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Coaches, their families and players of the UF football team, touch the gator statue outside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as they walk in for UF’s matchup against University of South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | 10:59am

Coaches, their families and players of the UF football team, touch the gator statue outside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as they walk in for UF’s matchup against University of South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall speaks to Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium prior to kick off of UF’s matchup against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Michael Angee

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By Michael Angee | 10:59am

Florida Head Coach Jon Sumrall speaks to Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium prior to kick off of UF’s matchup against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall signs a football before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Bayden Armstrong

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By Bayden Armstrong | 10:42am

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall signs a football before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.