Florida Commit Visiting Hated Rival This Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Grant Bricker | Last updated Aug 14, 2025 9:05 PM ET

The Florida Gators would love nothing more than to keep one of their commits away from one of their rivals in college football.

Florida's primary rivals consist of the Florida State Seminoles, Miami Hurricanes and the Georgia Bulldogs. The Florida State game has been dubbed the "Sunshine Showdown," while an even longer name is for the Georgia game each year.

The Florida-Georgia rivalry is called "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," and was first played in 1915 in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a game that the Gators have not won since 2020, but there is still plenty of hate for Georgia.

On Thursday, Florida commit Tyler Chukuyem revealed he is visiting Georgia in the fall.

“The only school trying to get me to flip is Georgia, and I plan on going for a game — that will be my official visit,” he said via Rivals' Chad Simmons. “It is an in-state school, and I know a lot of people who like Georgia, so it is a school I will take a look at.”

Chukuyem is a four-star prospect and the No. 24 offensive tackle in the Rivals Industry Rankings for the 2026 class. He has been committed to the Gators since June 16 and is one of four offensive tackle commits for the program.

Florida's other offensive tackle commits include four-star recruit Heze Kent and three-star prospects Chancellor Campbell and Javarii Luckas.

While head coach Billy Napier will hope to keep a player like Chukuyem committed, his job is being questioned again. On3's Andy Staples predicted Napier would be fired if DJ Lagway's injury issues continue.

Lagway has dealt with injuries this offseason, including a minor calf injury that forced him to wear a boot at the beginning of fall camp.

Recruits even used to escape from Urban Meyer's clutches during his dominant run at Florida from 2005-2010. Despite never missing a bowl game, he could not get cornerback Patrick Peterson or running back CJ Spiller.

Peterson played for the LSU Tigers, while Spiller opted for the Clemson Tigers.

No date has been given for Chukuyem's official visit with the Bulldogs, but it sounds like Florida will have to fight.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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