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The Florida Gators (3-4, 2-2) have failed to take down the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1) since 2020, but the Gators will get the opportunity when interim head coach Billy Gonzales makes his coaching debut Saturday.
As the sun set over Gainesville, amplifiers activated and UF students gathered on the Reitz Union North Lawn, bringing blankets and friends to midweek reset: live music.
Country music star Morgan Wallen is set to perform two nights at The Swamp next year.
The search for a new Gators football head coach has officially begun. Former wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales will serve as interim head coach until Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin finds the program’s permanent replacement.
Time of Death: 8 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.
Billy Napier emerged from the side entrance of the Heavener Football Training Center. A black duffel bag hung from his right shoulder. His head tilted downward, eyes fixed on the pavement. He stopped briefly to hug a staffer and murmured, “If you ever need anything, let me know.”
All week, the eyes of the college football world have been staring at Gainesville. With rumors circulating that Florida head coach Billy Napier would be potentially fired as soon as Sunday, it was imperative that the Gators won Saturday.
Hundreds of UF alumni, students and families flooded campus and its surrounding streets to celebrate the school’s 102nd annual Homecoming celebration Friday.
A nearly $400 million upgrade to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is expected to hold about 84,000 people upon completion, per Swamp247’s Graham Hall. Construction on the project will begin in 2027 and is scheduled to be done in February 2030, according to UF Planning, Design and Construction.
A lackluster run-stopping ability, questionable play calls and falling behind the sticks —There were several reasons why the Gators lost to No. 5 Texas A&M in College Station, Texas.
After defeating the Longhorns on Oct. 4, the Gators have a chance to do the improbable: take down two top-10 opponents in a row. Starting the season 1-3 brought countless questions to Gainesville.
After a long week filled with two exams and countless assignments, it would be an understatement to say I was excited to see my parents. Although my mom visited me two weeks ago, I hadn’t seen my parents together since August.
Florida’s sophomore quarterback, DJ Lagway, entered Oct. 4 coming off two of the worst performances of his collegiate career. After a five-interception game at LSU and just 61 passing yards at Miami, he made it clear things needed to change during the bye week.
Sitting with a 1-3 record heading into October, the Gators’ offense needed a spark.
Like many Florida fans, I went into the Oct. 4 game uncertain. ESPN professionals and Reddit users alike claimed the Texas Longhorns would comfortably win against the Gators' persistent issues this season.
The lead-up to the 2025-26 season was less about the sport and more about the story for Florida’s DJ Lagway and Texas’ Arch Manning. The two dominated the conversation about who was the best quarterback in the SEC.
The Manning family is no stranger to success. It’s a bloodline featuring Hall of Famers, MVPs and Super Bowl trophies. For third-generation Texas sophomore quarterback Arch Manning, success isn't a goal — it's the expectation.
From smooth jazz trios to an indie-sleaze takeover at Gainesville’s only gay club, every music lover — and player — can find an event to enjoy in the city this week. Check out a roundup of some of the top concerts and music events happening from Tuesday through Sunday.
One girl. Two brothers. Three seasons to wrap it all up. About 60 Gainesville fans gathered at The Swamp Restaurant to watch it happen.
Solutions by The State News
