The Greatest Gators Moments Bracket runs parallel to The 35 countdown all summer long. While the show debates the greatest athletes in UF history, the bracket settles a different question — what is the single greatest moment in the history of University of Florida athletics?
Sixteen all-time Gator moments, seeded and bracketed. Each week, one matchup goes to a listener vote. Results announced live on WRUF 98.1 every Thursday at 2 PM. The bracket is revealed one quadrant at a time as the series unfolds. The champion is crowned on the July 2 finale.
How the Seeds Were Determined
Every moment was seeded on three weighted factors: championship status (national titles outrank individual awards and single-game performances), historical singularity (moments that did something never done before, or rarely done), and cultural and program impact on Florida athletics. Every fact in this bracket has been verified against at least two independent sources.
The 16 Moments
Bracket Reveal & Voting Schedule
| Episode | Date | Bracket Reveal | Vote & Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ep. 1 | May 14 | Quadrant 1 Revealed | Left bracket top half unlocked • Voting opens 3 PM |
| Ep. 2 | May 21 | Quadrant 2 Revealed | Left bracket bottom half unlocked • Ep. 1 results announced |
| Ep. 3 | May 28 | Quadrant 3 Revealed | Right bracket top half unlocked • Ep. 2 results announced |
| Ep. 4 | June 5 | Quadrant 4 Revealed | Right bracket bottom half unlocked • Full bracket now set |
| Ep. 5 | June 12 | Sweet 8 Revealed | All R16 results in • Sweet 8 matchups begin |
| Ep. 6 | June 19 | Elite 4 Revealed | Sweet 8 results • Elite 4 voted • Championship matchup set |
| Ep. 7 ⚡ | July 2 | Championship | Vote closes 1:59 PM • Champion announced live on WRUF 98.1 |
The Bracket
The bracket is revealed one quadrant at a time each Thursday after the show. All 16 matchups will be live by Episode 4 on June 5. Sweet 8, Elite 4, and the Final unlock as the summer progresses. Champion announced live on July 2.
Vote
Voting opens every Thursday at 3 PM immediately after the show and closes at 1:59 PM the following Thursday. Results announced live on WRUF 98.1 at 2 PM. Text your bracket takes to 352-325-3777 or submit questions live at youtube.com/@WRUF981.
🗳️ Week 1 Vote
Voting Opens May 14 at 3 PM
Tune in Thursday at 2 PM on WRUF 98.1 — then come back here to cast your vote.
The Greatest Gators Moments Bracket is part of The 35: Greatest Gators of All Time on WRUF 98.1.
Thursdays 2–3 PM • May 14 – July 2, 2026 • @WRUF981 on YouTube