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Denzel Aberdeen and Todd Golden thank the lawyers after Aberdeen wins his injunction hearing.

Denzel Aberdeen and Todd Golden thank the lawyers after Aberdeen wins his injunction hearing.

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I spoke to UF coach Jon Sumrall about the start of offseason workouts. I also asked him why the players aren’t wearing Gator logos on their gear. “You gotta earn the logo, man. We ain’t earned it yet,” he said. “We haven’t earned a damn thing.” STORY:

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Rueben Chinyelu was inconsolable after Florida’s season-ending loss. “I just wish that we kept going.” He fought through tears to share what this program has meant to him. STORY:

Rueben Chinyelu was inconsolable after Florida’s season-ending loss. “I just wish that we kept going.” He fought through tears to share what this program has meant to him. STORY:

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LJ McCray says anybody can get it (wait till the end 😂) LIVE UPDATES:

LJ McCray says anybody can get it (wait till the end 😂) LIVE UPDATES:

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The Gators’ last play of the 2025 season was Ben Hanks III’s first career pick. The UF legacy reflects on his upbringing, his record-setting HS career, overcoming adversity as a freshman and why he stayed at Florida. “I’m upholding a standard.” STORY:

The Gators’ last play of the 2025 season was Ben Hanks III’s first career pick. The UF legacy reflects on his upbringing, his record-setting HS career, overcoming adversity as a freshman and why he stayed at Florida. “I’m upholding a standard.” STORY:

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If Florida is not a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, there are some Gator haters on the selection committee. - Road win vs. No. 1 Auburn - Road win vs. No. 7 Alabama - 30-point win vs. No. 1 Tennessee - 19-point win vs. No. 12 Texas A&M

If Florida is not a 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, there are some Gator haters on the selection committee. - Road win vs. No. 1 Auburn - Road win vs. No. 7 Alabama - 30-point win vs. No. 1 Tennessee - 19-point win vs. No. 12 Texas A&M

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Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. 🎯 Practice updates:

Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. 🎯 Practice updates:

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.Phil Trautwein’s primary reason for returning to Florida is this: adding to his tattoo. And by that, he means winning more rings. “I want to win national championships. For me, it’s everything,” Trautwein said. “That’s why I’m here.” STORY:

.Phil Trautwein’s primary reason for returning to Florida is this: adding to his tattoo. And by that, he means winning more rings. “I want to win national championships. For me, it’s everything,” Trautwein said. “That’s why I’m here.” STORY:

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Jon Sumrall cancels his wife’s trip to Italy and is feeling ‘on edge’ about his Gators. “I’ve watched practice four times now,” he said, “and we’re just — we’re green.” STORY:

Jon Sumrall cancels his wife’s trip to Italy and is feeling ‘on edge’ about his Gators. “I’ve watched practice four times now,” he said, “and we’re just — we’re green.” STORY:

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Jon Sumrall’s reaction to a phone going off in his press conference stole the show Wednesday, but this was his best soundbite of the day. Sumrall doesn’t sugarcoat. “He’s very direct, straight forward,” Myles Graham said. “He’s just a real dude.” STORY:

Jon Sumrall’s reaction to a phone going off in his press conference stole the show Wednesday, but this was his best soundbite of the day. Sumrall doesn’t sugarcoat. “He’s very direct, straight forward,” Myles Graham said. “He’s just a real dude.” STORY:

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Rowdy Reptiles: “G League dropout”

Rowdy Reptiles: “G League dropout”

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Florida DC Brad White details his 3-4 scheme and what he’s looking for from the players. Love this intensity. “You can’t play in this defense if you got a shot to inflict some damage and you don’t take it. We are going to play with our pads.” STORY:

Florida DC Brad White details his 3-4 scheme and what he’s looking for from the players. Love this intensity. “You can’t play in this defense if you got a shot to inflict some damage and you don’t take it. We are going to play with our pads.” STORY:

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Instead of a game ball, they gave this to Isaiah Brown 😂

Instead of a game ball, they gave this to Isaiah Brown 😂

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The Florida-Tennessee game was a coming out party for new #Gators DC Austin Armstrong. He called a great game against Josh Heupel’s offense and was ANIMATED on the sideline 😂 Field Access:

The Florida-Tennessee game was a coming out party for new #Gators DC Austin Armstrong. He called a great game against Josh Heupel’s offense and was ANIMATED on the sideline 😂 Field Access:

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First career TD for #Gators RB Anthony Rubio.

First career TD for #Gators RB Anthony Rubio.

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After a full day of classes, meetings, rehab, workouts and team walkthrough, Tramell Jones Jr. spent an extra hour in Florida’s IPF throwing to Naeshaun Montgomery. Jones went out with a bang on his last pass, launching a 60-yard bomb to Montgomery. STORY:

After a full day of classes, meetings, rehab, workouts and team walkthrough, Tramell Jones Jr. spent an extra hour in Florida’s IPF throwing to Naeshaun Montgomery. Jones went out with a bang on his last pass, launching a 60-yard bomb to Montgomery. STORY:

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Jon Sumrall on what Florida’s 27-24 win means for the program. “We have to figure out how to suck less each week. We’re not a complete team yet.” Full press conference:

Jon Sumrall on what Florida’s 27-24 win means for the program. “We have to figure out how to suck less each week. We’re not a complete team yet.” Full press conference:

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Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida’s 45-17 loss at Missouri. He was livid. FULL VIDEO:

Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida’s 45-17 loss at Missouri. He was livid. FULL VIDEO:

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Florida OC Buster Faulkner appeared to celebrate in the booth after Duke Clark’s TD run. However, that was not the case. Faulkner explains his fiery viral video from Auburn. Did people send it to him? “Oh yeah,” he said. “My kids, they loved it.” STORY:

Florida OC Buster Faulkner appeared to celebrate in the booth after Duke Clark’s TD run. However, that was not the case. Faulkner explains his fiery viral video from Auburn. Did people send it to him? “Oh yeah,” he said. “My kids, they loved it.” STORY:

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“IT’S GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!”

