Senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall catches a pass for a touchdown in the Gators' 49-7 win against the McNeese State Cowboys Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

Ricky Pearsall drafted 31st overall by San Francisco 49ers

By Max Tucker | Apr. 26

The San Francisco 49ers selected former Florida wide receiver Ricky Pearsall with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Thursday.

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz in the huddle with his Blue team during the Orange and Blue Game on Saturday, April 13. Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

Lagway, Mertz and Tre Wilson III highlight Florida in 2024 Orange and Blue Game

By Max Tucker | Apr. 13

Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway looks to throw long at the Gators’ spring practice on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

Veterans lead rookie Gators in football

By Krisha Sanghavi | Apr. 1

Freshman wide receiver Eugene Wilson III dives toward the end zone in the Gators' 39-36 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Gators football set to prepare for intimidating 2024 schedule

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 4

UF head coach Billy Napier and the Gators prepare to enter Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Florida's 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Florida football gains no new-signees, looks ahead toward spring

By Bennett Solomon | Feb. 7

Florida fans line up outside of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for Gator Walk Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. The game welcomed the largest season-opener crowd in UF history as 90,799 fans filled the stands.

Remembering Bill Carr, former athletic director and All-American center

By Krisha Sanghavi | Feb. 4

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Junior edge rusher Princely Umanmielen celebrates after a safety in the Gators' 24-15 loss to the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

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NCAA investigating Florida football program

By Bennett Solomon | Jan. 19

The Florida Gators football program is under NCAA investigation, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

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NCAA investigating Florida football program

By Bennett Solomon | Jan. 19

The Florida Gators football program is under NCAA investigation, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

Austin Simmons flipped his commitment to Ole Miss Saturday, June 17, 2023.

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Florida signee DJ Lagway titled 2023-24 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year

By Krisha Sanghavi | Jan. 5

DJ Lagway, a senior and five-star Florida signee, was named the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year Friday morning.

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DJ Lagway named 2023-24 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year

By Krisha Sanghavi | Jan. 3

DJ Lagway, a five-star Florida signee, was named the 2023-24 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year Wednesday morning.

Sophomore running back Trevor Etienne carries the ball in the Gators’ 39-36 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

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Trevor Etienne announces transfer to Georgia

By Bennett Solomon | Dec. 24

Former Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne announced Friday he will transfer to the University of Georgia.

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Lagway, McCray headline Gators’ early signing day

By Bennett Solomon | Dec. 21

The Gators finished early signing day with 22 players set to join the program in 2024.

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DJ Lagway signs letter of intent to Florida

By Bennett Solomon | Dec. 20

DJ Lagway, a highly touted five-star quarterback recruit out of Willis, Texas, officially signed his national letter of intent to the University of Florida Wednesday afternoon.

Florida Gators alternate white football helmet.

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Gators name Chargers coach Will Harris the new secondary coach

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 10

The Florida Gators have named Chargers assistant coach Will Haris the new secondary coach.

Freshman running back Trevor Etienne carries the ball uring the Florida Gators' 39-36 loss against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

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Gators running back Trevor Etienne enters Transfer Portal

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 7

Gators sophomore running back Trevor Etienne announced he will enter the Transfer Portal Thursday.

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Florida edge rusher Princely Umanmielen to enter Transfer Portal

By Topher Adams | Dec. 6

Florida junior edge rusher Princely Umanmielen announced he'll be entering the Transfer Portal.

Senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall evades a Tennessee defender in the Gators' 29-16 win against the Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

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Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declares for 2024 NFL Draft

By Jackson Reyes | Dec. 5

Gators senior wide receiver Ricky Pearsall declared for the 2024 NFL Draft Tuesday. Pearsall accepted an invitation to the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl, one of the top college all-star games for draft hopefuls.

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Florida defensive lineman Chris McClellan to enter Transfer Portal

By Topher Adams | Dec. 3

Florida sophomore defensive lineman Chris McClellan will be entering the Transfer Portal he announced on social media Sunday.

Florida center Kingsley Eguakun prepares to snap the ball in the Gators' 43-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Florida center Kingsley Eguakun declares for the NFL Draft

By Topher Adams | Dec. 3

Florida redshirt junior center Kingsley Eguakun declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, he announced on social media Sunday.

Redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz celebrates after he ran the ball for a touchdown in the Gators' 49-7 win against the McNeese State Cowboys Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

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Quarterback Graham Mertz will return to Florida for 2024 season

By Jackson Reyes | Nov. 30

Gators redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz will return to Florida for the 2024 season, he announced in a Tweet Thursday.