Max is a junior sports journalism student in his seventh semester at The Alligator. He serves as The Alligator's assistant sports editor and football beat coordinator. He previously served as The Alligator's sports editor and as a reporter for football, women's tennis, volleyball, lacrosse and sports enterprise. He also has made multiple appearances on the Paul Finebaum Show. Max wants to shoutout his cats, Scooter and Zoe, and niche former Florida Panthers players (shoutout Maxim Mamin).
Florida's star running back, Jadan Baugh, is remaining in Gainesville after interest from numerous other programs.
As the transfer portal opened Jan. 2, the future of Florida's roster is unclear. Under new head coach Jon Sumrall, a number of Gators will leave the program, while others are likely to join UF in the near future.
Former Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo will follow his offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, Buster Faulkner, to Gainesville.
Standout Florida freshman edge rusher Jayden Woods will enter the transfer portal.
Florida is expected to hire Tulane’s Rusty Whitt as its new strength and conditioning coach, marking another major hire in Jon Sumrall’s tenure as Florida head football coach.
Florida football received massive news regarding its future Dec. 15, as starting quarterback DJ Lagway announced his intention to transfer. Now, with Lagway off to his next destination, where will Florida turn for its open quarterback position?
After two seasons as Florida’s starting quarterback, DJ Lagway intends to enter the transfer portal.
The Gators are reportedly hiring UF alum Phil Trautwein as their new offensive line coach.
Florida football's 2026 schedule was officially released Dec. 11, featuring opponents who went a combined 82-62 in regular season action in 2025.
UF's pair of Vernell Brown III and Jayden Woods collected four Freshman All-SEC Team Honors.
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