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Florida offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner walks on the field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

‘We will not break’: Brad White, Buster Faulkner talk struggles in Weeks 5 and 6

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | 1:04pm

Florida scored at least 44 points in each of its first four games. But since the Gators’ 4-0 start, they’ve totaled just 36 points and lost twice. The defense hasn’t looked the part of a contender either. The Gators have allowed more than 37 points per game on average against SEC competition, and their inability to get off the field on third down has led to back-to-back multi-score losses.

Florida freshman Lena Bailey celebrates after scoring a goal against the Maryland Terrapins in a 1-0 win Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023.

Lena Bailey named SEC Offensive Player of the Week

By Zach Moore | Oct. 12

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall looks to the scoreboard as the Gators are down 13-38 during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Jon Sumrall hones in on mentality ahead of matchup with Texas

By Ava DiCecca | Oct. 12

Florida libero Lily Hayes (13) celebrates winning a point during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

Down goes the giant: A look into No. 5 Florida’s loss to Vanderbilt

By Nicole Scura | Oct. 11

3 takeaways from Jacksonville’s comeback win over the Eagles

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | Oct. 11

Florida guard Urban Klavzar (7) dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Urban Klavžar and Isaiah Brown embrace roles off the bench

By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 11

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Florida outside hitter Kamryn Chaney (7) hits during an NCAA Volleyball match against FAU, Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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No. 5 Florida toppled by Vanderbilt in four-set affair

By Nicole Scura | Oct. 11

In a hard-fought battle, the No. 5 Gators (13-2, 4-1 SEC) ultimately fell to Vanderbilt 3-1 (13-2, 4-2 SEC) on Sunday for their second loss of the season.

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Cam Little’s game-winning field goal lifts Jaguars over Eagles in London

By Curan Ahern | Oct. 11

Behind a 57-yard game-winning field goal, the Jaguars (4-1) took down the Eagles (2-3) 19-17 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. It was the second week in a row Philadelphia allowed a fourth-quarter comeback.

Florida linebacker Jayden Woods (0) and defensive lineman DK Kalu (93) celebrate during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida’s defense falters in 19-point Homecoming loss to South Carolina

By Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Oct. 11

Looking to rebound from a 45-17 blowout loss to Missouri, Florida returned to The Swamp to face a struggling South Carolina squad. But rather than responding and keeping the Gamecocks winless in SEC play, the Gators allowed South Carolina to score on five consecutive drives and tally nearly 400 yards of total offense.

Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) runs to the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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‘It’s about executing’: Florida offense stalls for second consecutive week

By Ava DiCecca and Max Bernstein | Oct. 11

Florida found the end zone just twice in the 38-19 loss, its second-lowest point total of the season, as the offense struggled to execute any long-yardage plays and consistently test South Carolina’s defense. Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of what went wrong for the Gators’ offense.

Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) gets tackled during the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Instant takeaways from Florida’s loss to South Carolina

By Curan Ahern | Oct. 10

Florida fell flat Saturday. It allowed 393 total yards and found the end zone just once in a 38-19 loss to South Carolina (3-3, 1-3 SEC) at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall stands on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Offense, defense go flat as Gators fall to South Carolina

By Ava DiCecca | Oct. 10

Against a hungry South Carolina searching for its first Southeastern Conference win, Florida couldn’t afford to fizzle out. The No. 16 Gators (4-2, 2-2 SEC) fell to the Gamecocks (3-3, 1-3) 38-19 at home Saturday afternoon.

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) walks out onto the field before an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. South Carolina: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 10

One week after suffering their first loss under head coach Jon Sumrall, the No. 16 Florida Gators (4-1, 2-1 SEC) return home to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to battle the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-3, 0-3 SEC). Follow along for live updates.

Empty cans and discarded trash sits outside tailgates on Fraternity Drive before the UF and Campbell University football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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The environmental toll of UF’s home football games

By Christian Haas | Oct. 10

Home games in The Swamp typically draw over 90,000 attendees. Such large influxes of people packing relatively small spaces can present significant burdens to its surrounding environment, according to Randy Penn, a UF/IFAS waste reduction agent.

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Jaguars set to face Philadelphia Eagles in Week 5 London contest

By Max Bernstein and Curan Ahern | Oct. 10

Boasting a 3-1 record and sitting atop the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars will head to London for a two-game stint to face the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) prepares to serve the ball during a volleyball match against the Baylor Bears at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Sunday, September 14, 2024.

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No. 5 Florida dominates Missouri en route to 11th straight victory

By Sofia Alamo | Oct. 9

Florida (13-1, 4-0 SEC) bested Missouri (8-8, 1-3 SEC) in a clean three-set sweep at the Hearnes Center for its 11th consecutive victory.

Florida forward Alex Condon (21) shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Alex Condon looks to build off late-season success in senior year

By Jeffrey Serber | Oct. 9

Now, entering his fourth, and likely last season with the Gators, Condon is ready to meet those high expectations again and finish his college basketball career with a bang.

Judy Chepkoech stands on a podium after finishing seventh at the Gans Creek Classic on Friday, Sept. 26, in Columbia, Missouri. (Courtesy UAA Communications)

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Florida cross country finishes in the top five in their final regular-season meet

By Katie Mosley | Oct. 9

In their final regular-season race of the season, both of Florida’s cross-country teams finished in the top five.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) hits the Heisman Pose during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Auburn, Ala.

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The Rival Rundown: A look at Florida vs. South Carolina from the other side

By Max Bernstein | Oct. 9

Fresh off their first loss of the season, Jon Sumrall and the Florida Gators are looking to bounce back in a big way. At 12:45 p.m. Saturday, No. 16 Florida will host South Carolina at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in a battle between teams on opposite sides of the conference standings. As part of this week’s Tailgate Edition, I spoke with John Davis, the sports editor at The Daily Gamecock, the University of South Carolina’s student-run newspaper.

Parade floats travel across University Avenue during the Homecoming Parade in Gainesville on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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From ‘Dad’s Day’ to water ballet, here’s a look at Florida Homecoming traditions

By Alisa Gershman | Oct. 9

Florida’s Homecoming football game, originally dubbed “Dad’s Day,” was created as an opportunity for students’ fathers to come to campus. But in 1916, it became the school-spirited event modern Gators recognize.