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Gators' Caden McDonald Continues String of Impact Performances

Searching for ways to ignite his offense, Florida Gators head coach Kevin O’Sullivan may have found his spark plug in two-way sensation Caden McDonald as the regular season approaches its conclusion.

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‘We’re starting on second base’ — Billy Napier takes cheap shot at Florida Gators, and it’s completely without merit

Once Billy Napier was fired as Florida Gators head coach, he refused to tell the fanbase thank you, and continues to take cheap shots. The Billy Napier era for the Florida Gators was a massive flop.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 6

Gators Among Top 6 for 4-Star WR

As the Florida Gators continue its chase for a top-five recruiting class nationally, one of its primary targets has cut his list of top schools to six and has included Florida.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 6

RECRUITING: Florida Stays Hot With 2 Commitments on Tuesday

After a somewhat slow start, new head coach Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are on a recruiting roll. This continued Tuesday, with two commitments, which gives the Gators nine in the last month.

Jon Sumrall News / Florida Gators on SI / May 6

Gators Land Commitment from Unique Foreign-Born DL in 2027 Class

Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators have continued a strong momentum on the recruiting trail as of late, this time landing an extremely unique athlete on the interior defensive line in Coral Gables (Fla.) three-star prospect Stive-Bentley Keumajou Yondui on Wednesday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Florida Gators continue banner recruiting day by clearing important benchmark with an elite offensive weapon

The trenches have gotten a lot of focus with the Florida Gators in recruiting, but don’t sleep on the wide receiver position. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall might be the hottest recruiter in the nation.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / May 5

Jon Sumrall, Florida land two blue-chip commitments on same day

Sumrall and the Gators are now cooking with grease on the 2027 recruiting trail.

Florida HC Jon Sumrall is clear about expectations for 2026

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Florida Gators News / Only Gators / May 5

Florida football recruiting: Top 100 OT Elijah Hutcheson, DB Kailib Dillard commit to Gators

Beef is coming to Gainesville, Florida, in the form of offensive linemen joining the Florida Gators’ Class of 2027. Joining the ride is four-star offensive tackle Elijah Hutcheson (Roanoke, VA), who verbally committed to join the Gators at a planned ceremony on Tuesday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators Land Top 100 OL in 2027 Class Over Clemson

The Florida Gators on Tuesday continued its dominant recruiting momentum by landing a commitment from Roanoke (Va.) North Cross School four-star tackle Elijah Hutcheson (6-5, 260 pounds) over Clemson, Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators Football Hosting Former D1 Basketball Player as Transfer Target, Per ESPN Report

After already landing one former Division One basketball player in Jacksonville University forward Jaylen Jordon, the Florida Gators football program is targeting another, reportedly hosting Missouri State forward Michael Osei-Bonsu for a visit on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

What Time are Gators 2027 Targets Committing This Week?

Four 2027 recruits with predictions to choose the Florida Gators are announcing their decisions this week, with two announcing on Tuesday, one on Wednesday and another on Friday.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 5

Nation’s No. 6 OT Elijah Hutcheson Predicted to Turn Down Three CFP Contenders

The recruiting trail never slows down, and one of the biggest storylines in the 2027 class is already taking shape. Elijah Hutcheson, the nation’s No. 6 offensive tackle, is trending toward Florida Gators, and if that prediction holds, it would signal more than just another commitment.

Jon Sumrall News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Florida Gators continue trending for top offensive target, and they have plenty of top competition to overcome

Jon Sumrall has been on a recruiting heater over the last month, and the Florida Gators are among the schools for a top running back. Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall knew what his biggest challenge was going to be once he accepted the job in Gainesville: fixing the vibes.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / May 4

Florida HC Jon Sumrall is clear about expectations for 2026

Jon Sumrall doesn't want to hear about "building" the Florida Gators back up. Clearly, this is not something he wants to take time.

Notre Dame lands WR Jackson Coleman over Oregon, Northwestern and others

Standout transfers, freshmen turned heads in spring practice

Trinidad Chambliss had an honest admission about considering LSU

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 4

Gators Predicted to Land Top 100 Offensive Lineman

Already having a pair of top 150 offensive line commits in its 2027 recruiting class in five-star Maxwell Hiller and four-star Peyton Miller, while also being a finalist for a third in four-star Layton Von Brandt, the Florida Gators are in a strong position for a fourth top 150 offensive lineman recruit.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 4

Florida Gators are primed to land another talented offensive lineman, and he’s set to make his decision

The Florida Gators are set to find out if one of their top offensive targets will be heading to Gainesville on Tuesday afternoon. Offensive line has been a massive focus for the Florida Gators during the 2027 recruiting class.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 4

Gators Basketball Adds Another International Forward to 2026-27 Roster

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators men's basketball program on Monday announced another international addition to the 2026-27 roster in Slovenian forward Domen Petrovic.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / May 4

Florida basketball signs Domen Petrović: Gators add second European talent this offseason

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden is in the process of closing out his roster for the 2026-27 season, with another European addition announced on Monday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 4

Florida Gators Have Chance to End Another Drought in Latest OL Recruiting Battle

Middletown (Del.) Appoquinimink four-star offensive lineman Layton Von Brandt on Sunday released his final four schools in his recruitment, which included the Florida Gators alongside Auburn, Notre Dame and Penn State, where he was previously committed.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 4

Predicting Florida's Outside Linebacker Rotation After 2026 Spring Camp

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators concluded its first spring camp under head coach Jon Sumrall with its annual spring game, which gave fans its first true glimpse of the program for the 2026 season.