The Florida football program is also thinking longterm when it added Furman University to the 2028 home schedule, it announced on Monday. The Gators and Paladins have played nine times dating back to the 1922 season, with the last meeting coming in 2011. Florida holds a record of 7-2 against …
Read More »Florida Football’s Gumbs Jr.: From Walk-On To Defensive Leader
George Gumbs Jr, an EDGE, from Chicago, Illinois, a Redshirt Senior, at 253 pounds. That is the superficial description, but his work ethic and profound urge of wanting to get better, surpasses the superficial level. Coming out of high school, Gumbs Jr. was a 3-star recruit and was playing wide …
Read More »Hansen’s Contributions To Florida Football
Hayden Hansen’s contributions are great as a player, but his influence as a teammate on-and-off the field is even greater. Who is Hayden Hansen? Hansen is going into his third season as a Florida Gator. In his first two seasons, he recorded 27 receptions for 357 yards and three touchdowns. …
Read More »Florida Football Spring Practice: “Developing the Mortar”
Florida Gators football spring camp continued Thursday. The media got another look at about 13 minutes of the practice. Here’ what was observed: What We Saw Head coach Billy Napier has kept a tight ship at spring practice since he took over the team. The media doesn’t get much of …
Read More »Florida Football Working To Improve Depth
The Gators are one week into spring practice for the upcoming football season. News conferences have been taking place all week with coaches and players on both sides of the ball. Ron Roberts Beginning his second season with the Gators, Ron Roberts will serve as the teams executive head coach, …
Read More »Lagway Makes Mark Off Field For Florida Football
DJ Lagway made his mark on the field for the Florida Gators, throwing for 1,915 yards and 12 touchdowns while making his case as the best freshman quarterback in the country last season. But now, he is making his mark off the field. The 19-year-old launched the “DJ Lagway Foundation,” …
Read More »Former UF Players Make Moves During NFL Free Agency
NFL free agency got underway Monday, and two former Florida Gators are already on the move. Veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Houston Texans in exchange for offensive guard Kenyon Green and the swap of future draft picks. Additionally, wide receiver Demarcus Robinson has …
Read More »Florida Spring Football: Welcome Bala; Freshmen Stand Out
Florida football continued its spring training with day three on Tuesday afternoon. As usual, the media got a 15-minute peek at what was going on at practice. Here’s what’s new: What We Saw Newly hired co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach Robert Bala had his players working hard in his …
Read More »Gators Spring Football: Offense Putting In Work
Florida spring football camp is underway, with the team returning to the field last Thursday. Coming off of an 8-5 season, Billy Napier’s squad looks to rally behind young talent like rising sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway and five-star recruit Dallas Wilson. Offensive coordinator Russ Callaway spoke highly of the high-powered …
Read More »Florida Spring Football: Backup QBs Getting Work
The Florida Gators football team resumed its spring practice period Saturday. The media was allowed another 15-minute media viewing period, where the team was broken up into position groups. This one took place in the indoor facility due to poor weather conditions. What We Saw Quarterback DJ Lagway is still limited …
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