Billy Napier

Why Florida’s 2025 schedule, toughest in college football, is even more difficult than advertised

When the Florida Gators learned the SEC opponents that would be part of their 2024 college football schedule two summers ago, it was immediately apparent that the program would be faced with...

Scott Stricklin signs contract extension: Florida Gators AD benefits from basketball national title, per report

The University Athletic Association has signed Florida Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin to a three-year contract extension, according to 247Sports. Stricklin, the long embattled leader of the athletic department, has led...

Florida Football Friday Final: Gators open as hope questions linger for DJ Lagway, offense, defense

The start of the Florida Gators’ season in 2025 is far different than it was a year ago when the program opened as an exceedingly rare Week 1 underdog in The Swamp....

Florida Gators football 2025 catch-up: DJ Lagway’s status, unique staff changes, key additions

The dawn of the 2025 college football season is upon us, and there few teams nationally with a greater mix of expectations and question marks than the Florida Gators. Still seeking a...

DJ Lagway injury update: Florida star QB (calf) starts fall practice days after Gators begin camp

Sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway practiced with the Florida Gators on Saturday, marking the first time since fall camp opened on July 30 that the team’s star signal caller was able to get...

DJ Lagway injury: Florida star quarterback missing more practice time as fall camp begins for Gators

After being unable to throw the football and therefore only participating in part during spring practice this offseason, Florida Gators sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway will again be limited at the start of...

Florida football recruiting: Four-star EDGE KJ Ford commits to Gators as third top 100 pledge

What once appeared to be a sure-fire commitment nearly took a turn this week, but in the end, the Florida Gators added the latest member of their Class of 2026. Four-star EDGE...

Florida football recruiting: Top 100 CB CJ Bronaugh commits to Gators, boosting Class of 2026

The Florida Gators’ surge up the Class of 2026 recruiting rankings continued unabated Wednesday with the acquisition of the program’s highest-rated commitment to date. Just one day after decommitting from Nebraska,...

Florida football recruiting: Offensive tackles Tyler Chukuyem, Javarii Luckas commit to Gators

The Florida Gators continued expanding their Class of 2026 on Monday with two big men committing to join the program. Three-star offensive linemen Tyler Chukuyem (Douglasville, GA) and Javarii Luckas (Belle Glade,...

Florida football recruiting: 4-stars DL JaReylan McCoy, WR Marquez Daniel, RB Carsyn Baker commit to Gators

Still a week away from the official start of summer, temperatures are already heating up markedly in Gainesville, Florida. The Florida Gators have added three major pieces to their Class of 2026...