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Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A Florida Gators helmet sits on the field before a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Observations from Florida Gators Spring Practice No. 1

With the Florida Gators starting spring camp, Gators Illustrated was in attendance for a portion, taking note of injured participants while observing the quarterbacks, corners and linebackers.

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Brody Donay, seen here rounding the bases after a home run against Air Force, hit his seventh home run of the year to seal a win for the Florida Gators against FAU.

Gators Rebound with Slim Victory Over FAU

Bryce Thornton and Jordan Castell return as Florida's most veteran safeties, but they'll have a redshirt freshman and two true freshmen behind them ready to make an impact.

Gators 2025 Spring Positional Outlook: Safeties and STAR

Devin Moore leads the corner room while looking to avoid injuries in his final collegiate season.

Gators 2025 Spring Positional Outlook: Corners

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida wideout Chimere Dike (WO11) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Gators Pro Day Announced for March 27

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Florida Gators linebacker Myles Graham will compete for a starting position after a strong freshman campaign in 2024.

Gators 2025 Spring Positional Outlook: Linebackers

Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Florida wideout Chimere Dike (WO11) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Chimere Dike named to 2025 All-Combine Team

Miami Northwestern's Calvin Russell Jr. leaps for a tough catch attempt during the first half of the Class 3A state championship on Dec. 14, 2024.

Gators Named Finalist for More Recruits

Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) causes a fumble as he strips the ball from LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Gators defeated the Tigers 27-16. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Gators 2025 Spring Positional Outlook: Defensive Line

Expects are logging their predictions in favor of the Gators

Gators Named Favorites to Land No. 2 2026 Wide Receiver Recruit

George Gumbs Jr. will look to build off his breakout 2024 campaign in his final season of collegiate eligibility.

Gators 2025 Spring Positional Outlook: Edge Rushers

Florida Gators assistant coach for defensive line Gerald Chatman smiles with Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during Gator Walk at the Orange and Blue spring football game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 13, 2024. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Report: Gerald Chatman to Stay at Florida Despite Pursuit from LSU

Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) runs with the ball past the Mississippi Rebels defender during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Former Gators WRs Clock Some of the Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times at Combine

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The Gators look to impress an OT recruit when he visits

REPORT: Top-20 Recruit Intends to Visit Florida Gators

Nov 23, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; A Florida Gators helmet sits on the field before a game against the Mississippi Rebels at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Gators' Target Commits to Michigan

Florida Gators edge T.J. Searcy (19) and Florida Gators edge George Gumbs Jr. (34) sacks LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) causing a fumble during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Gators defeated the Tigers 27-16. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Gators Make Final 12 for Four-Star Edge Rusher

Oct 5, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) celebrates with Florida Gators offensive lineman Austin Barber (58), Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6), Florida Gators offensive lineman Knijeah Harris (77), and Florida Gators offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson (65) after scoring a touchdown against the UCF Knights during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Gators in the Hunt for Versatile OL Recruit

The Gators look to impress the top high school player from Florida

Gators Among Finalists for Top In-State Recruit

The First Academy junior Devin Jackson, a Florida commit

Florida Gators' 2026 Recruiting Tracker

Naeem Burroughs will pay a visit to Gainesville this summer

Top 2026 WR Recruit Schedules Visit to Florida Gators

Cederian Morgan, Class of 2026 wide receiver of Benjamin Russell High school in Alexander City, Alabama, catches a ball during the 2024 Dabo Swinney Football Camp in Clemson in Clemson June 5, 2024. Morgan, 38th overall ranked in the ESPN300 2026 recruiting ranking list, announced on social media X (formerly known as Twitter) Clemson offered him June 5, 2024.

Five-Star Receiver Names Gators as Finalist

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The Gators senior guard is up for an award from the Hall of Fame

Gators Walter Clayton Jr. a Finalist for Bob Cousy Award

Despite a loss to unranked Georgia, the Florida Gators remain in the AP Top Five after a dominant win at home over Texas A&M.

Gators Drop in Newest AP Poll

Gator Nation was in full force during last weekend's events by breaking an attendance record for a baseball series, an attendance record for a single baseball game and selling out yet another men's basketball game.

Gator Nation in Full-Force During Weekend Events

Will Richard is now 43rd all-time in scoring with the Florida Gators after accounting for 55 points over the last two games.

Will Richard Passes Horford, Noah on Florida's All-Time Scoring List

The Florida Gators dominated Texas A&M, 89-70, with 42 combined points from Thomas Haugh and Will Richard.

Richard's 25 Points Surges No. 3 Florida to Win over No. 12 Texas A&M

The Florida Gators are in the midst of its best season in over a decade, and national experts are taking notice.

Gators Receive High Praise on College GameDay

Texas A&M Aggies guard Wade Taylor IV leads his team in scoring and will attempt to upset the No. 3 Gators.

No. 3 Florida Gators Keys to Win Over No. 12 Texas A&M Aggies

Florida Gators sophomore forwards Alex Condon (21) and Thomas Haugh are today's valuable role players and tomorrow's leaders.

Florida Gators Unsung Heroes are Tomorrow's Stars

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The Florida Gators have now dropped two games in a row with losses to Miami and UCF.

Gators Drop Sixth-Straight to UCF, Dominated on the Road

The Florida Gators won two out of three games against rival Miami, earning its third series win of the season.

Gators Aidan King Named Pitcher of the Week

The Gators series win over Miami showed us a lot

Takeaways From Gators' Series Win Over Rival Miami

The Florida Gators won two out of three games against rival Miami, earning its third series win of the season.

Photos From the Florida Gators' Series Win over Miami

The Florida Gators dropped its first game of the 2025 season with a 13-7 loss to Miami.

Gators Drop First Game of Season, Downed by Rival Miami

Florida Gators catcher Luke Heyman, seen here taking an at-bat in Friday's game, hit a pair of two-run home runs in Saturday's win over Miami.

Gators Take Series Against Miami In Front of Record-Breaking Crowd

Pierce Coppola accounted for eight strikeouts in five innings as the Florida Gators swept Dayton.

Gators Lose Two Starters in First Three Innings on Saturday

Freshman Brendan Lawson smacked a solo home run off the batter's eye, giving the Florida Gators a lead it wouldn't relinquish in a 6-2 win over Miami on Friday.

Gators Take Opener Against Miami with 6-2 Win