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

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Veterans lead rookie Gators in football

By Krisha Sanghavi | Apr. 1, 2024

With less than two weeks until Florida football’s annual Orange and Blue game, the Gators are tightening up their defense and getting accustomed to freshmen and new transfers as the spring game approaches. The roster is a blend of talent from veterans looking to continue their strong 2023 season performance and freshmen and transfers vying for a shot to make an impact on the field.

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.

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Gators football set to prepare for intimidating 2024 schedule

By Bennett Solomon | Mar. 4, 2024

Florida begins its preparation on the field for the 2024 season March 7 in its first spring practice. Headlined by multiple new coaches and a solid 2024 recruiting class, Florida will begin bracing itself for an eight-game conference schedule at the Gators’ practice facility.

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.

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

By Bennett Solomon | Feb. 7, 2024

The Florida football program welcomed 30 new players and has the 14th-ranked recruiting class in the country. Billy Napier spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon.

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.

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

By Krisha Sanghavi | Feb. 4, 2024

Former Florida athletic director and All-American center Bill Carr died Saturday night at age 78. He is survived by his wife, Janice; sons Jason, Scott, Jordan and Curtis; and daughter Julie.

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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, 2023

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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