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Gators Hang on to Top-10 Position in Latest AP Poll

The Florida Gators remained as the No. 10 team in the AP Top 25 on Monday, following back-to-back wins over in-state opponents. Florida began their week with a victory over Florida State on Tuesday.

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Florida Gators dealt brutal news regarding recruiting class that will severely impact their standing moving forward

The Florida Gators have done a really good job with their recruiting class after firing head coach Billy Napier in October. Throughout the process, they haven't had any players hit the transfer portal nor any recruits decommit, and only one has opted out to preserve his redshirt in wide receiver Tank Hawkins.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 17

Florida is bracing to lose top recruit after visit to SEC rival, and the Gators' 2026 class could spiral out of control

The Florida Gators are now 3-7 and their recruiting class could be in danger of spiraling out of control. Interim head coach Billy Gonzales is doing a good job of keeping the program in a stable spot after Billy Napier was fired ahead of the big rivalry game against the Georgia Bulldogs.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 16

Gators Take Jacksonville Hoops Showdown with 82-68 Win Over Miami

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators are now 3-0 against in-state opponents. Behind a 19-point game from forward Alex Condon, another double-double from Rueben Chinyelu and a 15-point night off the bench from Urban Klavzar, No.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / November 16

Florida vs. Miami score, takeaways: No. 10 Gators frontcourt stands out in thorough win

The No. 10 Florida Gators took care of business Sunday night, pulling away from the Miami Hurricanes in the second half of the 2025 Jacksonville Hoops Showdown to win their third straight game following a season-opening loss in Las Vegas.

Micah Handlogten News / Florida Gators on SI / November 16

Florida Gators Provide Injury Update on C Micah Handlogten

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- After suffering a head injury in the first half of the Florida Gators' matchup against rival Miami, center Micah Handlogten is unlikely to return, according to On3's Zach Abolverdi.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 16

Top Florida Commit Projected To Flip To Ohio State

With so much uncertainty around the direction of the Florida Gators football program, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a few recruiting casualties along the way.

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Tennessee vs. Florida odds: Opening point spread released

Tennessee travels to Florida for a Week 13 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 16

No One to Blame but the Gators for Bowl Ineligibility

The Florida Gators' bowl hopes ended Saturday night, with a loss in Oxford. Although they scored 24 points in the first half, the Gators struggled to maintain momentum in the final 30 minutes, ultimately losing 34-24 to Ole Miss.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 16

Florida Gators analyst pours fuel on the Lane Kiffin to Gainesville fire with very bold statement about the next head coach

It's a very open secret that the Florida Gators are heavily pursuing Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin to lead their program into the future. He got his first win over the Gators on Saturday 34-24, and was asked about the possibility of taking the job.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 16

Florida Gators have unlocked major aspect of DJ Lagway's game that Billy Napier refused to tap into, and it nearly resulted in a win vs. Ole Miss

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway was one of the biggest reasons why there was so much excitement about this season. He thrived last year in the final four games, showcasing the immense talent that he came into Gainesville with as a five-star recruit out of Willis, Texas.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 16

Takeaways From Gators Loss to Ole Miss, Kiffin Unfazed By Buzz

The Florida Gators were handed another loss, this time in Oxford, Miss, at the hands of Ole Miss. The game with an unusual atmosphere for a matchup between

College Football News / Athlon Sports / November 16

Ole Miss Coach Lane Kiffin Addresses Florida Speculation on Saturday

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin's name has been in plenty of rumors involving the Florida Gators' opening. When Florida fired Billy Napier in the middle of October, Kiffin's name immediately surfaced in the rumors.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 16

Florida Gators get screwed by the referees in Oxford, and the entire college football world saw the brutal injustice

This has not been a banner season for the Florida Gators, but they had a chance to take a huge step toward ending it on a high note. Saturday night brought the Ole Miss Rebels, who the Gators beat last year in The Swamp, essentially ending their College Football Playoff chances.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 15

Florida Falls to Ole Miss, 34-24, Secures Fourth Losing Season in Five Years

OXFORD, Miss.-- The Florida Gators will officially miss a bowl game for the second time in three seasons. Florida, erasing a 10-0 deficit to take a 24-20 lead into the half, was shut out in the second half as Ole Miss held on for a 34-24 win.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / November 15

Florida vs. Ole Miss takeaways: DJ Lagway’s big mistake, late referee call allow Lane Kiffin to squeak by

For the second time in three weeks, the Florida Gators fought a top 10 team tooth and nail away from home. For the second time in three weeks, with some late assistance from SEC referees, they were unable to complete an upset as the No.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / November 15

DJ Lagway Scores First Rushing Touchdown, Gators Take Early Lead Over Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss.-- DJ Lagway's night against Ole Miss started poorly with a pair of three-and-outs, but the sophomore showed signs of his old self on the third drive and accomplished a first in his Florida Gators career.

College Basketball News / The SportsRush / November 15

'Had Never Heard of Him': Joakim Noah Speaks on His Brutal Welcome to the NBA Moment

The transition from the NCAA to the NBA is more cutthroat than athletes expect. Just ask Cooper Flagg. But while Flagg’s issue can be tracked down to the Mavs’ chaotic management, former Defensive Player of the Year, Joakim Noah had an entirely different experience.

Lane Kiffin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 13

Ole Miss vs. Florida score prediction by expert football model

All eyes will be on Lane Kiffin this weekend, not only because his Ole Miss team is on the cusp of a College Football Playoff berth, but also as he remains the favorite to leave that school and join Florida, the team on the other side of the field this week.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / November 13

Billy Gonzales explains how he's trying to get DJ Lagway back on track

Billy Gonzales explains how he's trying to get Florida QB DJ Lagway back on track

Billy Gonzales has a tough job on his hands as the interim head coach of the Florida Gators.

Paul Finebaum has a point on why Saturday isn't a must-win for Texas

CFP rankings: Top five remain unchanged; Texas Tech plays spoiler

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

Lane Kiffin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Analytics model predicts Ole Miss vs. Florida game winner

Ole Miss returns to SEC action in a battle against unranked Florida amid rumors that Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin could take the same position for the team on the other side of the field.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / November 10

Florida interim HC clears the air about DJ Lagway's benching

Lagway was supposed to be the key to Florida's success. Instead, the quarterback's sophomore season with the Gators has been an abject disaster.

CFB Week 11 winners, losers

Virginia, Louisville losses send ACC race for CFP spot into chaos

Indiana's Fernando Mendoza vaulted to top of Heisman conversation

Kirk Ferentz not down on Iowa after tough loss to Oregon

Lincoln Riley addresses rumors about his future with USC

Florida Gators News / College Football News / November 6

Florida vs Kentucky Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

It’s been forgotten a bit now, but Florida owned this rivalry for decades. It was all Gators from 1987 to 2017, but the Wildcats are 4-3 since then. This time around, it’s still interesting, but in a different way.

Florida Gators News / EasySportz / November 5

Alex Golesh to Florida Makes So Much Sense

GAINESVILLE — Let’s dispense with the usual speculative lips-wagging around head-coach openings and get straight to the point: if the Florida Gators want to make a move that balances vision, recruiting dominance and immediate traction, then the perfect man for the job in 2026 is none other than Alex Golesh of the South Florida Bulls.

Tyon Grant-Foster News / Yardbarker / November 4