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Florida dismantles Campbell in record-breaking win
By Riley Orovitz | 8:49pmBrown’s 219 punt return yards and record-breaking performance led Florida’s 52-3 victory against Campbell.
Riley Orovitz
Sports Editor/Football Reporter Riley is a junior sports journalism student and a Fall 2026 sports editor and Gators football beat reporter. Currently in her third semester with The Alligator, she has previously covered Gators swim & dive and Gators gymnastics. She is an avid South Florida sports fan and enjoys playing/following all sports in her free time.
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The Conference Call: The Alligator’s football reporters pick Week 2 SEC matchups
By Ava DiCecca , Max Bernstein , Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Sep. 9After a Week 1 filled with blowouts and star-making performances, The Alligator’s Florida football beat reporters, Ava DiCecca, Max Bernstein, Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz, are back to make picks for this week’s 15-game slate.
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‘Details matter’: Jon Sumrall talks defensive improvements following Week 1
By Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Sep. 7Following Florida’s victory over Florida Atlantic, head coach Jon Sumrall broke down where his defense both shined and lacked in the 66-21 win.
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‘A fun brand to watch’: Florida’s offense puts on a show in season opener
By Max Bernstein and Riley Orovitz | Sep. 7When Jon Sumrall gave his first opening statement as Florida football head coach on Dec. 1, he made his offensive game plan very clear: aggressive and explosive. Against Florida Atlantic Sept. 5, the Gator attack was near-perfect drive after drive, putting up 624 total yards in a dominant 66-21 season-opening victory.
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Immediate Takeaways from Florida’s Season-Opening Victory
By Riley Orovitz | Sep. 6The Jon Sumrall era was officially unleashed in front of the Gator faithful after 280 days without action at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida dominated the opener early, tallying 624 yards of total offense. While just one contest into 2026, the Gators’ offense looked nearly unstoppable. Here are the key takeaways from Saturday’s win:
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The Conference Call: The Alligator’s football reporters pick Week 1 SEC matchups
By Ava DiCecca , Max Bernstein , Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Sep. 2With the start of the SEC college football season days away, The Alligator’s Florida football beat reporters, Ava DiCecca, Max Bernstein, Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz, made picks for this week’s 16-game slate.
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Faulkner, Baugh, Brown III outline expectations, improvement entering season
By Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Sep. 1Four days out from Florida’s season opener against Florida Atlantic, expectations are high, energy is palpable and Florida’s leaders are bought into offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner’s scheme.
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Todd Golden inks new six-year contract, becomes highest-paid Gators coach ever
By Riley Orovitz | Aug. 28Todd Golden signed a six-year contract with Florida Friday to keep him in Gainesville for the foreseeable future. The 41-year-old head coach hoisted the 2025 national championship trophy in just his third season with the program.
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Jon Sumrall announces Aaron Philo as expected Week 1 starting quarterback
By Ava DiCecca and Riley Orovitz | Aug. 24After months of a quarterback battle in The Swamp, Jon Sumrall announced Monday that he is preparing for Aaron Philo to be the starting quarterback Week 1 against Florida Atlantic.
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The Alligator’s UF football beat reporters predict SEC football standings
By Ava DiCecca , Max Bernstein , Curan Ahern and Riley Orovitz | Aug. 23The Alligator’s UF football beat reporters — Max Bernstein, Curan Ahern, Ava DiCecca and Riley Orovitz — ranked every team in the SEC from top to bottom, and the average ranking for each team determined our ultimate order.
