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Florida football landed its 15th recruit of the 2022 cycle Wednesday with four-star defensive lineman Jamari Lyons.

Florida football releases freshman following arrest

By Curan Ahern | June 16

Florida football freshman Stephon Shivers was released from the team Monday following a third degree felony charge.

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo celebrates after Florida's Senior Day victory against Ole Miss on Nov. 23, 2024.

Five-year Florida linebacker Derek Wingo prepares for life beyond Gainesville

By Jack Meyer | Apr. 14

UF football spring game on Saturday, April 12th, 2025.

Career days from Ja’Kobi Jackson and Dallas Wilson give Gators hope for fall season

By Curan Ahern | Apr. 12

Florida Gators football team practicing for the spring game on Thursday, March 13th, 2025.

Orange and Blue Game live updates

By Liana Handler | Apr. 12

Florida football head coach Billy Napier leaves the field after being defeated by the Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday, Sept, 14.

Former Florida signee’s fraud lawsuit proceeds after federal ruling

By Jeffrey Serber | Apr. 10

Fans celebrate a long touchdown run by Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Opportunities on defense through three Florida football practices

By Noah White | Mar. 13

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Florida football head coach Billy Napier looks on as freshman DJ Lagway and redshirt senior Graham Mertz practice drills at Florida Football Fall Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

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A shifting offense: Florida football spring practice storylines

By Noah White | Mar. 9

Florida football is back on the field, practicing for the first time in over two months. Here are the storylines to follow through one week of practice.

UF student Sam Ero hits the "Heisman pose" after winning first place at the DJ Lagway Look-Alike contest in Plaza of the Americas on Friday, January 17, 2025.

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DJ Lagway look-alike contest held on UF campus

By Joshua Stevens | Jan. 17

On Friday afternoon, dozens of UF students flocked to the Plaza of the Americas to bear witness to a student-run DJ Lagway look-alike contest.

A Florida football helmet, pictured during a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4, 2021.

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Florida linebacker Shemar James declares for the NFL Draft

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 26

On Friday evening, Florida junior linebacker Shemar James announced his intention to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, marking another key defensive departure for the Gators.

Florida Gators Football Head Coach Billy Napier watches his team practice ahead of their game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi, on Sept. 21, 2024.

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Five-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson signs with Florida

By Max Tucker | Dec. 22

In early November, Florida football’s 2025 recruiting class stood at No. 51 in the nation. On Thursday, however, five-star wide receiver Dallas Turner out of Tampa Bay Tech was released from Oregon and signed with the Gators, pushing UF’s class inside the top 10.

Junior defensive lineman Cam Jackson warms up before the Gators' 52-35 loss to the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

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Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson declares for the NFL Draft

By Noah White | Dec. 21

Florida football lost its first player of the offseason to the NFL Draft in the form of senior defensive lineman Cam Jackson. The two-year starter announced his intent to pursue a jump to the professional ranks on Saturday afternoon.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) embraces Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) postgame at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

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Florida keeps the Green Wave at bay, cruises to Gasparilla Bowl victory over Tulane

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 20

Just months after most fans and analysts alike wrote off Florida’s 2024 campaign as a loss, the Gators emerged from the ashes of defeat and finished their season with a statement victory over the Tulane Green Wave in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) hands the ball of to Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

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Gasparilla Bowl Live Updates: Florida v. Tulane

By Jack Meyer and Max Tucker | Dec. 20

Follow along here for live updates of today's Gasparilla Bowl matchup between the Florida Gators and the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is seen postgame after defeating the Ole Miss Rebels by a score of 24-17 on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2024.

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Florida Gators set to take on Tulane in Gasparilla Bowl

By Chandler Hawkes | Dec. 8

The Florida Gators will make the short trip to Tampa for the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl where they will take on the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier patrols the field during pregame warmups at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Florida closes out Early Signing Day with the No. 11 recruiting class in the country

By Chandler Hawkes | Dec. 4

After a hectic last month on the recruiting trail, Billy Napier and Florida signs the No. 11 class in the nation.

Florida head coach Billy Napier greeting fans during Gator Walk Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

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Florida adds four 2025 recruits in six days, lifting Gators to No. 12 class in the country

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 1

The Florida Gators football program has made all kinds of noise on the recruiting trail as of late. UF has flipped six recruits in the last week alone and currently has the No. 15 recruiting class in the country for 2025.

Florida Gators tight end Tony Livingston (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the team’s game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

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Upward trajectory: Florida’s defense dominant in rivalry win at Florida state

By Max Tucker | Dec. 1

The trajectory of the Florida football team has reached its highest level in the Billy Napier era. The Gators are fresh off a rivalry win against Florida State, marking the first time UF has defeated three straight FBS teams in Napier’s tenure.

The Florida Gators Football team celebrates a touchdown during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.

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Florida vs. Florida State: Live updates

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 30

The Florida Gators (6-5, 4-4 SEC) look to keep building on their momentum as they take on intense rival Florida State Seminoles (2-9, 1-7 ACC), who have won the last two meetings between the teams.

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Florida football’s 2025 recruiting class surges after adding three recruits Monday

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 25

Florida football head coach Billy Napier has been hot on the recruiting trail as of late, and that continued Monday with three new commits to UF’s 2025 class.

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Florida stuns No. 9 Ole Miss in triumphant Senior Day victory

By Jack Meyer | Nov. 23

The Florida Gators came away with their second consecutive ranked win and first victory over a top 10 opponent since 2020 in an impressive Senior Day performance against No. 9 Ole Miss.