Staging

Construction workers build the stage for Gator Growl, the largest student-run pep rally in the country that takes place Friday night. They’ve been working since Sunday.

Florida Gators wide reciever Bailey Stockton and Florida Gators wide reciever Vernell Brown III take part in a blocking drill during a spring practice, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida Gators wide reciever Bailey Stockton and Florida Gators wide reciever Vernell Brown III take part in a blocking drill during a spring practice, Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida outfielder Jacob Kendall (43) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida outfielder Jacob Kendall (43) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida infielder Cade Kurland (4) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida infielder Cade Kurland (4) runs to first base during an NCAA baseball game against Jacksonville University, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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