Florida quarterback Graham Mertz said the experience gained last year will make a difference in the 2024 season for the Gators. Stepping Up UF coach Billy Napier said when he recruited Mertz from Wisconsin in early 2023, his goal was for Mertz to play cleaner and tighter football. That’s exactly what …
Read More »Graham Mertz Returning to Florida for 2024 Season
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz announced Thursday he’ll be returning to Florida for one more year. In a social media post yesterday, Mertz made it official, marking his return for his last year of eligibility. Mertz played in all but one game this year for the Gators. The transfer quarterback …
Read More »Florida Set for First SEC Road Game Against Kentucky
The No. 22 Florida Gators football team travels to Kentucky for an SEC East showdown. This marks the second conference game for both teams following successful SEC debuts. After defeating the Charlotte 49ers in Week 4, the Gators (3-1, 1-0 SEC) rose in the AP rankings. In contrast, Kentucky (4-0, …
Read More »Florida Looks to Rebound Against McNeese State in Home Opener
The Florida Gators football team is back in action tonight after opening the season with the loss at Utah. Penalties and mistakes cost the Gators along with their inability to convert on third down. Florida was 1-13 on third down and had nine penalties in the game. Now, they focus …
Read More »Gators Fail to Execute in Loss to Utah
Florida Gators football kicked off Thursday night against No. 14 Utah in what proved to be a less than ideal season opener for Florida. With Utah missing starting quarterback Cameron Rising, the Utes were still able to take down the Gators in a 24-11 win. Florida was without starting center …
Read More »Chris McClellan Talks Gators Defensive Line
Florida Gators defensive lineman Chris McClellan addressed the media Monday at Fall camp. The defensive lineman talked about how the team feels more like a brotherhood this year compared to last year. He also shared how the team has improved from last year, and explained what he did during the …
Read More »Caleb Douglas Talks Gator Football
Gators wide receiver Caleb Douglas spoke to the media Tuesday on the improvements in the wide receiver room heading into this season. The freshman appeared in five games for the Gators last season, recording 10 receptions, 175 yards and two touchdowns. Douglas looks to take on a larger role this …
Read More »Antwaun Powell Shares Thoughts on What Fans Can Expect from Gators Football
The college football offseason is in full swing, and the Gators have completed two spring practices so far. Since the end of the fall campaign, Florida has suffered losses on the player and coaching side. The Gators moved on from four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada on Jan. 20, causing controversy around …
Read More »Napier Discussed Strengths and Weaknesses
The Florida Gators concluded their last home game of the season on Saturday with a victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks, 38-6. Napier talked about the strengths and weaknesses of the team during the game and shared preparation plans for this week against Vanderbilt. GATORS WIN!!! #GoGators | @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/4H12XOxiw1 …
Read More »Gator Athletics Commits Towards Improving Their Athletic Program; A Look At New Football Facility
The University of Florida athletic department is committed to helping its student-athletes succeed. Its dedication to enhancing the Gator athletic experience is seen in its recently built, $85 million football facility. It took six years to create the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Training Center. The greatest challenge was Covid-19. …
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