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Official team news- Sumrall Ready for Gator Talk, Presented by Dream Finders Homes, at The Swamp Restaurant on Monday Night
If you can't join the head coach Jon Sumrall and the Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley Mondays at The Swamp Restaurant for Gator Talk, listen on the Gator Sports Network affiliated stations.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Florida-Texas Game Set for 12 p.m. Kick on ABC
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns are scheduled for kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. in Austin, Texas. The game will be televised on ABC, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced on Saturday.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Gators Dressed For Occasion, But Did Not Play Like It
The Gators turn in a forgettable Homecoming performance in a 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
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- FINAL: South Carolina 38, Florida 19
Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers passed for four touchdowns, ran for another and did not turn the ball over in a dazzling performance that dominated the Gators' homecoming loss Saturday.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Carter's Corner: Gators Calling Gators
A pair of former Gators returned to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to broadcast the game.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Game Day: No. 16 Florida vs South Carolina (Saturday, 12:45 pm)
After last week's humbling at Missouri, the Gators will have a different type of challenge in trying to bounce back, against a sneaky-good, but thus-far, underachieving Gamecocks team in a challenging homecoming assignment.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - The Opening Kickoff: No. 16 Gators vs. South Carolina — A Chance To Respond On Homecoming
No. 16-ranked Florida (4-1, 2-1) hosts South Carolina (2-3, 0-3) on Homecoming Saturday at The Swamp.
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Gators Athletics 2026 Hall of Fame Class Inducted Tonight
The UF Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes eight new members tonight..
Read at Florida Football (official) → - Florida-South Carolina: What You Need to Know
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 16/15-ranked Florida football team continues the season under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall this Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, as the Gators take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at 12:45 p.m. on Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame and…
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Florida Basketball (official)
Official team news- Unlocking the 'Key' to Winning
Combo guard Kiyomi McMiller, who averaged 21.6 points per game at Penn State last season, will become just the fifth McDonald's All American to play for the Gators in program history.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - No. 5 Florida Falls to Vanderbilt in Nashville
No. 5 Florida volleyball saw their 11-match winning streak come to a close on Sunday afternoon in Nashville, falling to Vanderbilt in four sets, 1-3 (20-25, 25-22, 23-25, 16-25).
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Black and Gynina fall in doubles quarterfinals at ITA Regional Championships
MIAMI, Fla. — Brooke Black and Valery Gynina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 ITA Regional Championships Sunday morning with an 8-5 win over Miami's Raquel Gonzalez and Dominika Podhajecka. Their time at the championships ended in the afternoon, however, as Central…
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Ian Gilligan earns PGA Tour Card
The former Gator is PGA Tour bound after one full season on the Korn Ferry Tour.
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- Florida-Texas Game Set for 12 p.m. Kick on ABC
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns are scheduled for kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. in Austin, Texas. The game will be televised on ABC, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) announced on Saturday.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Two of three Gators doubles teams advance at ITA Regional Championships
MIAMI, Fla. — The Florida Women's Tennis Team sent three doubles tandems to the 2026 ITA Regional Championships, and two of the three won their matches Saturday to advance to Sunday's round of 16.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Gators Dressed For Occasion, But Did Not Play Like It
The Gators turn in a forgettable Homecoming performance in a 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - FINAL: South Carolina 38, Florida 19
Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers passed for four touchdowns, ran for another and did not turn the ball over in a dazzling performance that dominated the Gators' homecoming loss Saturday.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Carter's Corner: Gators Calling Gators
A pair of former Gators returned to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to broadcast the game.
Read at Florida Basketball (official) → - Game Day: No. 16 Florida vs South Carolina (Saturday, 12:45 pm)
After last week's humbling at Missouri, the Gators will have a different type of challenge in trying to bounce back, against a sneaky-good, but thus-far, underachieving Gamecocks team in a challenging homecoming assignment.
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ESPN Football
National coverage (filtered to this school)- Easton Royal, top WR in '27, flips to Florida from Texas
Five-star wide receiver prospect Easton Royal has flipped his commitment to Florida, his family told ESPN on Sunday. The New Orleans native is the top-ranked wide receiver and No. 8 overall prospect in the SC Next ESPN 300.
Read at ESPN Football → - No. 7 Texas hosts Florida in SEC play
Florida (4-2) at No. 7 Texas (4-1), Oct. 17 at 12 p.m. EDT.
Read at ESPN Football → - Assessing South Carolina's redemption win vs. Florida
The SEC Now crew express pride in the Gamecocks' performance after redeeming themselves against the Gators as they give credit to the defense for the victory.
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- LaNorris Sellers sparks South Carolina rout of No. 16 Florida
LaNorris Sellers accounted for five TDs as South Carolina stunned No. 16 Florida to end an eight-game SEC skid and take some heat off embattled coach Shane Beamer.
Read at ESPN Football → - LaNorris Sellers shows up big, and South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 in the Swamp
— This was the kind of performance South Carolina expected from quarterback LaNorris Sellers all season.
Read at ESPN Football → - South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Florida Gators: Full Highlights
- Oregon, Florida and more lead loaded CFB Week 6 uniform slate
Of all the strong uniform weeks in college football this fall, you'll likely be hard-pressed to find another that stacks up to Week 6.
Read at ESPN Football → - Gators RB Baugh apologizes to Sumrall for performance in loss
Florida running back Jadan Baugh sent coach Jon Sumrall a text message Sunday apologizing for his performance in the Gators' 45-17 loss to Missouri.
Read at ESPN Football → - Missouri jumps to 14th in AP Top 25; Florida tumbles 8 spots
Missouri jumped to No. 14 in the AP Top 25 following its rout of Florida, while the Gators dropped eight spots to No. 16 and were replaced by LSU in the top 10.
