Gators Football

SEC Ban on Returning Pro Athletes Faces Legal Challenge

Wednesday August 26, 2026

After a slew of news about the controversial returns in college football, the SEC has laid down the law. The SEC unanimously banned the admittance of professional athletes back to its member schools …

After Florida QB Battle, Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones’ Bond Unbroken

Tuesday August 25, 2026

Florida’s quarterback competition may have produced a starter, but it hasn’t yet produced a losing attitude. After Florida coach Jon Sumrall announced Aaron Philo would open the 2026 season as …

Former Florida Center Expected to Start NFL Week 1 for LA Chargers

Tuesday August 25, 2026

All it takes is an opportunity to get on the playing field, and a Gator is getting that chance. Former Florida center Jake Slaughter is expected to make his debut for the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL …

Florida’s Offensive Line Begins to Take Shape Ahead of Season Opener

Monday August 24, 2026

Florida’s offensive line is beginning to take shape with the season opener less than two weeks away. Bryce Lovett has emerged as the projected starter at left tackle after making the transition …

Aaron Philo Named Florida’s QB1 to Start 2026 Season

Monday August 24, 2026

As the offseason winds down, the Gators biggest question heading towards Week 1 has been answered. Florida has named redshirt sophomore Aaron Philo the starting quarterback for the 2026 season. …

Jon Sumrall: Florida’s Quarterback Battle Still Even After First Scrimmage

Monday August 17, 2026

Florida football completed its first fall scrimmage Aug. 15, giving coach Jon Sumrall and his staff another opportunity to evaluate the Gators with the season opener against Florida Atlantic less …

Florida Football Falls Outside 2026 Preseason AP Top 25 Rankings

Monday August 17, 2026

The first Florida squad of the Jon Sumrall era will enter the season without a rank beside its name, landing just short of the preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll released on Monday. UF’s 51 …

‘No Timeline’: Florida’s QB Battle Still Wide Open

Friday August 7, 2026

As the Florida football season opener against FAU on Sept. 5 rapidly approaches, the Gators coaching staff entered fall camp knowing the clock on the quarterback decision has almost expired. Redshirt …

Jon Sumrall, Gators Open Fall Camp Looking to Erase 4-8 Memory

Tuesday August 4, 2026

When first-year Florida football coach Jon Sumrall challenged his team, coming off a 4-8 season, to grow stronger, they responded. During director of football performance Rusty Whitt’s offseason …

Phil Trautwein Builds Trust, and Muscle, in Florida’s Offensive Line

Tuesday August 4, 2026

Florida’s offensive line coach Phil Trautwein joined WRUF’s “The Tailgate” on Friday to discuss the transformation of the Gators’ offensive line heading into fall camp. The …