Florida Gators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Gators Add Top Ivy League Shortstop Via Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators added an instant-impact infielder on Friday, landing a commitment from former Columbia shortstop Sam Miller. Gator Diamond Pod reported it via their X (formerly Twitter) account. Miller spent three years with Columbia, holding a career batting average of .340, launching 31 homers and driving in 117 runs.

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Florida's 7-foot-9 Center Shines Against Team USA

The Florida Gators will attempt to win back-to-back national championships for the second time in program history when they take the floor for the 2025-26 season.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Miss Out on 5-Star OT

The fireworks started early on July 4, as top-10 composite offensive lineman Felix Ojo announced his commitment to Texas Tech over Texas, Michigan, Ohio State and the Florida Gators.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Baseball Lands Catching Commit Via Transfer Portal

The Florida Gators have landed a catcher via the transfer portal. Cole Stanford from Lenoir-Rhyne University announced his commitment to the Gators on his X (formerly Twitter page).

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Florida Loses Recruit to Big Ten Powerhouse on Friday

The Florida Gators received bad news to start what should be a crazy day of recruiting, courtesy of the 4th of July. Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez has flipped his commitment from the Gators to the Big Ten powerhouse and National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, according to Rivals.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Gators Football Receives Prediction to Land Top-20 Edge Recruit

The Florida Gators – and head coach Billy Napier – have been cooking on the recruiting trail lately. Though the Gators woke up this morning to the loss of three-star defensive linemen Jamir Perez, Napier doesn’t seem concerned, simply flipping his attention to the next prospect: four-star edge KJ Ford.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Florida Gators take massive blow in recruiting and it was one we all saw coming

The Florida Gators haven't had the greatest start to July when it comes to recruiting. While they did land four-star defensive tackle Kendall Guervil and four-star cornerback C.J.

Gators Lose DL Commit, Flips to Ohio State

Three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez flipped his pledge from the Florida Gators to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, On3’s Hayes Fawcett announced on X. He is rated as the No.

DJ Lagway News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Florida's DJ Lagway Makes Clear Run at Highly Touted Recruit

To be a competitive team within the SEC, you need a talented roster, and throughout the offseason, the Florida Gators have done a good job ensuring they have one for future years.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Watch: Ben Shelton Reacts to Match Suspension

Just four points away from securing a win in his second-round match at Wimbledon, former Florida Gators star Ben Shelton fell victim to Mother Nature and tournament officials.

DJ Lagway News / Florida Gators on SI / July 4

Lagway Gets His Own Burger

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway has made quite the name for himself not even into his second year in college. After leading the Gators to an 8-5 finish in 2024, six of those wins with him starting, Lagway enters 2025 as the full time starting quarterback with plenty of eyes on Florida.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 3

Gators Crack Top 3 for 4-Star EDGE Rusher

Duncanville (Texas) four-star edge rusher KJ Ford on Thursday released his top three schools, and the Florida Gators, along with Texas A&M and Ohio State, made the cut.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 3

Florida Lands in Top 3 of Big-Time Recruit

The Florida Gators have had an incredible two days on the recruiting trail. After landing a commitment from four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil on Wednesday and four-star safety CJ Hester on Thursday afternoon, UF was dealt some more good news just a few hours later.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / July 3

Florida football recruiting: Four-stars CJ Hester, Kendall Guervil, Desmond Green commit to Gators

Still creeping their way up the rankings after a slow start to the recruiting cycle, the Florida Gators on Thursday added their latest commitment. Four-star defensive back CJ Hester (Cocoa, FL) chose to continue his career a few hours North just over a month after officially visiting Florida.

Billy Napier News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Florida Gators finally get out of recruiting slump and land massive addition to Billy Napier's defense

The Florida Gators have been in a mini-slump over the past week, having lost out on five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan to Alabama earlier in the day, along with multiple players in the trenches, especially on the defensive line.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 2

Gators Miss Out on 5-Star Edge Rusher

The Florida Gators saw another five-star prospect choose another SEC program after Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic five-star edge rusher Trenton Henderson pledged to LSU.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / July 2

4-Star DL Commits to Gators

The Florida Gators continue to stay hot on the recruiting trail with its 13th commitment since the summer began. Four-star defensive lineman Kendall Guervil on Wednesday announced his commitment to Florida, giving the Gators its second defensive line commit of the class..

DJ Lagway News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Latest postseason award odds view Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway favorably and it's easy to see why

The Florida Gators have one of the best quarterbacks in the nation in DJ Lagway and his odds to win the Heisman Trophy reflect that. Circa Sports has Lagway sixth among all college football players with 17:1 odds, just behind Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Florida Gators once again play second fiddle to a five-star recruit but have others prospects ready to go

The Florida Gators have been working hard to get five-star wide receiver Cederian Morgan to commit. It was a difficult battle to get into the mix, but it ultimately came up short, as Morgan committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Florida Gators commit set to make big announcement and it could spell more bad news

Recruiting for the Florida Gators has been an up-and-down proposition over the last two weeks. They landed 13 recruits in the month of June, with 12 of them in the upcoming 2026 class, but they lost out on a few important players that could have shaped the class.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 1

Florida Makes Exciting Announcement Before 2025 College Football Season

The 2025 season appears to be a promising one for the Florida Gators. With head coach Billy Napier entering his fourth season in Gainesville and phenom quarterback DJ Lagway coming off an exhilarating freshman campaign, UF’s football program seems to be heading in the right direction.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 30

Jazz's latest moves suggest they're still going to tank

New Utah Jazz president of basketball operations declared the team would no longer hold veteran players out of games to get better lottery odds. Instead, they're ditching those veterans entirely.

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Will Richard News / Hoops Rumors / June 27

Warriors pull off draft-night trade, acquire national championship winner

The Grizzlies have agreed to trade the No. 56 pick in the draft.

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Blazers inking 2024 Pac-12 Player of Year

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Florida Gators News / Yardbarker / June 24

March Madness star linked to retooling East squad

Walter Clayton Jr. might not have to travel far for his NBA home.

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Billy Napier News / Yardbarker / June 16

Official visit leads to Florida leads to commitment for four-star OT

Tyler Chukuyem, a four-star offensive tackle from Douglasville, Georgia, knew he wanted to make a commitment on Monday. He came into the day with a top four of Cincinnati, Florida, Florida State and Ole Miss, and the tea leaves were pointing to either Ole Miss or Florida getting his commitment.

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