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Florida Gators defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) sings 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.

‘Help them through the process': How Thornton, Castell have built trust with Gators freshman defensive backs

By Max Bernstein | 12:34pm

Freshman J’Vari Flowers and others have earned more playing time than expected in their first years

Florida inside linebacker Myles Johnson (44) after a kickoff during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

The Gators prepare to play spoiler against Lane Kiffin’s high-octane Ole Miss offense

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 14

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

How Florida can bounce back against Ole Miss

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 14

Florida head coach Billy Gonzales during warmups before a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Gators focused on themselves amid looming speculation around Lane Kiffin

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 12

Florida Gators Trammel Jones Jr. (17) makes a pass against Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Florida’s ‘middle eight’ struggles continue against Kentucky

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 9

Florida Gators play against Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

Gators lose to Kentucky, DJ Lagway benched

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 8

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) walks off the field after a loss in a football game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Florida Gators on Sept. 20, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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DJ Lagway remains Gators starter despite being benched against Kentucky

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 11

Interim coach Billy Gonzales confirmed Monday DJ Lagway will maintain his position as Florida’s starting quarterback despite being benched against Kentucky.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) makes a pass against Kentucky in Lexington on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

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Breaking down DJ Lagway’s struggles by the numbers

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 10

Expectations were high for DJ Lagway to improve on his stellar 2024. He entered this season with top-10 Heisman Trophy odds at the center of a Florida team with playoff aspirations.

Florida wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) celebrates after catching a pass during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Eugene Wilson III steps up as primary playmaker in Florida offense

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 3

The Florida redshirt sophomore wide receiver burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2023, pacing the Gators in receiving touchdowns (6) while racking up 538 yards through the air.

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) during warmups before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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Gators DL Caleb Banks fails to return against Ole Miss

By Curan Ahern | 7:25pm

Florida's top interior defensive lineman has appeared in just one game this season.

Defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) has played just one game this season and could suit up for the first time since the Gators played Louisiana State on Sept. 13.

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Gators DL Caleb Banks might return against Ole Miss

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 12

Caleb Banks has been out since the Gators’ loss to Louisiana State on Sept. 13 but could play against Ole Miss on Saturday.

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Gators WR Eugene Wilson to miss remainder of season following ankle injury

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 10

Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson will miss the remainder of the season and is set to undergo a tight-rope surgery on Wednesday for an ankle injury he suffered against Georgia.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws a stiff arm during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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Gators look to right offensive struggles against Kentucky Wildcats

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 8

The Gators have struggled to play complementary football but will look to get on track against the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday.

Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) rushes the ball during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

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Florida vs. Kentucky: Three ways the Gators can take down the Wildcats

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 8

Jadan Baugh will play a key role in the Gators' road matchup with the Kentucky Wildcats. Florida looks for its first win in Lexington since 2019.

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball 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.

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Gators release mixed news on injury status of Vernell Brown, Eugene Wilson

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 5

Florida released mixed news in the SEC availability report on Wednesday regarding the health of its receivers.

Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall takes the field in the Gators' 45-38 loss to the Florida State Seminoles Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

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Former Gators in the NFL: Who’s stood out at the midseason mark?

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 5

A look at how former Gators football players have fared in the NFL this season.

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Billy Gonzales’ ‘play for the patch’ sticks as the Gators eye Kentucky

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 4

Since his temporary promotion, interim head coach Billy Gonzales has harped playing for the patch. The sentiment has been the driving force for the Gators despite falling well short of expectations in 2025.

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If not Lane Kiffin, could Eli Drinkwitz be Florida’s next coach?

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 3

In what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable coaching carousels in college football history, Florida remains one of the premier jobs on the table.

Florida offensive play caller Ryan O’Hara during warmups before a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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What did the Gators show in their new-look offense?

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 3

The Gators (3-5, 2-3 SEC) debuted their revamped offense under offensive coordinator Russ Callaway and play-caller Ryan O’Hara.

Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson (6) during warmups before a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in College Station, Texas.

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Dallas Wilson expected to miss remainder of season

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 2

Gators freshman receiver Dallas Wilson is expected to miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a foot injury, according to a report by Swamp247’s Matt Zenitz.