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Fans celebrate a long touchdown run by Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Opportunities on defense through three Florida football practices

By Noah White | Mar. 13

With nearly a week of spring practice down, Florida football’s defense is back in shoulder pads, taking one day at a time.

Florida football head coach Billy Napier looks on as freshman DJ Lagway and redshirt senior Graham Mertz practice drills at Florida Football Fall Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024.

A shifting offense: Florida football spring practice storylines

By Noah White | Mar. 9

UF student Sam Ero hits the "Heisman pose" after winning first place at the DJ Lagway Look-Alike contest in Plaza of the Americas on Friday, January 17, 2025.

DJ Lagway look-alike contest held on UF campus

By Joshua Stevens | Jan. 17

A Florida football helmet, pictured during a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4, 2021.

Florida linebacker Shemar James declares for the NFL Draft

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 26

Florida Gators Football Head Coach Billy Napier watches his team practice ahead of their game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Mississippi, on Sept. 21, 2024.

Five-star wide receiver Dallas Wilson signs with Florida

By Max Tucker | Dec. 22

Junior defensive lineman Cam Jackson warms up before the Gators' 52-35 loss to the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Florida defensive lineman Cam Jackson declares for the NFL Draft

By Noah White | Dec. 21

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Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) embraces Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) postgame at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

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Florida keeps the Green Wave at bay, cruises to Gasparilla Bowl victory over Tulane

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 20

Just months after most fans and analysts alike wrote off Florida’s 2024 campaign as a loss, the Gators emerged from the ashes of defeat and finished their season with a statement victory over the Tulane Green Wave in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) hands the ball of to Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) during the second half against the Ole Miss Rebels on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.

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Gasparilla Bowl Live Updates: Florida v. Tulane

By Jack Meyer and Max Tucker | Dec. 20

Follow along here for live updates of today's Gasparilla Bowl matchup between the Florida Gators and the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) is seen postgame after defeating the Ole Miss Rebels by a score of 24-17 on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2024.

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Florida Gators set to take on Tulane in Gasparilla Bowl

By Chandler Hawkes | Dec. 8

The Florida Gators will make the short trip to Tampa for the 2024 Gasparilla Bowl where they will take on the Tulane Green Wave.

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier patrols the field during pregame warmups at Darrell K Royal Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

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Florida closes out Early Signing Day with the No. 11 recruiting class in the country

By Chandler Hawkes | Dec. 4

After a hectic last month on the recruiting trail, Billy Napier and Florida signs the No. 11 class in the nation.

Florida head coach Billy Napier greeting fans during Gator Walk Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.

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Florida adds four 2025 recruits in six days, lifting Gators to No. 12 class in the country

By Jack Meyer | Dec. 1

The Florida Gators football program has made all kinds of noise on the recruiting trail as of late. UF has flipped six recruits in the last week alone and currently has the No. 15 recruiting class in the country for 2025.

Florida Gators tight end Tony Livingston (86) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the team’s game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

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Upward trajectory: Florida’s defense dominant in rivalry win at Florida state

By Max Tucker | Dec. 1

The trajectory of the Florida football team has reached its highest level in the Billy Napier era. The Gators are fresh off a rivalry win against Florida State, marking the first time UF has defeated three straight FBS teams in Napier’s tenure.

The Florida Gators Football team celebrates a touchdown during the first half at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, October 05, 2024.

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Florida vs. Florida State: Live updates

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 30

The Florida Gators (6-5, 4-4 SEC) look to keep building on their momentum as they take on intense rival Florida State Seminoles (2-9, 1-7 ACC), who have won the last two meetings between the teams.

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Florida football’s 2025 recruiting class surges after adding three recruits Monday

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 25

Florida football head coach Billy Napier has been hot on the recruiting trail as of late, and that continued Monday with three new commits to UF’s 2025 class.

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Florida stuns No. 9 Ole Miss in triumphant Senior Day victory

By Jack Meyer | Nov. 23

The Florida Gators came away with their second consecutive ranked win and first victory over a top 10 opponent since 2020 in an impressive Senior Day performance against No. 9 Ole Miss.

Gator quarterback DJ Lagway sings We Are the Boys with his teammates following Florida’s win against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Florida vs. No. 9 Ole Miss: Live Updates

By Max Tucker | Nov. 23

The Florida Gators football team is one win away from bowl eligibility and will entertain the No. 9-ranked Ole Miss Rebels in a Senior Day matchup at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon. Follow along below for live notes and updates throughout the matchup.

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A new hope: DJ Lagway, defensive breakthroughs have Florida’s future back on track

By Jack Meyer | Nov. 18

Between the emergence of new weapons surrounding freshman quarterback DJ Lagway and a revitalized defense that has found its stride at just the right time, the Florida Gators have hope for the future for the first time in what has felt like forever for the UF faithful.

DJ Lagway (2) throws the ball during the first quarter against the Lousiana State Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

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Upset achieved: Florida knocks off No. 22 LSU in front of raucous home crowd

By Max Tucker | Nov. 16

Florida needed just one score against LSU to all but solidify head coach Billy Napier’s fourth win over a ranked opponent since he took over the program in 2022.

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Florida vs. No. 22 LSU: Live updates

By Chandler Hawkes | Nov. 16

The Florida Gators (4-5, 2-4 SEC) are set to take on the No. 22 LSU Tigers (6-3, 3-2 SEC) in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville. The Tigers have won the last five meetings between the programs. Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m.

Florida Gators Football Head Coach Billy Napier takes a post game interview after a disastrous loss in a game against the University of Texas at Austin on November 9, 2024.

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Florida surrenders season-worst 49 points in blowout loss to No. 5 Texas

By Jack Meyer | Nov. 9

With numerous starters sidelined due to injury on Saturday afternoon, including standout freshman quarterback DJ Lagway, the Florida Gators were dismantled in an all-around lopsided outing against the No. 5 Texas Longhorns.