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Florida plummets in US LBM Coaches Poll, out of top 25 after loss Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 12:47 p.m. ET For the second week in a row, Florida football suffered a blowout loss to an SEC opponent it was expected to beat. This time, it was the South Carolina Gamecocks who embarrassed the Gators on their homecoming weekend, doubling them up, 38-19. "I'm frustrated with every part of what we did today," head coach Jon Sumrall said after the game. "So many things to clean up.
South Carolina loss in Week 6 lands Florida on CBS Sports' losers list Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 12:03 p.m. ET Florida football lost its homecoming game for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, succumbing to South Carolina, 38-19, in a second straight blowout against an SEC opponent — both of which the Gators were favored to win. "I'm frustrated with every part of what we did today," head coach Jon Sumrall said after the game.
Broadcast details, time revealed for Florida's Week 7 game at Texas Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 11:27 a.m. ET Florida football's Week 7 matchup against the Texas Longhorns in Austin will kick off at noon on Saturday, Oct. 17 and the game will be televised on ABC, the Southeastern Conference announced on Saturday. The Gators have faced the Longhorns just five times on the collegiate gridiron dating back to 1924, with only one win against three losses and a tie.
PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's home win over Texas in 2025
PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's home win over Texas in 2025 Oct. 11, 2026, 11:07 a.m. ET Oct 4, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier gestures before a game against the Texas Longhorns at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Florida falls out of ESPN's SP+ top 25 after South Carolina loss Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 10:19 a.m. ET The Gator Nation was let down for the second straight week with Florida football's 38-19 loss to South Carolina on homecoming. The embarrassing defeat in the Swamp came a week after a blowout loss on the road at Missouri, ostensibly ending the Orange and Blue's College Football Playoff aspirations. "I'm frustrated with every part of what we did today," head coach Jon Sumrall said after the game.
Where Athlon Sports projects Florida's bowl game after Week 6 loss Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 9:43 a.m. ET What began as an exciting season for Florida football has taken a turn for the worse over the past two weeks following a pair of blowout losses. First, Missouri routed the Gators on the road for their first defeat of the Jon Sumrall era, followed by a homecoming shellacking by South Carolina to essentially end any hopes of a College Football Playoff appearance.
Florida now projected for this bowl game after South Carolina loss Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 9:03 a.m. ET Florida's College Football Playoff hopes have all but vanished after a second straight blowout loss in SEC play. First, it was a rout on the road against Missouri that hobbled the Gators, followed by a devastating homecoming loss to a South Carolina squad that had lost eight straight conference matchups.
South Carolina loss earns Florida a spot among USAT's Week 6 losers Original
Updated Oct. 11, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET Two weeks, two losses for the Florida Gators. It was not long ago that Jon Sumrall's team was the talk of college football after starting the season with four straight wins — a stretch that included a solid road victory at Auburn and a definitive triumph over Ole Miss in the Swamp. Since then, the Orange and Blue have been blown out by Missouri on the road and South Carolina on homecoming weekend in games that have seen lackluster play on both sides of the ball.
Home loss to South Carolina has Florida free-falling in ESPN's FPI Original
Oct. 11, 2026, 7:56 a.m. ET Florida football was blown out by an SEC opponent for the second week in a row on Saturday — this time by the visiting South Carolina Gamecocks, who bullied the Orange and Blue on its homecoming day to the tune of a 38-19 defeat. With the loss, the Gators now teeter on the edge of ESPN's Football Power Index rankings top 25, while many of the other metrics saw significant declines as well.
MLB Divisional Round gamethread: White Sox at Guardians Original
The Dodgers, Brewers, and Rays are all into the league championship round. On Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. ET on TBS, the final team will be decided in Cleveland in an AL Central matchup as the White Sox square off with the Guardians in a decisive Game 5. Like any Game 5 scenario, this is a real toss-up as RHP Gavin Williams (14-8, 3.76 ERA) takes on the White Sox’s RHP Sean Burke (11-7, 3.34 ERA).
Social media reactions to Florida's homecoming loss to South Carolina Original
Updated Oct. 10, 2026, 5:09 p.m. ET Another week, another loss for Florida football after its 38-19 defeat at the hands of South Carolina, spoiling homecoming for the Orange and Blue faithful. It was the Gamecocks' first win in the Swamp since 2014 and snapped their eight-game SEC losing streak dating back to last season. Just like against Missouri, nothing went right for the Gators on either side of the ball.
Instant reactions to Florida's homecoming loss to South Carolina Original
Oct. 10, 2026, 4:54 p.m. ET For the second straight week, Florida football was embarrassed by an opponent they were favored to defeat. This time, it was the South Carolina Gamecocks who prevailed, 38-19, to spoil homecoming for the Orange and Blue for the first time since 2018. Much like against Missouri in Week 5, the offense went limp and the defense was as porous as a broken colander, continuing Florida's futility on both sides of the ball.
