After boosting his 2023 recruiting class with the commitment of four-star corner Ja’Keem Jackson of Osceola (Kissimmee, Fla.), Billy Napier looks to continue adding commitments as he hosts his first Friday Night Lights camp as head coach. There will be plenty of opportunities in the 2023 and 2024 class with …
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Gators Basketball Headed to Charlotte The Florida Gators men’s and women’s basketball teams head to Charlotte in December to participate in the inaugural Jumpman invitational event. This event features teams from the original Jordan Brand schools: Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Michigan. The matchups are set as both Gator teams …
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Gator Football Trophy Watchlist The Football Writers Association of America named Gervon Dexter Sr., O’Cyrus Torrence to the Outland Trophy Watch-List and Kingsley Eguakun to the Rimington Trophy Watchlist. Torrence also collected a Preseason All-American by Phil Steele from Sporting News and Walter Camp. He earned All-SEC honors by Athlon, Phil Steele and …
Read More »Five Gators named to All-SEC Preseason Team
Following the conclusion of the 2022 SEC Media Days, writers named five Gators to the All-SEC Preseason Team. The Alabama Crimson Tide led the way with 20 selections. O’Cyrus Torrence New Gators offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence received first team honors. The rising senior transferred from Louisiana, where he played under …
Read More »Florida Players Attend Media Day
Three Florida Gators’ Football players spoke at the 2022 SEC Media day this past week. Quarterback Anthony Richardson, linemen Richard Gouraige and linebacker Ventrell Miller took the podium and answered questions on a myriad of topics. Utah Utes head for Florida Starting off the season, the Utah Utes travel to …
Read More »Billy Napier Talks at the SEC Media Days
Wednesday marks the third day of the SEC Media Days. Each team sent their coaches and some of their top players to answer questions by the media and give an insight on their respective programs. Head coach Billy Napier, quarterback Anthony Richardson, offensive lineman Richard Gouraige and linebacker Ventrell Miller …
Read More »Anthony Richardson Moves Away From AR-15 Nickname
Florida Gators’ starting quarterback Anthony Richardson moves away from the AR-15 nickname due to its relation to the rifle. Name Change Richardson started this nickname when he changed his number from 2 to 15 after the 2020 season. Originally the number change was to better brand himself with the addition …
Read More »SEC Football Media Days set for July 18-21
With SEC Football Media Days set to begin on July 18, teams across the conference have released lists of players who will be available. Each team’s head coach will be available to the media. Get up and go! The SEC announces the official student-athlete attendee listing for 2022 SEC Football …
Read More »Former Florida Football Walk-On Clifford Taylor Opens NIL Doors
Former Florida football walk-on Clifford Taylor had an unexpected introduction to football. As a lifelong basketball player, Taylor attempted to walk on to the Florida basketball team upon his arrival in Gainesville. When that didn’t work out, Taylor settled for intramural sports. Taylor spent his first two years at Florida …
Read More »UF Continues to Improve in Football Recruiting
New Florida football coach Billy Napier continues to work hard to improve Gator football recruiting. Just seven months after being hired, Napier has successfully landed 11 verbal commitments for the recruiting class of 2023, with eight of them being ranked as four-star athletes according to 247sports. The latest Gator recruiting …
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