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Contagious Energy Helping Jon Sumral, Florida On Recruiting Trail

With a new staff still settling into Gainesville, the intoxicating energy of head coach Jon Sumrall has helped the Florida Gators gain serious momentum on the recruiting trail this 2027 cycle.

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Gators Nearing Top Of Ascending WR’s List After Impressive Junior Day Visit

The Florida Gators have been consistent in their pursuit of rising Bluffton (S.C.) four-star wide receiver Amare Patterson, with Jon Sumrall and staff possibly pushing into the lead for the explosive wideout after a strong first in-person impression over the weekend.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 27

It’s long past time the Florida Gators got serious about women’s basketball

When the Florida Gators made women’s basketball a varsity program in 1975, seven months before Title IX was signed into law by President Gerald Ford, it not only set a precedent but saw immediate success by winning the state.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

ACC Changes Date to Gators' 2026 Road Game at Florida State

The ACC on Monday released its schedules for all of its league teams, which includes an update to the Florida Gators' 2026 schedule. Originally scheduled to close the regular season on Saturday, Nov.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Florida Gators 2026 Spring Game Start Time Announced

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- After already announcing the date for its 2026 Orange and Blue Spring Game, the Florida Gators on Monday announced the start time for the annual scrimmage.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Gain Ground with 2027 Four-Star OL

As the Florida Gators cycle out several veteran offensive linemen this season, Jon Sumrall and his staff are recruiting to ensure the unit remains solid without gaps moving forward.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Sign National Champion WR Out of Transfer Portal

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators' moves in the transfer portal are still not complete as the program continues to add to its 2026 roster. On Monday, Indiana transfer receiver Ace Ciongoli signed with the Gators, fresh off winning a College Football Playoff national championship with the Hoosiers.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Why Florida Players Are Not Wearing Gators Logo in Offseason Workouts

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Jon Sumrall's main message since taking over the Florida Gators football program has been that winning immediately is the expectation.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / January 26

Jon Sumrall, Florida Receive Strong Message From 5-Star Recruit After Latest Visit

Head coach Jon Sumrall and his staff kept working on the future of the school during the weekend as the Florida Gators hosted a strong group of national recruits during their Junior Day event in Gainesville on Saturday.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 26

Gators Leading for Priority WR Target After Strong Junior Day Visit

After visiting with the Florida Gators over the weekend, Jon Sumrall and staff have seemingly positioned themselves well for priority wide receiver target Anthony Jennings, a composite top-215 In-state prospect out of Fort Lauderdale.

Aaron Philo News / Florida Gators on SI / January 25

Why Florida Targeted QB Transfer Aaron Philo, Details on Gators' Impending QB Battle

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- As Jon Sumrall enters his first season as the head coach of the Florida Gators, one of the biggest questions centers on the quarterback position, as the program is set to have its third different opening-day starter in three years.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / January 25

Florida Lands First 2027 Commitment Under Jon Sumrall with Four-Star DB

Amid a big recruiting weekend for the Florida Gators, Jon Sumrall has managed his first high school recruiting win in the 2027 recruiting class with the

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Jon Sumrall lands first big Florida Gators commitment in 2027 class who can reshape their secondary

Are the Florida Gators getting back to being in the DBU conversation again? They made a statement on Saturday night during their Junior Day recruiting event, as head coach Jon Sumrall landed a commitment in the 2027 recruiting class in four-star cornerback Amare Nugent.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / January 24

Florida football recruiting: Four-star CB Amare Nugent becomes Jon Sumrall’s first 2027 commit

While the Florida Gators did not have much success on the field under the team’s last phase of leadership, it did quite well in the high school recruiting process, which the program is hoping to continue under new head coach Jon Sumrall.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Florida Gators land another talented defender in transfer portal who will fortify a major position of need

Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall continues to be active in the transfer portal by adding a really intriguing depth piece at cornerback in East Carolina's Jordy Lowery.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 20

No. 16 Florida keeps rolling, grabs fifth straight victory in blowout win over LSU

After a slow start to the 2025-26 season, defending national champion No. 16 Florida has found its groove.

Joshua Jefferson has triple-double in No. 9 Iowa State's win over UCF

No. 3 Michigan extends Indiana's woes with wire-to-wire win

Ohio State dominates OT, avoids home loss to Minnesota

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 17

No. 19 Florida earns huge road win over No. 10 Vanderbilt

In a thrilling college basketball contest between the defending national champion in No. 19 Florida (13-5, 4-1 SEC) and No. 10 Vanderbilt (16-2, 3-2 SEC), it was the Gators who got the last laugh.

Kentucky shocks No. 24 Tennessee with another second-half comeback

Wild scrum breaks out between benches after Kentucky beats No. 24 Tennessee

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Florida Gators News / Softball On SI / January 16

Florida Softball Adds Two Former Players to Coaching Staff

Following graduation in December, two former Florida Gator softball standouts, Kendra Falby and Kara Hammock, are staying in Gainesville this spring. Head coach Tim Walton is keeping the recent alumni on his roster, although this year serving different roles as student assistant coaches.

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / January 13

The Tennessee Vols are suddenly in danger of losing a commit to the Florida Gators

The Tennessee Vols may be in danger of losing a 2027 commit to the Florida Gators. 2027 three-star cornerback Kamauri Whitfield, 5-foot-11/185 pounds from Orlando, FL, has been committed to Tennessee since October, but the Gators gave him plenty to think about on a recent visit to Gainesville.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10