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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.

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Florida HC Todd Golden Breaks Down What Went Wrong for Gators in Loss to Arizona

It did not take long for the Florida Gators to take a hit in its title-defense 2025-26 campaign. Despite a career-high 27 points from forward Thomas Haugh and an early double-digit lead, the third-ranked Gators on Monday fell to No.

NFL News / Florida Gators on SI / November 5

Breaking Down Florida's Recent History at Kentucky

The Florida Gators travel to Kentucky this upcoming weekend to take on the Wildcats. Kentucky is off the back of an upset road win over the Auburn Tigers

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 4

Immediate Changes the Gators Can Make Down the Stretch

After the Florida Gators dropped a heartbreaker to Georgia, the loss solidified something that became obvious early in the season. Although the team is

Billy Gonzales News / Florida Gators on SI / November 4

How Billy Gonzales is Handling Florida's Recruiting as Gators Interim HC

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While uncertainty surrounds the future of the program with the Florida Gators searching for its next head coach, it remains full speed ahead for the current staff.

Gator bites and elite freshmen debuts: Five observations from men's college basketball opening night

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season got underway on Monday, and it didn't disappoint.

Standout transfers from first day of 2025-26 men's college basketball regular season

No. 13 Arizona downs No. 3 Florida behind Koa Peat's sensational debut

Tyon Grant-Foster scores 15 to lead No. 21 Gonzaga over Texas Southern

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Takeaways From Gators Season Opener Loss to Arizona

The Florida Gators dropped the season opener out west to the Arizona Wildcats in Las Vegas, 93-87. It was a game that featured some strong highs and some troubling lows.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 3

Florida Gators Basketball Stock Report After Loss to Arizona

The No. 3 Florida Gators were handed their first defeat of the season by the No. 13 Arizona Wildcats on Monday, with the Gators losing, 93-87, in Las Vegas.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / November 3

Florida vs. Arizona score, takeaways: No. 3 Gators outclassed by freshman Koa Peat, No. 13 Wildcats

It took just 40 minutes for the reigning national champions to get smacked back to reality as the No. 3 Florida Gators fell on opening night, 93-87 to the No.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 3

No. 13 Arizona downs No. 3 Florida behind Peat's debut

No. 13 Arizona downs No. 3 Florida behind Koa Peat's sensational debut

It was a thrilling back-and-forth opener between No. 13 Arizona and No. 3 Florida, but the Wildcats proved to be too much for the defending national-champion Gators in a 93-87 win in Las Vegas.

Houston HC Kelvin Sampson earns 800th career win

Utah's Alex Jensen wins in coaching debut vs. San Jose State

New Orleans stuns TCU behind big performance in first half

Standout transfers from first day of men's college basketball regular season

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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 3

Preview: Florida Gators Basketball's Season Opener Against Arizona

LAS VEGAS-- The No. 3 Florida Gators' title-defense season begins Monday night with a matchup in Sin City against No. 13 Arizona. With a new guard rotation to pair with returning leadership on the frontcourt, head coach Todd Golden is confident the Gators can make another run in the NCAA Tournament in his fourth season leading the program.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / November 3

DJ Lagway Should be Florida's Next Head Coach's First Phone Call

With four games remaining, could Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway end up elsewhere after the season ends? While the answer may seem obvious, the truth runs deeper than a simple yes or no.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / November 3

Florida basketball primer: Everything you need to know as champion Gators tip off 2025-26 season

The dawn of the 2025-26 college basketball season sees the Florida Gators in a familiar yet position: on top of the sport. Reigning national champions

Todd Golden News / Florida Gators on SI / November 3

Todd Golden's Biggest Question Mark for the Gators Entering 2025-26 Season

The Florida Gators are set to open the 2025-26 season on Monday against Arizona in Las Vegas. Not getting any time to ease into the schedule with a matchup against the No.

Florida Gators News / Sporting News / November 3

Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson reportedly out for the season

The Gators are without their star player for the final four games.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / November 3

Why Florida is Confident in New Guard Duo Ahead of Season Opener

Having played zero preseason minutes in the public eye and instead conducting all of their scrimmages behind closed doors, many are wondering what the Florida Gators' backcourt is going to look like in their season opener. Can Boogie Fland and Xaivian Lee work together?

College Football News / 5 GOATs / November 2

Florida vs. Kentucky odds: Opening point spread released, How to Watch

Florida travels to Kentucky for a Week 11 clash in the Southeastern Conference. With game day approaching, the opening odds and point spread have been revealed.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 2

Florida Gators HC Billy Gonzales highlights why they made the biggest change that fans asked for and it shows how bright the future is

The Florida Gators didn't have the best offense under head coach Billy Napier, and it was a big reason why he ended up getting fired. His 22-23 record was mostly due to the lack of offensive output, most of which you can pinpoint to Napier's play calling, something he wouldn't give up.

Urban Meyer names best college football job between Florida, LSU and Penn State

Legendary former college football coach Urban Meyer joined Colin Cowherd live on The Herd Friday afternoon ahead of another weekend slate of action. However, as has been the case lately, their football discussion quickly veered into a debate over the top open head coaching gigs.

Peerless Price News / A to Z Sports / October 31

Steve Spurrier reveals what former Tennessee Vols WR Peerless Price told him about the famous Citrus Bowl quip

No one on Rocky Top was sad to see Steve Spurrier leave the Florida Gators after the 2001 season. Spurrier was a thorn in the side of the Tennessee Vols for over a decade.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / October 31

From the Boozer twins to a high-flying Eagle: Must-know names for the 2025–26 men's college basketball season

College basketball is almost back. The 2025–26 season tips off Monday, ushering in another year of intrigue, talent and high expectations. Can Florida defend its national title?

Five must-watch games of opening week of men's college basketball season

New blood: Blueblood Duke once again banks on blue-chip freshmen

Wish Grant-ed: Gonzaga getting fueled by 25-year-old transfer

25 men's college basketball teams to watch in 2025-26

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25 women's college basketball teams to watch in 2025-26