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Florida junior golfer Sarunchana Rattanasin records her score after finishing up a hole at the Gators Invitational on Friday, March 1, 2024.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women's golf fails to defend Inverness Intercollegiate title

By Brooke Bastedo | Sep. 17

Florida women's golf

“Welcome to Death Valley” sign is displayed at Tiger Stadium before a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators RB coach Jabbar Juluke receives three-game suspension for LSU altercation

By Luke Adragna | Sep. 16

Florida Gators associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke received a three-game suspension following his involvement in a pregame scuffle against Louisiana State on Saturday.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

After USF spit ejection, Brendan Bett returns against LSU

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 15

In college football, punishments can come for a slew of reasons and range from fines to suspensions. When Florida redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting on USF junior offensive lineman Cole Skinner, head coach Billy Napier looked for remorse, kept the discipline internal and allowed Bett to continue play in UF’s third game of the season.

Florida's club hockey team plays at an ice rink 90 minutes away, in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | CLUBS AND INTRAMURALS

The UF club ice hockey team has secured a national championship — but not a rink

By Daniela Ortiz | Sep. 15

UF's ice hockey team rolls back into town late into the night after games at their home rink — 90 minutes away, in Jacksonville. Some players are trying to make a local rink a reality.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball during a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida’s season murky after DJ Lagway’s career-worst performance

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 15

Gators quarterback DJ Lagway threw a career-worst at this week's match-up with the Louisiana State Tigers.

Florida Gators outside hitter Aniya Madkin (9) celebrates a point during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Aniya Madkin has season-high performance in five-set victory over Baylor

By Isis Snow | Sep. 14

Gators volleyball defeated the Baylor Bears in five sets behind a career-high performance from Aniya Madkin.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and head coach Billy Napier talk during warmups before a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Lagway struggles, tosses five interceptions in loss to Louisiana State

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 14

The Florida Gators (1-2) fell to the No. 3 LSU Tigers (3-0) after a five-interception performance by DJ Lagway.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during warmups before a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida vs. Louisiana State: Live updates

By Luke Adragna | Sep. 13

The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) touches the gator at the end of Gatorwalk before a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Veteran-led Florida defense prepares for Heisman candidate Garrett Nussmeier

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 13

Down 11 points with less than a minute remaining, Garrett Nussmeier took a shotgun snap and dropped back. It was 3rd-and-6, and the Tigers desperately needed a first down to stay alive.

Charlotte McClure (8) dribbles past an Arkansas defender during the Gators’ match at Donald R. Dizney Stadium in Gainesville on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators soccer’s comeback falls short against No. 9 Razorbacks in SEC opener

By Adrian Carmona | Sep. 11

Florida soccer dropped its second match in a row while hosting the No. 9 Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite a late comeback, Arkansas scathed by with the victory.

Florida Gators middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and outside hitter Lauren Harden (24) stand during the lineup announcement before a volleyball match against PVK Olymp Praha of the Czech Republic, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball upset by North Carolina in SEC-ACC Challenge

By Ava DiCecca | Sep. 9

The No. 11 Gators suffered their first loss since opening weekend. No. 25 North Carolina upset Florida in swift fashion.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida men’s golf falls flat in season opener at Sahalee Players Championship

By Brooke Bastedo | Sep. 8

The Florida men's golf team fell flat in its 2025 season opening tournament.

Florida soccer redshirt senior Charlotte McClurre (8) attempts to gain posession of the ball.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer falters in second half of final non-conference match

By Nicole Lopez | Sep. 8

Florida soccer lost its final non-conference matchup before kicking off conference play.

Florida Ice Hockey Club celebrates its first National Championship win on Wednesday, March, 13, 2024.

SPORTS | HOCKEY

Florida hockey completes weekend sweep against Embry-Riddle

By Daniela Ortiz | Sep. 8

Florida hockey improved to 2-0 following a lopsided victory over Embry-Riddle.

Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4), wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3), quarterback DJ Lagway (2) and offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) link arms during the alma mater in front of the band and student section after a loss in a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Sweat, spit and sobs: Brendan Bett’s ejection draws response from Gators team leaders

By Curan Ahern | Sep. 8

Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting on USF offensive lineman Cole Skinner.

Florida head coach Billy Donovan speaks with Florida guard Chris Chiozza (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarter final round of the Southeastern Conference tournament against the Kentucky, Friday, March 13, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn.

SPORTS | BASKETBALL

Legendary Gators basketball coach joins Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

By Jeffrey Serber | Sep. 8

Donning a black suit and gray tie, addressing his family and thousands of basketball fans, Billy Donovan received one of the highest honors in basketball Sept. 6.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier runs off the field after a loss in a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

History repeats itself as Florida falters during the Billy Napier era

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 8

The Gators committed 11 penalties for 103 yards, including two costly penalties on USF’s game-winning drive.

Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5), middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) laugh together during a volleyball match against the Norfolk State Spartans on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida sweeps Ohio State behind Byrd’s 15 kills

By Isis Snow | Sep. 7

The Florida volleyball team logged its second sweep in three matches after a dominant performance against Ohio State.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida falls out of AP Top 25 Poll

By Max Bernstein | Sep. 7

The Florida Gators football team fell outside the AP Top 25 rankings following an upset loss against South Florida.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier talks to a referee during a football game between the South Florida Bulls and the Florida Gators on Sept. 6, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

‘Spot the ball’ (five yards back): Gators collapse to Bulls in penalty-ridden affair

By Luke Adragna | Sep. 6

Throughout the weeks leading up to the Gators’ season opener, head coach Billy Napier coined the phrase, “Spot the ball.” Florida spotted the ball several times on Saturday — 15 yards, 10 yards and five yards behind the line of scrimmage.