Former Gators

Billy Horschel is not new to Florida’s wildlife. The former Gator knows how to handle an alligator. At PGA National, he put that knowledge to use. A 6-foot gator walked onto the course. A nearby officer struggled to move it. Horschel, seeing the issue, grabbed his wedge and acted. He …

Seven former Gators football players participated in the NFL combine this past weekend. For the players, the NFL combine gives a big stage to improve their draft stock. For the Gators, Chimere Dike, Montrell Johnson Jr., Elijhah Badger, Jason Marshall Jr., Shemar James, Cam Jackson, Jeremy Crawshaw and Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson …

Longtime ESPN reporter and SEC Nation host Laura Rutledge signed a contract extension with ESPN this week. Rutledge began her reporting career in 2011 as a student at the University of Florida. She earned her first gig working as a pre- and post-game reporter for the Tampa Bay Rays telecast. …

Four former Florida Gators golfers appeared Thursday in the opening round of the Cognizant Classic at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. PGA Tour starts Florida Swing at Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches. Here's the field https://t.co/wDhMgs0kpx pic.twitter.com/0pBJJio0nm — Golfweek (@golfweek) February 22, 2025 …

The Florida Gators football staff is hiring Steve Spurrier Jr., the son of Gators icon Steve Spurrier, as an offensive analyst. He will fill the open role left by Dan Enos, who is now the QB coach at Wake Forest. It's Official: Steve Spurrier Jr. has joined the Florida staff. …

Former Florida safety Keanu Neal announced his retirement from football earlier this week after eight seasons in the NFL. Neal played with great intensity and was always known for his hard-hitting style, making him one of the best safeties in college during his time. Gator Days Neal was a four-star …

Florida Gators alumni keep making the news, and frequently for some great reasons. Billy Horschel, and his wife Brittany Nelson became the 10th and 11th recipients of the Deane Beman award. This award is given every year by the Jacksonville Area Golf Association to those who make a difference through …

Former Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan was named a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Professional Career After his time with the Gators, Donovan moved to the NBA to coach the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015-2020. He signed a five-year contract, worth nearly $30 million …

Alex Faedo, former pitcher for the Florida Gators, receives a surprising call: He is coming back home to play for the Tampa Bay Rays. The news is both unexpected and exciting for Faedo and his family. “[When I hear] the Rays, it kind of freezes time for a second,” Faedo …

Following the retirement of legendary coach Mary Wise after 34 years with the program, Florida volleyball has named her successor. Ryan Theis, a former assistant coach for the Gators, will take the reins for the Gators. Theis became a head coach following his departure from Florida in 2007 and brings …