Gators Football

Steve Spurrier, the Gator Great who came up with The Swamp as a nickname for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the beginning of his coaching tenure at Florida, had another gem Friday. “Swarm The Swamp tomorrow! If Florida wins, hit the field! Respect for LSU and goal posts stay intact. …

The Florida Gators football team has endured more than its share of adversity this season. And defensive back Trikweze Bridges is a player who has exemplified that adversity. In a news conference Wednesday, the senior spoke at length about the Gators getting back on track following last week’s blowout loss …

Former University of Florida quarterback Rex Grossman returns to The Swamp on Saturday to be the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” as the Gators (4-5) host the LSU Tigers (6-3) at 3:30 pm. Rise to Fame Grossman did not enter the University of Florida as a starter. In fact, he redshirted …

Florida football coach Billy Napier said on Monday that he expects the injury-riddled Gators to be healthier for Saturday’s home game against the No. 21 LSU Tigers. The Gators (4-5, 2-4 SEC) are coming off a 49-17 loss to No. 5 Texas in Austin on Saturday. Florida trailed 42-0 two …

The Back Nine comes at you after a strange weekend and they are only going to get weirder. 10. Let’s start with what a disastrous weekend this was. Thursday was kind of a feel-good day for Gator fans because Athletic Director Scott Stricklin gave Billy Napier a dreaded vote of …

The shorthanded Florida Gators fell to 4-5 after being dominated, 49-17, Saturday against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns in Austin. The Gators (2-4 SEC) were without nine starters. Starting quarterback DJ Lagway was not a go despite working all well to overcome a hamstring injury suffered against Georgia the week before. …

Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after they were bludgeoned 49-17 by No. 5 Texas on Saturday in Austin, Texas. OFFENSE: D- First half: Quarterback DJ Lagway warmed up, but once he took his pads off before the game this one was over. Poor Aidan Warner …

The Florida Gators take on No. 5 Texas at noon ET today at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin in one of their toughest games of the season. It’s the first meeting in 84 years and just the fourth time in history for the programs. The Longhorns, in their …

“Billy Napier will continue as coach of the Florida Gators,” Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday. A message from Scott Stricklin pic.twitter.com/NpLD6ktrHj — Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) November 7, 2024 Defensive Improvements Since First Bye Week Although the Gators have seemingly been underwhelming, they have experienced a notable defensive resurgence …

The Florida Gators are gearing up to take on the No. 5 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The Gators have been preparing for this uphill battle, despite the question of starting quarterback still looming. Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter against Georgia last Saturday. Leaving third-string QB Aidan …