The day is finally here as the NFL Draft kicks off from Kansas City. Thirty-one athletes will hear Roger Goodell call their name and change their lives forever as they enter into the NFL world. Eleven former Gators have decided to pursue the NFL Draft. However, expect them to be …
Read More »Defense at a Glance Ahead of the Orange & Blue Game
After weeks of spring practice, the Gators’ annual spring game, the Orange & Blue Game, has finally arrived. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will be packed with students, fans and media hoping to get their first look at the 2023 team. In particular, the game will provide a glance at the …
Read More »Derek Wingo Talks Gators Defense
As the Orange and Blue Game approaches Thursday night, fourth-year Gator linebacker Derek Wingo spoke to the media Saturday on the upcoming season and how the spring has been beneficial for him. Spring Practice Despite limited participation this spring due to shoulder surgery, Wingo has been intentional about studying the …
Read More »Former Gator Malik Davis on NFL Rookie Year
Eleven Gators participated in Florida’s Pro Day on Thursday. Several former players attended, including running back and current Dallas Cowboy Malik Davis. In His Element Davis participated in Pro Day last year in 2022 and had a phenomenal performance. He recorded an unofficial vertical leap of 39.5 inches and a …
Read More »Florida Names Captains for Las Vegas Bowl
Florida has named its captains for their matchup against Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl. The game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. ET in Sin City. Instead of bringing four captains like usual, the Gators named just two captains: linebacker Amari Burney and offensive lineman Richard Gouraige. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1603797352841723910 The …
Read More »Billy Ball vs. Beamer Ball: Gators look for bowl eligibility against Gamecocks
Sitting at 5-4 in Billy Napier‘s first season, the Florida Gators need just one more win to claim bowl eligibility for the fifth-straight season. Florida (5-4, 2-4 SEC) hosts SEC East rival South Carolina (6-3, 3-3 SEC) on Saturday at 4 p.m. in their final home game of the 2022 …
Read More »Jaydon Hill Talks Gators Defense
The Florida Gators’ defense has been a rollercoaster this season. From Amari Burney’s last-minute interception against Utah to Jaydon Hill’s decisive touchdown return against Missouri, the team has shown flashes of defensive brilliance. However, it has also had a few collapses. In their last two games, the Gators allowed 87 …
Read More »Gator Football Loses To Top Ranked Georgia
In their 100th meeting, the Florida Gator football team (4-4, 1-4 SEC) lost to the top ranked Georgia Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0 SEC) Saturday in Jacksonville, 42-20. The Gators rallied after halftime, scoring 17 of their 20 points in the third quarter. However, Georgia’s offense dominated the game, tallying 555 total …
Read More »Gators Set to Take on Rival Tennessee
The 20th-ranked Gators Football team (2-1) hits the road to Knoxville, Tennessee, for their first road matchup of the season. Florida faces off against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers (3-0) on Saturday. Since 2005, the Volunteers have only one win against the Gators. Florida leads the all-time series 31-20. Saturday’s …
Read More »Gators Defensive Players Speak on Efforts
Florida linebackers Amari Burney and Brenton Cox Jr. talked about their efforts following their 31-28 win against the USF Bulls on Saturday. Performance Against the Bulls In a press conference on Wednesday, Burney said it was tough to watch the film against USF, but the defensive team recognized their mistakes. …
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