When Jon Sumrall gave his first opening statement as Florida football head coach on Dec. 1, he made his offensive game plan very clear: aggressive and explosive. Against Florida Atlantic Sept. 5, the Gator attack was near-perfect drive after drive, putting up 624 total yards in a dominant 66-21 season-opening victory.
The Gators (4-1) swept North Texas on the road (3-2) Sunday afternoon to finish out their four-match road swing. Florida is now 4-1 in the regular season, starting to build an improved reputation in head coach Ryan Theis’ second year at Florida.
A group of about 20 volunteers and leaders watched in anticipation as the red, white and blue semi-truck imprinted with the words “Just Serve” rolled onto Northwest 10th Avenue.
The Gators women's and men's cross country teams were both predicted to finish near the top of the Southeastern Conference last Wednesday. This season, the women will look to capture back-to-back SEC championships, as the men hope to build off their mediocre, yet hopeful, 2025 season.
Located on Northwest 23rd Avenue, Up2U Nutrition offers “SpecialTeas,” water-based protein shakes and protein-filled desserts with an emphasis on serving nutritionally dense drinks and meals.
No. 21 Florida (4-2-1) was unable to find an answer, falling 2-1 to No. 5 Wake Forest (7-0) on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The loss marked Florida’s first at home this season.
Three wildfires threatened Gainesville’s city limits in the spring. Smoke clogged the air, and State Route 26, North Main Street, state Route 121 and the surrounding regions were impacted by road closures and forced evacuations. The blazes, which sparked fear and confusion among residents but may ultimately benefit the ecosystem, point to shifting weather patterns as the county nears a year of drought conditions.
The Jon Sumrall era was officially unleashed in front of the Gator faithful after 280 days without action at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida dominated the opener early, tallying 624 yards of total offense. While just one contest into 2026, the Gators’ offense looked nearly unstoppable. Here are the key takeaways from Saturday’s win:
Philo showed poise early, completing 4 of 4 passes for 88 yards and two touchdowns through two drives. He finished 16 of 21 for 275 yards with three touchdowns and an interception, and he added 20 yards and a touchdown on six carries.
Follow along for live updates during Florida's Week 1 matchup with the Florida Atlantic Owls.
No. 17 Florida (3-1) swept No. 20 Baylor (4-1) on Saturday in Waco, Texas, in its third-straight road matchup.
Horror movie “Buddy,” directed by Casper Kelly — who’s known for his work on “Too Many Cooks” — released Friday after a successful festival run, where it screened at events like the Sundance Film Festival. It was highly anticipated by theater-goers, especially following the stream of hit horror movies over the summer, like “Obsession,” “Backrooms” and “Leviticus.”
This past year, the Gators welcomed three new players: Jana Hossam, Capucine Jauffret and Allegra Korpanec Davies to The Swamp. Jauffret and Davies are both freshmen, while Hossam is a junior transferring from the University of Southern California.
The Gainesville City Commission unanimously approved renovation plans on Thursday for the T.B. McPherson Center, a recreational complex in southeast Gainesville.
On Friday, the day finally arrived when “Coyote vs. Acme” made it to the silver screen. With a low box office projection and a relatively unsuccessful marketing campaign, all seemed against the film. But I’m ecstatic to report it's one of the most emotional and enjoyable films of the year — and an absolute riot.
Students and Gainesville residents gathered outside the Gainesville Police Department on Thursday to protest a recent policy requiring officers to report individuals suspected to be living in the U.S. without citizenship, permanent resident status or a valid visa.
In the first meet of the 2026-27 season, the Gators men’s and women’s squads both finished first, beating out Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State and Emory in the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener hosted in Acworth, Georgia.
The UF Police Department welcomed a new four-legged detective — and his name is Maverick. A black labrador retriever, Maverick joins three other furry officers at UFPD, older colleagues Libby, Beto and Bailey.
Every season opener marks a debut of sorts, but Saturday's contest between the Gators and the Florida Atlantic Owls is the most anticipated one The Swamp has seen in years. As Jon Sumrall and the rest of the new-look staff gear up to take on the season’s first opponent, both a new era and the mission to bounce back from Florida’s 4-8 season begin.
No. 21 Florida (4-1-1) defeated Youngstown State (0-5-1) 2-0 Thursday on Senior Night at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. The Gators dominated from start to finish, outshooting the Penguins 33-3.
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