the expected immediate backup at the Jack position and can learn at a different rate now after experiencing the speed of the game ahead.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / August 5

'Relentless Worker': Napier Details Aaron Gates' Quick Recovery

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Less than a year after an ACL tear ended his 2024 campaign, Florida Gators defensive back Aaron Gates is already back on the field and is expected to be full-go for the team's season opener against Long Island on Aug.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Legendary Florida Gator Cracks List of Top Five-Star Recruits Since 2000

The Florida Gators football program of the mid-to-late 2000s was a force to be reckoned with. Led by head coach Urban Meyer, Florida went 35-6 from 2006-08 with a pair of SEC and national championships.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Billy Napier Provides Latest DJ Lagway Injury Update

A lot of the attention from fans and media this offseason for the Florida Gators has revolved around the health of their star quarterback, DJ Lagway. The sophomore made seven starts in 2024, missing one due to a hamstring injury.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 4

Second-Year Speedster Continues Impressive Offseason with Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- On paper, the Florida Gators’ passing attack should be one of the more explosive and potent in the country heading into 2025. Notably

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Florida Gators make preseson top 25 of USA Today Coaches Poll in predictable spot, ranking just ahead of bitter rival

USA Today released its annual preseason coaches poll on Monday, and the Florida Gators made the initial list at 17th overall. The Gators are in a good spot going into the season being ranked in the top 25, especially when it comes to potentially making the College Football Playoff.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 4

Florida Gators Crack Preseason Coaches Poll

On Monday, the College Football Preseason Coaches Top 25 Poll was announced, with the Florida Gators ranked No. 17. This is the first time they have opened the season in the rankings since 2021. They are one of nine SEC teams in the poll.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / August 4

College football rankings: Florida Gators in Preseason Coaches Poll top 25 for first time since 2021

Expectations have been raised for Florida Gators football in Year 4 under head coach Billy Napier, especially with sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway in tow.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 4

Florida Creating Championship Competition in Fall Camp

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Without the confidence created on the practice field, the Florida Gators may have quit in what seemed to be a lost season with a 4-5 record heading into the final stretch of the 2024 season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 4

2027 4-Star RB Includes Gators in Top 5

The Villages Charter (Fla.) four-star running back Tranard Roberts trimmed his top schools to five on Sunday, with the Florida Gators making the cut, he announced on social media.

Tyreak Sapp News / Florida Gators on SI / August 3

Strength the Key for Tyreak Sapp

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators edge rusher Tyreak Sapp doesn't jump off film with a quick first step that blurs by opposing tackles, zooming into the backfield.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 3

Former Gators Pitcher Makes Most of Pitching in Historic MLB Game

Hurston Waldrep certainly had one of the more unique ways of getting another shot at pitching in the Majors. Had Saturday gone as planned for the MLB Speedway Classic, the former Florida Gators pitcher would have stayed put in the minors.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 3

Gumbs Jr. Reflects on Journey Heading into Senior Season

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- George Gumbs Jr. will play a crucial role in the Florida Gators' defense this year. Yet, his road to this point is anything but conventional, as he fought for this moment.

DJ Lagway News / A to Z Sports / August 2

Florida Gators see positive development with DJ Lagway at beginning of fall camp that will ease fans' concerns

The biggest storyline surrounding the Florida Gators heading into fall camp has been the health of starting quarterback DJ Lagway. In the spring, Lagway didn't throw at all due to both shoulder and hernia issues that have been lingering since high school.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / August 2

Gators Add Legacy WR to 2025 Roster

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After a report that the Florida Gators were in the process of adding him to the roster, wide receiver Mike Peterson Jr., the son of edge coach Mike Peterson, was seen by Florida Gators on SI warming up with the team before Saturday's open practice, wearing No.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / August 1

Legacy Florida Gator Set to Join 2025 Roster

The Florida Gators football program has a history unlike many others. With three national championships and nine conference titles in the 113 years since its inception, Florida has been a powerhouse program for a long time.