Gators Sports

If you think the addition of a new football practice facility or the renovation of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center is something to marvel at, the University Athletic Association says you haven’t seen anything yet. On Friday, the UAA presented its Board of Directors with a massive $107 million proposal …

The Florida football team is about to play their third game of the season, but much of Gator Nation’s attention has shifted to the 2017 slate of games. The Gators get an immediate test in the home of the Dallas Cowboys against the Michigan Wolverines. Week 1: Florida vs. Michigan, …

The Florida Gator men’s golf team teed off in their first tournament this season over the weekend, coming in a tie for fifth place at the Carpet Capital Classic. The tournament was ultimately won by the University of Virginia, and for Gators head coach J.C. Deacon, this fifth place finish was a …

When many think of the rivalry between Florida and Kentucky, the first thing that comes to mind is the number 29. 29 years since the Wildcats were able to defeat the Gators by a score of 10-3 in November of 1986. Now, Florida looks to extend that streak another year. …

The wait is almost over for Gator fans with the 2016 football season set to begin Saturday.  The Florida football team opens its season Saturday at home against the University of Massachusetts Minutemen. Florida is coming into this season with a strong roster of defensive backs.  Marcus Maye will lead the …

It’s that time of year again as the student descend on campus for fall semester and Cross Country athletes lace up their shoes ready to represent their universities.  The season starts this Friday where the Florida Gators will compete in the Covered Bridge Open in Boone, NC.  The Gators will …

Whether you’ve heard this stat or not, the fact that if the University of Florida was its own country  they would be ninth in the world in gold medals during the 2016 Summer Olympics. Eight golds were won with 30 Gator letter-winners competing spanning four sports, with a total of 13 …

It’s almost impossible to discuss Gator Sports without mentioning Steve Spurrier. The two are synonymous with each other. Steve started his career as a Gator back in 1963 as a quarterback; winning the Heisman Trophy as a senior in the 1966 season. Spurrier started his coaching career in Florida in 1990. The the program has …

The Florida Gator volleyball team is ready to avenge its disappointing finish to the 2015-2016 season. The Gators kick off their new season this Friday against the reigning NCAA champions, Nebraska, at the 2016 Vert Challenge.  Coming into this season, Florida is ranked No. 10 in the preseason AVCA poll and …

With Florida’s season opener only 16 days away, Florida football coach Jim McElwain officially announced his decision to move forward with red shirt sophomore Luke Del Rio as the team’s starting quarterback. Del Rio’s journey to a starting role has been unconventional, beginning his freshman year as a walk-on at …