“IT’S GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!”

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The Gators sing the Fight Song after their first win at Auburn since 1999.

The Gators sing the Fight Song after their first win at Auburn since 1999.

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Won’t Back Down for the first time in 2026 🔥

Won’t Back Down for the first time in 2026 🔥

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The Gators switched it up after beating Ole Miss and came directly to the stands to sing the Fight Song with the band. I can’t recall seeing them celebrate like this before.

The Gators switched it up after beating Ole Miss and came directly to the stands to sing the Fight Song with the band. I can’t recall seeing them celebrate like this before.

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Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida’s 38-19 homecoming loss to South Carolina. Here was his opening statement and answer to how he fixes the defense. FULL VIDEO:

Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida’s 38-19 homecoming loss to South Carolina. Here was his opening statement and answer to how he fixes the defense. FULL VIDEO:

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Transfer QB Aaron Philo is going to fit right in with Gator Nation. Despite growing up 10 miles from Athens, he’s always hated Georgia. His girlfriend attends UGA and cheers for the Dawgs. He would never. “That doesn’t make me a Georgia fan.” STORY:

Transfer QB Aaron Philo is going to fit right in with Gator Nation. Despite growing up 10 miles from Athens, he’s always hated Georgia. His girlfriend attends UGA and cheers for the Dawgs. He would never. “That doesn’t make me a Georgia fan.” STORY:

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Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida's 44-39 win at Auburn. Here was his opening statement. WATCH:

Jon Sumrall reacts to Florida's 44-39 win at Auburn. Here was his opening statement. WATCH:

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Here’s my view of the 5-second call against the Gators vs. UConn. Florida coach Todd Golden thinks it was called early. What do you see? STORY:

Here’s my view of the 5-second call against the Gators vs. UConn. Florida coach Todd Golden thinks it was called early. What do you see? STORY:

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I spoke with Jon Sumrall about why he gutted UF's weight room. He revealed multiple issues with the racks, flooring and even the layout. “It was something that we quickly needed to address,” he said. “It wasn't real safe.” STORY:

I spoke with Jon Sumrall about why he gutted UF's weight room. He revealed multiple issues with the racks, flooring and even the layout. “It was something that we quickly needed to address,” he said. “It wasn't real safe.” STORY:

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.Coach Billy Gonzales closes out his last press conference by thanking Florida's AD for the opportunity, the players for not quitting on him, the media for covering him fairly and the fans for supporting him despite the results this season. Class act. THREAD:

.Coach Billy Gonzales closes out his last press conference by thanking Florida's AD for the opportunity, the players for not quitting on him, the media for covering him fairly and the fans for supporting him despite the results this season. Class act. THREAD:

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Jon Sumrall embraced by Danny Wuerffel

Jon Sumrall embraced by Danny Wuerffel

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.Florida Gators Men’s Basketball presented with the SEC regular season championship trophy.

.Florida Gators Men’s Basketball presented with the SEC regular season championship trophy.

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Florida QBs Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo took WR Dallas Wilson golfing 😂 Here’s the story of Wilson’s outing and how Philo and Jones have connected on the course ⛳️ “Getting with guys outside of football, you can see who they really are.” STORY:

Florida QBs Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo took WR Dallas Wilson golfing 😂 Here’s the story of Wilson’s outing and how Philo and Jones have connected on the course ⛳️ “Getting with guys outside of football, you can see who they really are.” STORY:

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Buster Faulkner praised the play of Florida’s WRs after Eric Singleton Jr.’s injury. TJ Abrams came up BIG in Week 1, including his block on a NT on Duke Clark’s TD. “That wasn’t exactly ideal,” Faulkner said, “but he did a good job right there.” STORY:

Buster Faulkner praised the play of Florida’s WRs after Eric Singleton Jr.’s injury. TJ Abrams came up BIG in Week 1, including his block on a NT on Duke Clark’s TD. “That wasn’t exactly ideal,” Faulkner said, “but he did a good job right there.” STORY:

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This was a “rusty” Percy Harvin against Miami

This was a “rusty” Percy Harvin against Miami

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Get to know CB Ben Hanks III 🐊 • He purposely wears No. 12 vs. 11 • A former QB drew him to UF • His 13 INT record beat a Thorpe 🏆 winner • Quincy Wilson trains, mentors him • Why he stayed with the Gators • How he wants to outdo his dad PROFILE:

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BREAKING: Florida signs Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas. The Gators get another big that shoots the 3. Butajevas is 19 and 6-foot-10. Averaged 15.6 pts, 7.6 rebs and 1.3 ast in the Spain U-22 League. Here are some of his recent highlights. STORY:

BREAKING: Florida signs Lithuanian forward Arturas Butajevas. The Gators get another big that shoots the 3. Butajevas is 19 and 6-foot-10. Averaged 15.6 pts, 7.6 rebs and 1.3 ast in the Spain U-22 League. Here are some of his recent highlights. STORY:

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