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Florida Schedules Matchup Against Historic College Basketball Program

The Florida Gators and UConn Huskies are set to clash once again in the Jimmy V Classic, which will be held on December 9 at Madison Square Garden. The

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Report: Gators Add NCAA Tournament Opponent to 2025-26 Schedule

The Florida Gators will take on a familiar opponent from its run to a national championship next season in Madison Square Garden. As part of the Jimmy V Classic, Florida will face UConn in a rematch of the Gators' 77-75 win over the Huskies in the Round of 32, according to CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein.

Florida Gators News / Only Gators / May 5

Florida basketball to play UConn, Arizona in premier 2025-26 nonconference games, per reports

Fresh off the program’s first national championship in 18 years, the Florida Gators appear ready to take on all comers while serving as the reigning title holders.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Rankings Mixed on Gators Baseball's Recent Surge

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators baseball has found themselves back in Baseball America’s top 25 this week following an impressive stretch that began in the second week of April.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators' O'Sullivan Gets Win No. 750

OXFORD, Miss.-- With the Florida Gators' 8-0 win in the second of Sunday's double-header over South Carolina, the team's 13th in its last 15 games, head coach Kevin O'Sullivan earned his 750th win as the program's head coach.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators Football Absent in ESPN's Transfer Portal Rankings

The Florida Gators were unranked in ESPN's top 10 college football transfer classes. They miss out while notable rivals and conference opponents made the cut: LSU, Ole Miss Miami, Missouri, Auburn, FSU and Texas A&M.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 5

Gators Coppola Makes Long-Awaited Return

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Florida Gators left-handed pitcher Pierce Coppola made his return to the mound on Sunday in the series finale against South Carolina, making first outing in two months after dealing with an undisclosed injury.

Gators Weather the Storm, Sweep South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Despite the rainy conditions doing all it could to disrupt the Florida baseball team on the weekend, the Gators weathered the storm and swept the South Carolina Gamecocks on the road, marking the program's fourth-straight SEC series win.

Will Richard News / Florida Gators on SI / May 4

Richard Receives G League Elite Camp Invite

After not receiving an initial invite to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, former Florida Gators guard Will Richard will get an opportunity to earn one after being invited to the NBA G League Elite Camp, according to Draft Express' Jon Chepkevich.

Florida Gators News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Former Florida Quarterback Expected to Join Big Ten Program in Assistant Role

The Florida Gators have produced three Heisman winners at quarterback in Tim Tebow (2007), Danny Wuerffel (1996) and Steve Spurrier (1966). On Friday, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported that another Florida quarterback is joining the staff of a college football program.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 3

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.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / May 2

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.

Alijah Martin News / Florida Gators on SI / May 1

Alijah Martin Pens Goodbye to Gator Nation

He was only with the Florida Gators for one season, but Alijah Martin leaves as one of the all-time greats after helping lead the program to its third national championship.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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