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ESPN Basketball
National coverage (filtered to this school)- Men's college basketball 2026-27 preseason top 25 rankings
Florida remains No. 1 whether or not Denzel Aberdeen can play. Other teams with eligibility questions aren't as lucky.
Read at ESPN Basketball → - Judge grants injunction for Denzel Aberdeen to play for Florida
Guard Denzel Aberdeen, who is projected to start for preseason No. 1 Florida, was granted a temporary injunction to play for the Gators this season.
Read at ESPN Basketball → - Florida's Denzel Aberdeen: Only 'fair' to be granted 5th year
Denzel Aberdeen says it's "fair" that he's been granted a fifth year of eligibility to play for Florida.
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- Florida's Denzel Aberdeen sues NCAA for 5th year of eligibility
Florida guard Denzel Aberdeen has joined a growing list of players suing the NCAA in hopes of gaining a fifth year of eligibility.
Read at ESPN Basketball → - 13 men's college basketball teams with eligibility uncertainty
From LSU to Florida, key teams awaiting player eligibility decisions to decide their season trajectory.
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National coverage (filtered to this school)- Florida pushing to flip 4-star Auburn commit: Where the Gators stand after latest visit
The Florida Gators aren't backing down in their pursuit of Auburn 4-star commit Marquis Evans. Following another visit to Gainesville, Evans opens up on UF's chances, the competition for his signature, and where things stand as signing day approaches.
Read at On3 → - Do wins and losses matter? Florida lost, then flipped a 5-star — elite recruits reveal what matters on visits
Florida lost to South Carolina, then flipped a five-star from Texas less than 24 hours later. So how much do wins and losses really matter in today's recruiting landscape?
Read at On3 → - Florida produced 'big wow moment' with surging DL Flourish Odin
Flourish Odin called his first trip to The Swamp a “big wow moment.” Now, Florida has entered the picture in a big way.
Read at On3 → - Florida has Samuel Bailey committed, but the elite OL isn't shutting down his recruitment
Huntsville (Ala.) Jemison offensive tackle Samuel Bailey made one of the bigger recruiting decisions in the 2028 class when he committed to Florida following a September visit to Gainesville.
Read at On3 → - 5-star DL Prince Che reveals where Florida stands as recruitment takes intriguing turn
Florida continues pushing for five-star defensive lineman Prince Che, who shares new insight into the Gators' standing, Texas A&M's position and the latest developments in his recruitment.
Read at On3 → - Top-5 cornerback Tyler Boyd sends clear message on Florida amid Gators' struggles
The No. 43 overall prospect explains why Florida's up-and-down season hasn't shaken his interest and discusses the relationships keeping the Gators firmly in the picture.
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- Missed tackles, third-down defense and turnovers doom Gators vs. Cocks
Takeaways from the Florida Gators' 38-19 blowout loss to the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday in Gainesville.
Read at On3 → - 5-star WR Easton Royal reveals what ultimately sold him on flipping to Florida
Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal opens up about his decision to flip from Texas to Florida, the Gators' plans for his immediate impact and why recent losses didn't change his outlook on the program.
Read at On3 → - Inside the battle for Auburn commit Marquis Evans: Who's pushing, where things stand and what's next
Four-star EDGE Marquis Evans remains committed to Auburn, but Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas aren't going away. After another visit to Gainesville, the Birmingham standout has three major trips ahead.
Read at On3 → - Inside Florida's stunning flip of 5-star WR Easton Royal: The moves that sealed the deal
Florida pulled off a massive recruiting win by flipping 5-star WR Easton Royal from Texas. Gators Online goes behind the scenes of the relationships, momentum swings and key moves that helped Jon Sumrall's staff seal the deal.
Read at On3 → - Florida falls out of both polls after homecoming loss to South Carolina
The Florida Gators fell out of the top 25 in both the AP poll and Coaches Poll after their 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
Read at On3 → - Another Florida commitment on the way? These names deserve your attention
Florida’s next commitment could come from an increasingly interesting group of targets. Here’s the latest on who is gaining steam.
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Around college sports
From league outlets- Todd Golden, Florida land top PF recruit Ian Condon: Assessing the four-star's value for Gators
The Florida Gators and head coach Todd Golden picked up a big commitment earlier from four-star power forward Ian Condon.
Read at Yardbarker → - Florida basketball gets big commitment over Arizona with four-star Kamsi Awaka
Florida Gators men's basketball coach Todd Golden is a big-time, championship-level head coach, and that plays out on the recruiting trail as well.
Read at Yardbarker → - Bianchi: Jon Sumrall’s Gators have gone from playoff dreams to Billy Napier nightmares
Somewhere in Harrisonburg, Virginia, Billy Napier must be laughing so hard that he just pulled a hamstring. Not because Florida Gators fans want him back.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Five-star WR Easton Royal flips commitment from Texas to Florida before Longhorns host Gators
The No. 2 receiver in the 2027 class made his move just six days before the two teams meet in Week 7, giving Jon Sumrall his second five-star pledge of the cycle
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- Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Georgia takes over No. 1, Oregon and Florida fall in new college football rankings
Projecting the updated AP Top 25 poll after Week 6 including a new No. 1 for the rankings
Read at CBS Sports → - After hot start, Florida hits full nose dive after embarrassing loss to South Carolina
Florida struggled to find a pulse against the Gamecocks, who were previously winless in SEC play
Read at CBS Sports → - Florida cements status as clear preseason No. 1 after Denzel Aberdeen is cleared to play for 2026-27 season
The Gators are expected to open the season as the preseason No. 1 team in the polls next month, ahead of Duke and Illinois
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