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Grand Gators Get Big Wins as Softball Topples No. 1 Oklahoma, Baseball Defeats South Carolina

Both the Florida Gators' baseball and softball programs entered the weekend with important series as the baseball team travelled to South Carolina for a must-win series and softball hosted No.

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Three Gators Invited to 2025 NBA Combine

Three members of the Florida Gators' 2024-25 national championship team have been invited to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, the NBA announced Friday. Guard

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / May 2

Gators HC Billy Napier dealt tough news that leaves Florida’s recruiting class in dire straits

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier hasn't had the best track record so far during the 2026 recruiting cycle. Going into this week, Napier's recruiting class only had two commitments.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 2

Gators Linebacker Commit Flips To Yet Another School

The Florida Gators have lost a 2026 commit to another SEC program. According to 247 Sports Graham Hall, Izayia Williams has flipped his commitment to Ole Miss after an official visit.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 2

Gators to Receive Visit from Elite 2026 Edge Rusher

The Florida Gators will receive an official visit from one of the nation's top prospects in the class of 2026. Four-star edge rusher Jake Kreul of Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy on Thursday released his official visit schedule for this summer with a trip to Gainesville set for June 7.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 2

Injury Updates on Two Key Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The laundry list of injuries for the Florida Gators on the diamond continue to pile up as shortstop Colby Shelton will be sidelined with a hamate injury for the next three weeks, according to D1Baseball’s Mark Etheridge.

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / May 1

Florida Gators desperately trying to hold onto elite defender who has a history that should worry Billy Napier

The Florida Gators have not been the strongest when it comes to the 2026 recruiting class. It's not from a lack of effort on head coach Billy Napier's part, as they have been very active in getting recruits to come visit this summer. So far, they have not been able to turn that into commitments.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / May 1

Transfer DB Earns 'Most Improved' Award

This era of college football is one of transfers, rumors, tampering, NIL, contracts and all-around chaos, but sometimes, there's a moment that is simply ironic or causes a chuckle.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 30

Florida Gators defender in transfer portal sends mixed messages about his future

The Florida Gators are in a really good spot right now. Head coach Billy Napier has done a really good job in getting the majority of the roster locked up for the 2025 season and beyond and DJ Lagway is ready to start throwing.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 30

Former Gators' G Finds New Home

Former Florida Gators reserve guard Kajus Kublickas, who was the team's first entry into the NCAA Transfer Portal after its national championship, will transfer to Pacific, according to the Field of 68's Jeff Goodman.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 30

Gators LS Announces Transfer Destination

After entering the transfer portal earlier this month, former Florida Gators long snapper Gannon Burt announced Tuesday that he will be transferring to the University of North Carolina.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 30

Golden Confident Gators Can Replace Aberdeen

It’s never easy for head coaches when they lose one of their best players to the portal and even more so when that player commits to an in-conference rival.

Todd Golden News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Todd Golden Names Florida Transfer That Was 'Tough' to Lose

Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden brought a national championship to Gainesville in just three seasons. However, like everyone else, he has to deal with the highs and lows of the transfer portal.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 29

Gators Pushing to Flip Four-Star FSU Commit

The Florida Gators are making a strong push to snag a committed four-star recruit away from their biggest in-state rival. 2026 four-star athlete Darryon Williams announced his commitment to the Florida State Seminoles just over a year ago.

Thomas Haugh News / Florida Gators on SI / April 29

Gators Thomas Haugh Being Promoted to Starting Lineup

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh served mostly as the team’s sixth man last season and played his role better than almost anyone else in the country.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 29

Gators Make Top 10 for Four-Star DL

The Florida Gators have cracked the top 10 for one of the nation's top defensive line prospects in the class of 2026. Four-star Kendall Guervil of Fort Myers (Fla.) named Florida among his finalists, which also consist of Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas and USC.

Dillon Tatum News / Florida Gators on SI / April 28

Former Michigan State Safety Visiting Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – In search of depth at the safety position, the Florida Gators are hosting former Michigan State safety Dillon Tatum for an official

DJ Lagway News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 28

DJ Lagway injury update: Florida QB posts video throwing football

DJ Lagway is one of college football’s best returning quarterbacks, and the pressure is on for the Florida Gators star to live up to those expectations heading into this sophomore season.

Brendan Bett News / Florida Gators on SI / April 28

Family Of New Gators Transfer Responds to Tampering/Academics Rumors

While the Florida Gators celebrated their first spring portal addition in Brendan Bett, rumors from his former fanbase about the reasons for his departure spread throughout social media.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / April 28

Report: DJ Lagway Returns to Throwing

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While the Florida Gators football team is back to the regular offseason, quarterback DJ Lagway is continuing to work his way back from the shoulder issue that severely limited him in spring camp.

Graham Mertz News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Texans draft QB Graham Mertz at No. 197

The Texans have made another move up the draft board.

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 24

Florida lands commitment from Ohio transfer guard AJ Brown

The national champions have made an addition through the transfer portal.

Rick Pitino starts early recruitment, rebuilding St. John’s roster through the transfer portal

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Elijhah Badger News / The 33rd Team / April 22

Elijhah Badger 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For Florida Gators WR

Height: 6013 (verified) Weight: 200lbs (verified) Year: Redshirt Senior Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger projects as a developmental talent at the NFL level.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Kentucky lands another big piece in Florida transfer guard Denzel Aberdeen

Mark Pope has been busy building the Kentucky Wildcats into the best version he can put together for the 2025-26 season. He's now brought in five incoming players, each with a rather intriguing skill set that they'll bring to the table.

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Billy Napier News / Yardbarker / April 14

Reasons Florida didn't televise spring game make sense

There's been a huge deal made about several blue blood programs canceling their spring games this offseason. The stated reasons have been varied, but most seem to rightly think that paranoia has been driving coaches to hide their rosters from their competitors.

Bret Bielema's Florida pipeline grows with commitment of four-star LB

Texas lands commitment from ex-Stanford WR bursting with potential

Former Michigan DB to be a big name on transfer portal

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