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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.

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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.

Florida Gators News / SwimSwam / April 29

Florida Adds Divers Ava Brinkman and Jesus Agundez for Fall 2025

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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.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 27

Gators Get Much-Needed Series Win over Arkansas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators earned a very important series win over the weekend, taking down No. 5 Arkansas at Condron Family Ballpark in two

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 27

SS Shelton Added to Gators' Extensive Injury List

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators head coach Kevin O’Sullivan announced after Saturday's loss to Arkansas that starting shortstop Colby Shelton is dealing with a wrist injury that he sustained after a swing, per Gator Country’s Nick Marcinko on X. He did play through it for most of the day but was eventually removed near the end of the game.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 27

Social Media Reacts to Panthers Drafting Florida Gators DT Cam Jackson

With the 140th pick in the NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers made defensive tackle Cam’Ron Jackson the second of seven Florida Gators taken this year. Jackson, a Memphis transfer, racked up 120 tackles and four sacks in his five-year career, the last two of which were spent at Florida.

College Football News / Florida Gators on SI / April 26

Transfer DL Commits to Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators have made its first addition through the spring window of the NCAA Transfer Portal. Baylor transfer defensive lineman Brendan Bett on Saturday announced his commitment to Florida, becoming the sixth total incoming transfer for the Gators going into the 2025 season.

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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Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 26

O'Sullivan Gives Brief Update on Injured Coppola

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- While starter Liam Peterson was the star of the show Friday night after a career-high 13 strikeouts in the 6-4 win over No. 5 Arkansas, there was another Florida Gators pitcher with significant news.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 26

Former Gators DL Quickly Finds New Home

Two days after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, former Florida Gators defensive lineman D'Antre Robinson has already found his new home. Robinson on Saturday announced his commitment to play for Bill Belichick and North Carolina with three years of eligibility remaining.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 26

Peterson Sets Career-High in Upset Over No. 5 Arkansas

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It was arguably the best start of Liam Peterson’s career with the Florida Gators Friday night in Game One against Arkansas at Condron

Gregory Smith III News / Athlon Sports / April 26

Florida Gators Lose Safety Gregory Smith III to the Transfer Portal

Florida Gators safety Gregory Smith III has officially entered the transfer portal after failing to meet Thursday's 4 p.m. deadline to sign his scholarship contract, sources confirmed.

Thomas Haugh News / Athlon Sports / April 25

NCAA Sends Message on Florida After Thomas Haugh News

Florida entered the 2025 national title game having staged its third straight comeback of the tournament. In the game, the Gators overcame a 12-point

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / April 25

Former Gators Quarterback Signee Commits To FCS Program

Amidst an active lawsuit against certain members of the Florida program, former Florida Gators quarterback signee Jaden Rashada will transfer to Sacramento State for his next stop in his college career.

Graham Mertz News / Florida Gators on SI / April 25

Mertz Leaves Lasting Impact as He Waits in NFL Draft

If a time machine exists, and you could flash back to his days at the University of Wisconsin, you probably could not see a path to the NFL Draft for outgoing Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz.

Thomas Haugh News / Florida Gators on SI / April 24

Haugh to Forgo Draft, Return to Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators forward Thomas Haugh, one of the team's key pieces in its run to the program's third national championship in program history, has elected to forgo the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to the team for his junior season, according to ESPN NBA Draft analyst Jonathan Givony.

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.

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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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Florida Gators News / NIL on SI / April 17

Florida Women's Basketball Coach Closed Massive NIL Deal While in Labor

When it comes to the new era of NIL in college athletics, coaches are constantly looking for opportunities to give their programs an edge to both attract new players, and keep the ones they have in the fold.

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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