Category: Florida Gators

Florida is headed to Tampa to face Tulane Dec. 20 in the Gasparilla Bowl. The Gators’ appearance in the 2021 game occurred under much different circumstances, with an interim coach and Billy Napier waiting in the wings to replace Dan Mullen. Florida now seeks its first four-game winning streak under Napier. Meanwhile, the Green Wave’s starting quarterback entered the transfer portal in a sign of the times in college football. During the coming weeks, the Gators hope to prevent attrition and add key players while picking up their first bowl win since 2019. During the latest Swamp Things,...

Three weeks ago, the Gators’ 2025 recruiting class was barely inside the top 50 and circling the drain. But since upsetting LSU, the Gators have flipped the script along with a dozen recruits verbally committed to other schools. By National Signing Day, the Gators had risen to No. 11,  and even briefly entered the top 10. Billy Napier credited UF AD Scott Stricklin’s vote of confidence followed by a three-game winning streak convincing prospects who were on the fence to take a leap of faith. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark break down Napier’s fourth class at Florida. ...

GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Billy Napier’s best recruiter could turn out to be the true freshman quarterback who spearheaded the Gators’ November turnaround. Following a 31-11 win Saturday night at Florida State, DJ Lagway said he was ready to get to work building on UF’s momentum to strengthen his supporting cast in 2025. “I’m definitely going to be involved in the transfer portal and the recruiting class,” the 19-year-old said. “But the biggest thing is keeping the guys that we have here … just making sure that everyone’s locked in.” Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) scrambles away from...

Scrappy defensive play that led to 10 steals and an overall aggressive nature helped carry No. 18 Florida to a 75-58 victory over Wake Forest on Thanksgiving Day at the ESPN Events Invitational at State Farm Field House. The Gators (7-0) remained unbeaten by pressuring the ball on defense and pushing the tempo in a game that didn’t start out particularly well for them. Florida scored just 11 points in the first 11 minutes and the Deacons had a chance to blow this game open. But thanks to the Gators’ tenacity on defense, they were able to keep the score close. “Credit to Wake, I thought they...

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway will return to the field when the Gators host LSU Saturday in the Swamp. Lagway did not appear on Thursday’s SEC availability report a day after he was listed as questionable with a hamstring injury but getting “closer and closer” to being medically cleared, according coach Billy Napier. Gators QB DJ Lagway was injured in a loss to Georgia earlier this month. (Sentinel file photo) The Gators have not thrown a touchdown since Lagway, 19 and a true freshman, went down during the second quarter of a Nov. 2 loss to Georgia. Walk-on Aidan Warner of...

GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback DJ Lagway is making strides to play when the Gators host LSU Saturday in what would be a rapid return from a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Lagway practiced Wednesday, though his workload is modified to prevent a setback. The true freshman remains listed an questionable on the SEC’s availability report, a similar status a week ago as the Gators prepared to visit Texas. “He’s getting closer and closer to getting ready to play,” Napier said. Florida quarterback DJ Lagway scrambles for yards Nov. 2 against Georgia prior to injuring his left...

GAINESVILLE — Embattled Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden took the sideline Monday night and received a warm reception from the O’Connell Center crowd. Golden — amid accusations of he stalked and sexually harassed multiple women, including UF students — received louder cheers during introductions than any UF player prior to the No. 20 Gators (3-0) winning 86-62 against Grambling State. “During the current circumstances, I appreciate it,” Golden said. Florida head coach Todd Golden speaks to his players during a timeout of the Gators’ win against Grambling State Nov. 11 in...

GAINESVILLE — Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden released a statement late Saturday afternoon acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry a day after a report of accusations he stalked and sexually harassed multiple women, including students. The Gators’ third-year coach also said he’s considering “defamation claims” as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa. “For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry,” Golden wrote on X. “I have recently engaged Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation...

GAINESVILLE — Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is “giving it his best shot,” coach Billy Napier said, to play during the Gators’ visit to the University of Texas in the 19-year-old’s home state. Lagway practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday, coach Billy Napier said, as the Gators’ true freshman recovers from a left hamstring injury sustained during the second quarter of a 34-20 loss to Georgia Nov. 2 in Jacksonville. Napier did not sound overly optimistic Lagway would return from the Grade 2 strain in time to face the nation’s top-ranked defense, positioning third-string walk-on...