PHOTOS: Top highlights from Florida vs South Carolina in Week 6
PHOTOS: Top highlights from Florida vs South Carolina in Week 6 Oct. 10, 2026, 1:31 p.m. ET Oct 10, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall runs on the field with Florida Gators safety Alfonzo Allen Jr. (43) and Florida Gators inside linebacker Malik Morris (50) before a game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
PHOTOS: Florida's 'Gator Walk' ahead of homecoming game vs South Carolina
PHOTOS: Florida's 'Gator Walk' ahead of homecoming game vs South Carolina Oct. 10, 2026, 11:24 a.m. ET Florida head coach Jon Sumrall gets off the bus during Gator Walk before an NCAA football at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Live updates, score from Florida football vs South Carolina in Week 6
11:05 am ETShare this update Predictions, picks for Florida vs South Carolina Adam Dubbin South Carolina represents the weakest SEC program that Florida will face this season, so it is fortuitous that the matchup comes after a deflating loss to Missouri — one that will have the coaching staff re-evaluating many aspects of their game plan. But even the conference basement-dwellers must be treated with respect.
Vernell Brown III lone Gator on Friday's SEC Availability Report Original
Oct. 10, 2026, 8:55 a.m. ET Friday's SEC availability report update has just one Florida football player remaining ahead of the Gators' homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Wide receiver Vernell Brown III is listed as questionable — the same status he has had since the initial availability report was released on Wednesday.
Will Hurricane Isaias affect Florida's homecoming game vs South Carolina? Original
Updated Oct. 10, 2026, 8:05 a.m. ET The weather forecast for Florida football's homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday calls for wet conditions in the Swamp after Hurricane Isaias made landfall nearby in the panhandle. As of Saturday morning before the SEC showdown, thunderstorms are expected to begin early and continue until just before game time. Cloudy conditions are then forecast for around kickoff, followed by more scattered thunderstorms as the afternoon wears on.
Where to watch Florida vs South Carolina today: Time, TV channel, stream
Oct. 10, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Florida football hosts the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday for homecoming in what will be the 500th game for the Gators inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. If you want to watch the SEC action on TV or live stream, we have all the details you need to know just below.
PHOTOS: Highlights from the University of Florida's homecoming parade
PHOTOS: Highlights from the University of Florida's homecoming parade Oct. 9, 2026, 9:04 p.m. ET Florida Mascot Albert rides on the fire engine with the Homecoming court during the annual Florida Gator Home Coming Parade Downtown in Gainesville, FL on Friday, October 9, 2026. Hundreds lined the University Avenue for the traditional homecoming queens, cheerleaders and Fighting gator marching band. Along with those there were high school marching bands and local merchant entries.
Legendary Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise set for Hall of Fame
Legendary Florida volleyball head coach Mary Wise, who led the program for 34 years and retired at the end of the 2024 season, is set to be inducted into the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 17 at the AVCA Convention. Wise built one of the most storied programs in NCAA Division I volleyball history, and her accomplishments after being named head coach of the Gators in 1991 were nothing short of unprecedented.
Pair of Florida volleyball stars named to player of the year watch list
Taylor Parks and Alec Rothe will represent No. 5 Florida volleyball on the 2026 AVCA Division I Player of the Year Watch List, presented by Nike Volleyball, as the organization announced the additions to the list on Thursday afternoon. Parks, a third-year setter, helps direct a potent Gators offense that is hitting .291, the second-best mark in the Southeastern Conference and ninth in the NCAA.
Thunderstorms forecast for Florida's homecoming game vs South Carolina Original
Updated Oct. 9, 2026, 12:45 p.m. ET The weather forecast for Florida football's homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday calls for wet conditions in the Swamp as Hurricane Isaias looms nearby. As of midday on Friday before the SEC showdown, a mix of both partly sunny and overcast conditions, as well as rain and thunderstorms, is forecast for the gridiron grind, according to the National Weather Service in Jacksonville, Florida.
Shane Beamer discusses Jon Sumrall, Florida ahead of Week 6 matchup Original
Oct. 9, 2026, 10:03 a.m. ET Florida football head coach Jon Sumrall will face off with South Carolina skipper Shane Beamer for the first time on Saturday when the Gators and Gamecocks meet inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Week 6. Both had spent time on SEC sidelines before earning their head coaching jobs. They first met when Sumrall was the inside linebackers coach and co-defensive coordinator at Kentucky while Beamer was Oklahoma's tight ends coach and assistant head coach for offense.
