Tag Archives: The Swamp

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz said the experience gained last year will make a difference in the 2024 season for the Gators. Stepping Up UF coach Billy Napier said when he recruited Mertz from Wisconsin in early 2023, his goal was for Mertz to play cleaner and tighter football. That’s exactly what …

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz joined Steve Russell on Sport Scene Tuesday to discuss Gators football and talk spring practice. Unfinished Business For the first time since 2020, the Gators will welcome back a returning quarterback in Mertz who will enter his sixth and final year of eligibility. There is a …

Monday, the Gators men’s tennis team signed three new players. Two will enroll early to compete in the spring of 2024. The signees are Kevin Edengren, Henry Jefferson and Francesco Cordova. The trio is part of the first signing class under first year head coach Adam Steinberg. International Gators Edengren …

Florida redshirt junior cornerback Jalen Kimber delivered a simple message in the weekly news conference Monday: The Gators need to be better. The Florida Gators (3-2, 1-1 SEC) suffered a disappointing 33-14 loss on the road to the SEC rival Kentucky Wildcats in their last game. The Gators struggled on …

It is Wednesday. We have eclipsed the halfway point between last Saturday and the next. To celebrate, here are award winners from this past week of college football. Win of the Week: South Alabama South Alabama smoked Oklahoma State in Stillwater this past weekend, winning 33-7. The Jags outgained the …

The Florida Gators football team is back in action tonight after opening the season with the loss at Utah. Penalties and mistakes cost the Gators along with their inability to convert on third down. Florida was 1-13 on third down and had nine penalties in the game. Now, they focus …

Shemar James is poised to be a star in his second season with the Gators. The young linebacker spoke after practice Tuesday about his growth, the new look linebacking corps and his outlook on next season. A “Whole Different Player” James said that he “became a whole different player” over …

A massive, multimillion-dollar renovation is in the works for Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at the University of Florida. UF Athletic Director Scott Stricklin hinted that it may be the most ambitious athletic facilities project in SEC history. A Rich History Originally known as Florida Field, The Swamp has undergone several …

Tyreak Sapp, the Florida defensive lineman, had a lot to say about his first collegiate debut in The Swamp. Florida’s 29-26 upset against No. 7 Utah on Saturday night left both Gator fans and players shocked. A Look at Sapp’s Past History Standing at 6-foot-3, 260 pounds, this redshirt freshman …

The Billy Napier Era for the Gators Football team is officially underway. The Gators pulled out a close 29-26 victory over No. 7 Utah. How it happened First Half The Gators started the season by receiving the kickoff and Nay’Quan Wright got the first play of the season. The ball …