Florida head coach Billy Napier praised quarterback DJ Lagway after his impressive debut performance, a 45-6 win over FCS Samford. The former five-star recruit completed 18-of-25 passes for 456 yards and three touchdowns, shattering Chris Leak’s freshman record of 268 yards (set in 2003). Despite Lagway’s breakout game, Napier remained non-committal about whether the young…
Florida wide receiver Kahleil Jackson recently underwent surgery for a knee injury and will miss the remainder of the 2024 season, according to reports from On3 and 247Sports. The news comes as a setback for both Jackson and the Florida Gators, who were hoping for his continued contribution this year. His father, Willie Jackson, a…
The Florida Gators are making an early-season change, though it’s injury-driven. Senior quarterback Graham Mertz is sidelined for the upcoming game against FCS Samford due to a concussion, head coach Billy Napier announced Wednesday. As a result, five-star true freshman DJ Lagway will step in for his first career start. DJ Lagway has a great…
On Saturday, the Florida Gators’ 41-17 home defeat to Miami showcased the team’s struggles and left HC Billy Napier facing intense criticism from fans. In response, Napier criticized fans, advising his players to ignore online criticism from those he referred to as “basement dwellers.” The discord between Napier and Gators fans is expected to persist,…
49ers Place Former Gator Ricky Pearsall on Non-Football Injury List After Shooting Incident The San Francisco 49ers have recently placed former Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall on the non-football injury (NFI) list following a shooting incident. Pearsall, who was hoping to make an impact with the 49ers, is now sidelined due to this unfortunate…
As the Florida Gators prepare for their highly anticipated season opener against the No. 19 Miami Hurricanes, head coach Billy Napier has released the team’s first official depth chart, providing crucial insights into their game plan and roster. The chart revealed just days before the sold-out game at The Swamp, highlights a mix of veteran…
As the 2024 Florida Football season begins, the NCAA has introduced several new rules that fans should be aware of. These rules, which can often be technical and complex, have been broken down for easier understanding. **Coach-to-Player Communications:** Coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) can now communicate with one player on the field via…
The Florida Gators had high expectations for senior running back Montrell Johnson Jr. as they entered fall camp. Unfortunately, those plans were temporarily derailed when it was revealed that Johnson, the team’s top running back, had sustained an injury that required arthroscopic knee surgery. Although the surgery was considered minor, Johnson was listed as “week-to-week”…
On Friday, the Florida Gators football team secured a commitment from cornerback Ben Hanks Jr., a standout from Booker T. Washington High School in Florida. Heading into his senior year, Hanks Jr. has accumulated 38 tackles, six interceptions, four defensive touchdowns, and three blocked field goals over the past season. As a sophomore, he recorded…
Billy Napier confirmed that defensive lineman Jamari Lyons sustained a broken ankle during Saturday’s scrimmage and will be out for the 2024 season. Lyons, a former four-star recruit from Vierra High, played 198 snaps last season in a rotational role and was expected to contribute similarly this year. Although the Gators have players who can…