GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators’ made a late push to fill the 2025 signing class before early National Signing Day. The Gators signed 25 players in the class, which is ranked No. 10 in the country, according to 247 Sports. This week, some of the best high school players…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in the Billy Napier era, the Florida Gators go into an offseason with real momentum. The Gators finished the regular season with four consecutive wins, including wins over No. 21 LSU and No. 9 Ole Miss. Florida’s coaching staff was able to parlay…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. ‚— Florida Gators junior linebacker Shemar James will forgo his final season of college eligibility and declare for the NFL Draft. James announced the decision on Instagram. “FIRST I WOULD LOVE TO THANK MY LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. WITHOUT YOU I AM NOTHING! THANK YOU GATOR NATION!!,”…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It was a great season for the Florida Gators on the football field, finishing with four consecutive victories, including a win in the Gasparilla Bowl. The on-field success didn’t come on its own, the Gators achieved new heights off the field. The football team set a fall…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For the first time in the Billy Napier era, the Florida Gators go into an offseason with real momentum. The Gators finished the regular season with four consecutive wins, including wins over No. 21 LSU and No. 9 Ole Miss. Florida’s coaching staff was able to parlay…

Five-Star receiver Dallas Wilson flipped his commitment from the Oregon Ducks and officially signed with the Florida Gators.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators landed a commitment from UCLA receiver J. Michael Sturdivant, The receiver has one more year of eligibility and will spend that in Gainesville. Sturdivant entered the portal last week and visited the Gators last weekend.  His teammate at UCLA, quarterback Justyn Martyn,  also visited…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —Two generous Gator Boosters and Florida Victorious donors have committed $500,000 each and are challenging their fellow Gators to match their $1 million collective gift to Florida Victorious for the football program. Any donation made to Florida Victorious for football from Dec. 19 until Jan. 17 will be counted in…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jake Slaughter was caught off guard by the phone call. The Gators are preparing for this Friday’s Gasparilla Bowl against Tulane and the redshirt junior was consumed with the work. However, as a redshirt junior coming off of a First-Team All-American season, fans wanted to know what…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators redshirt junior center Jake Slaughter will return to school in 2025 for his redshirt senior season. Considered one of the best centers in the NFL, Slaughter’s return to school for his final season of eligibility is a huge win for Billy Napier and the Gators.…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway has been named the Danny Wuerffel Man of the Month for November. “It’s truly a blessing that my teammates and coaches see me as that,” Lagway said. “I’ve grown tremendously on the field and off the field. It’s been an…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators long snapper Rocco Underwood was named the winner of the 2024 Mannelly Award, presented by Zebra Technologies, on Friday night. The award is given annually to the best long snapper in the nation. Under the guidance of GameChanger Coordinator Chris Couch and Senior Analyst, Joe…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Southeastern Conference has selected four Florida Gators to the SEC All-Freshman team, the conference announced Thursday. Running back Jadan Baugh, long snapper Gannon Burt, linebacker Myles Graham, and offensive lineman Bryce Lovett were each selected for their exceptional efforts through the 2024 season. The four honorees…

