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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.
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Jon Sumrall hones in on mentality ahead of matchup with Texas

After two consecutive losses in Southeastern Conference play, Florida football has plenty of kinks to work out before it takes on the No. 7 Texas Longhorns. But ahead of one of the Gators’ toughest matchups of the season, head coach Jon Sumrall is just as focused on the team’s mentality as he is on the product on the field.


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.
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Urban Klavžar and Isaiah Brown embrace roles off the bench

Having an impact off the bench in Florida’s 2025-26 season, Urban Klavžar and Isaiah Brown could have transferred to another school, increasing their chances of starting and making a name for themselves. Instead, they stayed with Florida, even as the Gators brought back four of last year's five starters. As a result, both players enter the 2026-27 season coming off the bench, giving Florida head coach Todd Golden consistency in his eight-man rotation, with one spot still open.


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

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.



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