Florida introduced new coach Jon Sumrall to much less fanfare than Lane Kiffin’s arrival would have created.
Jadan Baugh ran for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns — the second-most rushing yards in school history — and Florida denied rival Florida State a chance to become bowl eligible with a 40-21 victory in the Swamp.
A person familiar with the search says Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach.
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture the Florida-Georgia game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to check out action from the game.
Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida.
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin and Interim Head Coach Billy Gonzales address the media following Billy Napier's dismissal.
Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin and Interim Head Coach Billy Gonzales address the media following Billy Napier's dismissal.
Even though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process.
Dave Waters, host of one of the most popular Gator podcasts in the nation: Gators Breakdown, joined News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on The Morning Show to talk about the fan bases’ frustration with Billy Napier and the top prospects to fill the head coaching position.
Florida fires head coach Billy Napier after a 3–4 start to the 2025 season—a year that was supposed to prove he could get the Gators back on track.
News4JAX had photographer Christian Schultz capture Saturday’s Florida-Mississippi State game in this photo gallery. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the game.
Florida secured a 23-21 victory over Mississippi State in a nail-biting finish, but the question is: what's next for head coach Billy Napier?
Is Billy Napier's time at Florida coming to an end? We discuss Scott Stricklin's recent booster meeting and what it means.
Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier is feeling the heat in year four with a disappointing 2-4 record.
The Florida Gators offense started hot but couldn't sustain momentum, while the defense was chipped away at all night by Texas A&M.
Texas A&M is rolling at 5-0, but can Florida pull off the upset? The Gators, coming off a big win, need to continue their success on the road.
The Gators shocked the college football world with a 29-21 upset over Texas, but can they maintain that momentum on the road at Texas A&M?
Billy Napier's Gators shocked the college football world with their upset over Texas and need to build on this momentum against #5 Texas A&M.
DJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid.
Texas comes to The Swamp to take on Florida in a match-up where both the Gators and Longhorns share a lot of similarities.
Breaking down what we think we know about the inconsistent 2025 Texas Longhorns ahead of the matchup with the Florida Gators.
Billy Napier remains committed to his play-calling duties despite offensive struggles, while DJ Lagway looks for improvement.
LSU coach Brian Kelly says he understands why new SEC scheduling will be unpopular with those who'd like to see the Tigers play Alabama and Florida every year — as they have for more than half a century.
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway wore a walking boot earlier this week, but coach Billy Napier says his foot injury was “no issue at all.”.
With the Gators sinking to 1-3, fans voice their frustration over Billy Napier's offensive struggles, QB concerns, and coaching decisions.
Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 116 yards and a touchdown as No. 4 Miami defeats Florida 26-7 on Saturday night.
David Waters and guests break down the upcoming Florida vs Miami matchup as the Gators travel to face the undefeated Hurricanes.
Florida Head Coach Billy Napier breaks down the Gators' 1-2 start, pointing to offensive inconsistency while praising the defense.
Garrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.
The Gators head to Death Valley trying to bounce back against #3 ranked LSU, who boasts a dominant 20-2 home record under Brian Kelly.
Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett publicly apologized for spitting at South Florida offensive lineman Cole Skinner and says “there is no excuse for my actions.”.
Following Florida's disappointing 18-16 loss to USF, Gators Breakdown Plus members express their frustrations with Coach Billy Napier.
Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remain the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25.
Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night.
Nico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
Join David Waters on this Gators Breakdown Plus Chat as we discuss DJ Lagway's promising but rusty debut to the defensive dominance.
Florida Gators QB DJ Lagway, returning from injury, showed some rust but still managed to throw for three touchdowns.
David Waters hosts Andrew "Sponge" Franklin to preview the Florida Gators' season opener against Long Island.
Gators Breakdown is gearing up for the 2025 Florida Gators football season with hosts David Waters and Will Miles making predictions about the team's record, key statistics, and standout players. The discussion includes insights into the team's prospects for the season, with a focus on over/under stats and player superlatives.
Billy Napier is on a mission to build a championship defense at Florida, with what he believes might be the best LB room in the country.
Florida Gators Head Coach Billy Napier shares insights on the team's and DJ Lagway’s progress.
In this episode of Gators Breakdown, we dive into exclusive intel from Florida's second scrimmage where DJ Lagway was held out once again.
The Florida Gators secure a commitment from elite Texas athlete Davion Groce, pulling him away from Oklahoma.
DJ Lagway participates in 7-on-7 but sits out 11-on-11 drills as the Florida Gators continue fall camp preparations.
Injury concerns mount for Florida Gators as freshman WR Dallas Wilson joins fellow receivers Tre Wilson and Aidan Mizell with minor injuries.
Coach Billy Napier provides Florida Gators updates from fall camp! DJ Lagway is "on the right track" and UF comes in 17th in Coaches Poll.
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway makes his return to practice and cornerback Devin Moore reveals his body transformation.
Florida's coaching staff opens up fall camp with insights on DJ Lagway's injury status, offensive evolution, and defensive momentum.
College coaches are racing to master retention as revenue sharing and NIL opportunities steer athletes toward the transfer portal.
Continuing our coverage on Gators Breakdown, we're examining Lindy's and Athlon see Florida stacking up in the always-competitive SEC.
On this episode of Gators Breakdown, anonymous opposing coaches offer completely different assessments of Billy Napier's 2025 Gators!
The Florida Gators land Tramond Collins, their FIRST 2027 commit! Plus, Florida's 2026 recruiting is ON FIRE with SIX recent commitments.
Florida lands Justin Williams, matching Devin Hester's 1,000+ rushing/receiving milestone, and 6'8" OT Chancellor Campbell for 2026 class.
Dive into the latest developments in the Florida Gators' 2026 recruiting class—a roller coaster that currently stands at just one commitment.
Police have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
David Waters breaks down the recent arrest of Florida Gators CB Dijon Johnson and questions surrounding the team after spring football.
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.
Dive into the latest developments in the Florida Gators' 2026 recruiting class—a roller coaster that currently stands at just one commitment.
Former Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
A federal judge this week refused to toss out a lawsuit filed by a star football recruit who alleges that a University of Florida booster and officials reneged on a deal that would have paid him millions of dollars to play for the Gators.
Join David Waters as he breaks down Florida's EDGE room. Hear from position coach Mike Peterson and players Tyreak Sapp and George Gumbs Jr.
Join David Waters and Will Miles for the latest Gators Breakdown as we discuss key spring football developments for the Florida Gators.
Join Gators Breakdown host David Waters as he analyzes Florida's offensive and defensive line outlook for 2025.
Join David Waters as he breaks down the latest Florida Gators spring football injury updates and position battles to watch.
Join host David Waters of Gators Breakdown for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Florida Gators linebacker Grayson "Pup" Howard.
The Florida Gators are hiring Vinnie Sunseri as co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach, marking a swift transition in his coaching career.
Join David Waters and Will Miles as they break down Florida's positioning in the Way Too Early 2025 rankings.
David Waters discusses Shemar James' decision to declare for the NFL Draft after three impactful seasons with the Florida Gators.
Six former Florida State basketball players are suing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton and alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation.
Florida's win over Tulane caps off the 2024 season with an 8-5 record and marks Billy Napier's longest winning streak as Florida head coach.
