The Difference Makers Are Next: Episode 4 of The 35

June 4, 2026

We’re inside the top 20.

Episode 4 of The 35 — WRUF 98.1’s summer countdown of the greatest athletes in University of Florida history — airs live Thursday at 2 p.m. Five more names. Five more arguments.

This week’s tier is The Difference Makers (No. 20 through No. 16). These are the Gators who didn’t just compete at a high level. They changed their sport, changed their position or changed the program in ways that are still being felt today. A College Football Hall of Fame offensive lineman. The most dominant pass rusher Florida has ever produced. The holder of the MLB rookie home run record. A two-way baseball player who did something no one in NCAA history had done before. And the greatest linebacker in Florida history by every number that exists.

You’ll find out who they are Thursday at 2 p.m.


The Greatest Gators Moments Bracket is also live. Week 3 voting is open — the 2006 Football National Championship vs. Tim Tebow’s Heisman (2007), and the 2017 College World Series Title vs. Steve Spurrier’s Heisman (1966). Vote before Thursday, June 5 at 1:59 PM. Results announced live on air.


HOW TO FOLLOW ALONG

📻Listen live every Thursday 2–3 p.m. on WRUF 98.1

▶️ Watch and submit questions live on YouTube

🗳️ Vote in the bracket each week

📱 Text your takes to 352-325-3777 — best ones go on air live

The 35: Greatest Gators of All Time. Thursdays 2–3 p.m. on WRUF 98.1. May 14 through July 2.

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