The Florida Gators complete 2025 football schedule is here.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On the day that the transfer portal opened, Florida Gators redshirt senior defensive lineman Caleb Banks stole the headlines. Banks announced his intentions to return to Gainesville, putting the NFL Draft on hold for a year. Florida Victorious spoke with Banks about his decision. FV: What went…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators’ defensive tackle Caleb Banks will return to school for his redshirt senior season, Banks announced his decision in collaboration with Florida Victorious. Banks will put off the NFL Draft to finish out his eligibility in 2025 with the Gators. Banks started his career at Louisville.…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – For the ninth time in the last 11 years, the Florida Gators are going bowling. Florida (7-5, 4-4 SEC) will take on Tulane (9-4, 7-1 AAC) out of the American Athletic Conference in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, Fla. on Friday, Dec. 20 at…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shortly after committing to the University of Florida, defensive tackle Cam Jackson went live on Twitter. Florida fans began to trickle in and when the number crept up over 1,000 Jackson turned to his friend, “Yo, man, I think I broke the internet.” It was Jackson’s first taste…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators sophomore cornerback Devin Moore was selected by the Southeastern Conference to the SEC Community Service team, the conference announced Thursday. Moore has been a Florida Victorious Athlete for the past two seasons where he has spent time giving back to the local Gainesville community. Moore…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Tavaris Dice to the Florida Gators family! 4-star offensive lineman Tavaris Dice (6-3.75, 302) College Park (GA) Langston Hughes Highlight:   Bio: Rated as a consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, 0n3 and Rivals Ranked the No. 18 offensive tackle and No.…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Ben Hanks to the Florida Gators family! CB Ben Hanks Jr. (6-1, 160) Miami (FL) Booker T Washington (Consensus Top 69) Highlights: Bio: Son of former Gator Great linebacker/ safety Ben Hanks who played for SEC Championships and a National Championship under…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Lagonza Hyward to the Florida Gators family! 4 star safety Lagonza Hayward; (6-1, 205) Lyons (GA) Toombs County Highlights: Bio: Hayward took official visits to South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida over the summer and the Gators thought they had a real shot…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Stephon Shivers to the Florida Gators family! DT Stephon Shivers; (6-4.5, 380) Humbolt (TN) Brentwood Academy (Consensus Top 459) Highlights:   Bio:  Big, burly defensive tackle that can be a two-gapper up front, but is actually a playmaker. He had 90 tackles…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Byron Lewis to the Florida Gators family! RB Byron Lewis; (5-11.5, 260) Miarimar (FL) American Heritage Highlights: Bio: Rated as a four-star recruit by On3, ESPN and Rivals as well as by the 247 Composite rankings Ranked as the No. 158 player…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Drake Stubbs to the Florida Gators family! 4-star safety  Drake Stubbs (6-2, 190) Jacksonville (FL) Mandarin (Consensus Top 58) Highlights:   Bio: Stubbs liked Florida in the summer, but eventually committed to Miami. He de-committed from the Hurricanes this past week and…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Nae’shaun Montgomery to the Florida Gators family! WR Nae’shaun Montgomery; (6-4.5, 380) Central Falls (RI) Miami Central Highlights: Bio: Rated as a four-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals as well as by the On3 Industry rankings and the 247 Composite rankings Ranked…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Ty Jackson to the Florida Gators family! LB Ty Jackson; (6-2, 205) Fort Lauderdale (FL) Seminole Ridge (Consensus Top 135) Highlights: Bio: The Gators were on him before anyone else and they thought they would get a commitment from him before summer…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Muizz Tounkara to the Florida Gators family! Wide receiver Muizz Tounkara (6-3, 195) League City (TX) Clear Springs Highlights: Bio: Rated as a consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals Ranked as the No. 92 wide receiver in the country…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes,, help us welcome Daniel Pierre Louis to the Florida Gators family! Offensive Lineman Daniel Pierre Louis (6-4, 332) Royal Palm Beach (FL), Seminole Ridge Highlights: Bio: Rated as a consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals Ranked as the No. 25 interior offensive…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Chad Gasper to the Florida Gators family! Running back Chad Gasper (5-10, 208) Katy (TX) Katy Jordan Highlights: Bio: Rated as a consensus three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals Ranked as the No. 43 running back and the No. 93…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes,, help us welcome Joseph Mbatchou to the Florida Gators family! DT Joseph Mbatchou; (6-4.5, 280) Loganville (GA) Grayson (Consensus Top 258) Highlights: Bio: Committed to Florida over the summer then de-committed when things went south early in the season. He then committed to Texas and…

Presented by Dream Home Finders, help us welcome Jayden Woods to the Florida Gators family! Edge Jayden Woods (6-3, 240) Shawnee (KS) Mill Valley Consensus Top 115) Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3w8NcYPJk BIO: You don’t usually find these kinds of football gems in Kansas, but Woods is definitely one of those. He’s a…

LB Myles Johnson; (6-1, 220) Brewton (AL) TR Miller (Consensus Top 676) Highlights:   Bio: Committed to Alabama in October of 2023 and de-committed in early July after they got a new coaching staff and after taking visits to other schools. He visited Florida and committed a week later in…

Presented by Dream Finders Homes, help us welcome Vernell Brown to the Florida Gators family! 4-star WR Vernall Brown (5-11, 175), Orlando, Florida (Jones) Bio:      Rated as a consensus four-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals         Ranked as the No. 5 wide receiver and No.…

The Florida Gators didn’t play their best game but they came away with a 31-11 win over the Florida State Seminoles. Momentum This is a new feeling for the Gators under Billy Napier. Florida has real, tangible and intangible momentum heading into the offseason. The Gators finished 2022 on a…

The Florida Gators have been on a roll in the recruiting world. Billy Napier and his staff have reeled in commitments from 10 different players, including several flips from rivals Florida State and Georgia. Part of that, I believe, began when Scott Stricklin publically pledged his and Florida’s commitment to…

Graham Mertz was the highest-rated high school quarterback who ever signed with the Wisconsin Badgers out of high school. He arrived with as much hype as Russell Wilson did as a transfer. Wisconsin, as a program, isn’t known for throwing the football but maybe with a highly touted quarterback like…