Gator Bait

Gator Bait Returns, But Not All Agree on Its Revival

Saturday October 10, 2026

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium saw 90,295 people cram the stands when Florida football won 66-21 in its season-opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5. It also saw the return of the once-banned “Gator …

5 Takeaways from Florida’s Rout of FAU

Monday September 7, 2026

The Jon Sumrall era kicked off Saturday night, as the Gators cleared their first test of 2026 with flying colors in a 66-21 rout of Florida Atlantic. Amid a night filled with memorable moments, here …

Lawrence Wright on Gator Bait Chant

Saturday June 20, 2020

The debate over the Gator Bait chant continues since UF President Kent Fuchs announced its retirement on Thursday. President Fuchs listed this decision under the topic of moves to better reflect the …

UF To Scrap “Gator Bait” Chant

Friday June 19, 2020

The past few weeks of protests and demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death has led many institutions to take a look inward and embrace some changes to be inclusive for all. Those …

No. 5 Florida Defeats No. 8 Florida State in Midweek Pitching Battle

Thursday April 26, 2018

The fifth-ranked Gators softball team defeated the No. 8 Florida State Seminoles 5-1 at home Wednesday. In a pitching battle, Florida pitcher Kelly Barnhill (22-1) edged FSU pitcher Meghan King …