Florida Unveils Championship Banner at Spring Game Celebration

After defeating the Houston Cougars 65-63 in the national championship, the Florida Gators brought the celebration home to Gainesville.

During halftime of the annual Orange and Blue spring football game, the Gator men’s basketball team was honored, where they showed off the national championship trophy in front of 56,563 fans in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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The Gators also unveiled their new 2025 national championship banner. It is the third added to the rafters at the Stephen O’Connell Center after the championships n 2006 and 2007. Fans erupted in cheer as each player and coach was announced, and as they brought out the trophy.

On top of all the T-shirt throwing and cheering, the Mayor of Gainesville awarded coach Todd Golden and the Gators the key to the city.

“We’re incredibly grateful for your support,” Golden said during his speech. “Most importantly we’re incredibly grateful to bring a national championship back here to Gainesville, Florida, where it belongs.”

Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr, who’s defensive play prevented Houston from getting off a last-second shot, also gave a speech.

“I know what it means to wear this orange and blue,” said Clayton Jr. “I’m glad we got it done, man. Gator boys stay hot.”

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This marks Florida’s third national championship win, with its second national championship win dating all the way back to 2007. The streets flooded with Gator fans as the entire city of Gainesville erupted into one big celebration as the Gators brought the national championship home. It’s been almost 20 years since the Gators have been national champions. Now that the championship is back in Gainesville, the celebration is far from over.