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Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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Lane Kiffin accepts job at LSU

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 30

Lane Kiffin has officially accepted the head coaching position at Louisiana State.

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Florida expected to hire David Caldwell as general manager

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 30

The University of Florida is expected to hire former Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell as the next general manager of the Gators.

Florida Gators athletics director Scott Stricklin 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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Everything Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin, Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer, others said after Jon Sumrall's hiring

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 30

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin and others released statements regarding the hiring of Jon Sumrall as Florida's next head football coach.

Florida Gators athletics director Scott Stricklin speaks before interim head coach Billy Gonzales at his opening press conference on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida hires Jon Sumrall as head football coach

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 30

After a nearly two month search, Florida has its next head football coach: Jon Sumrall.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) etched himself on an elite list of Gators running backs, joining Errict Rhett and Emmitt Smith as the three underclassman to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season.

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Jadan Baugh's record-setting night powers Gators past Seminoles

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 29

Baugh broke multiple Florida records in the Gators' victory.

Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Jadan Baugh becomes first Gator to rush for 1,000 yards in a decade

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 29

Jadan Baugh solidified himself among an impressive history of Florida running backs

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 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.

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

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 15

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

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) gets his jersey grabbed by Florida State defensive lineman James Williams (10) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla.

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UF vs. FSU: What the Gators can take away heading into the offseason

By Riley Orovitz | Dec. 2

The Gators’ season has come to a close, but a new chapter is on the horizon. Florida will focus on its freshman star power and elite running game heading into the offseason.

The Florida Gators play the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Florida vs. Florida State: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 29

Follow along for live updates during Florida's rivalry matchup with the Florida State Seminoles.

Florida defensive back Devin Moore leads the Gators with two interceptions and three pass deflections.

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Devin Moore leaves Florida on a high note following turbulent career

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 28

Moore has played in all 11 of UF’s contests this season, standing out as one of the Gators’ top performers regardless of position.

Florida Gators defensive back Trikweze Bridges (7) makes a stop during the second half of the team’s game against the Flordia State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

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How far the mighty have fallen: Florida State aims to reach bowl eligibility with a win over Florida

By Cole Kruger | Nov. 28

One of college football’s greatest rivalries renews Saturday as Florida State travels to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators in the 69th Sunshine Showdown between the two programs.