Florida v South Carolina prediction, pick, odds: Friday betting lines
Oct. 9, 2026, 8:57 a.m. ET Just one day remains until Florida football's homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks, and ahead of the SEC showdown in the Swamp, BetMGM's latest betting odds — which you can find below — have seen a couple of slight shifts. The Gators, who enter the weekend 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play, are coming off a devastating 45-17 upset defeat at the hands of the Missouri Tigers.
Three listed for Florida on Thursday's Week 6 SEC Availability Report Original
Updated Oct. 9, 2026, 8:50 a.m. ET Florida football's updated SEC availability report for its homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks was released on Thursday, with three total players listed — one as questionable and two as probable — with safety Bryce Thornton now cleared to play.
Florida's frontcourt trio to represent Gators at SEC Basketball Tipoff Original
Oct. 9, 2026, 7:03 a.m. ET Florida basketball's star frontcourt trio of Rueben Chinyelu, Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh will represent the Orange and Blue alongside head coach Todd Golden at the SEC Basketball Tipoff for the second straight season. The event takes place Oct. 13-14 in Birmingham, Alabama, with the Gators appearing Wednesday, Oct. 14, on the SEC Network from 11:20-11:35 a.m. ET.
Florida's 2026-27 broadcast schedule, times for men's hoops revealed
Florida basketball announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday. The schedule includes plenty of national broadcasts across ESPN's various platforms. In addition to their Feb. 27 appearance on ABC against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Gators could potentially play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2. Additional games will appear on the SEC Network and ESPNU, with a pair of nonconference games streaming on the SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
Florida's exhibition vs Baylor among top preseason hoops matchups Original
Updated Oct. 8, 2026, 2:31 p.m. ET The Gator Nation awaits the return of Florida basketball with bated breath amidst high expectations for the coming season. Locked and loaded with one of the most talented rosters in the country, the Orange and Blue is primed for a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, and hopefully, a second national title in three years. But before the regular season begins, Todd Golden's gang has a pair of preseason games scheduled to help warm them up for the grueling campaign.
PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's hoops matchup vs Baylor in 2023
PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida's hoops matchup vs Baylor in 2023 Oct. 8, 2026, 1:53 p.m. ET Nov 24, 2023; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Florida Gators guard Riley Kugel (2) looks to drive past Baylor Bears guard Langston Love (13) in the first half at Barclay Center.
Florida still projected for College Football Playoff by CBS Sports Original
Updated Oct. 8, 2026, 1:56 p.m. ET Florida's College Football Playoff aspirations took a major hit in Week 5 after getting punched in the face by Missouri in Columbia, 45-17. Through the first four games, the Gators looked nearly unstoppable, but the Tigers had all the answers against their SEC foe on Saturday afternoon.
Florida slips two spots in CBS Sports' SEC power rankings after Week 5 Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 1:21 p.m. ET Florida football suffered its first loss of the season and the Jon Sumrall era last Saturday in Missouri, where the Tigers trounced the visitors, 45-17, effectively cooling the hype that had built up behind the program over the first four weeks. In CBS Sports' latest SEC power rankings put together by Austin Nivison, the Gators slipped a couple of spots but remain among the top five schools in the conference at No. 5.
Florida Gators great Chris Doering selected to 2026 SEC Legends class Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 12:40 p.m. ET Florida football great Chris Doering has been selected for the 2026 SEC Legends class, the Southeastern Conference announced on Thursday. Doering starred at wide receiver for the Gators from 1991–95, finishing with 149 receptions for 2,107 yards and a program-record 31 touchdown catches; his touchdown tally ranks second in league history.
Florida's 2026-27 broadcast schedule, times for men's hoops revealed
Florida's 2026-27 broadcast schedule, times for men's hoops revealed Florida basketball announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday. The schedule includes plenty of national broadcasts across ESPN's various platforms. In addition to their Feb. 27 appearance on ABC against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Gators could potentially play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2.
Florida's 2026-27 broadcast schedule, times for men's hoops revealed
Oct. 8, 2026, 12:07 p.m. ET Florida basketball announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday. The schedule includes plenty of national broadcasts across ESPN's various platforms. In addition to their Feb. 27 appearance on ABC against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Gators could potentially play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2.
Florida's 2026-27 broadcast schedule, times for men's hoops revealed
Florida basketball announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday. The schedule includes plenty of national broadcasts across ESPN's various platforms. In addition to their Feb. 27 appearance on ABC against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Gators could potentially play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2. Additional games will appear on the SEC Network and ESPNU, with a pair of nonconference games streaming on the SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.
USA TODAY Sports unanimously picks Florida over South Carolina in Week 6 Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 11:32 a.m. ET Florida football looks to bounce back from a brutal loss on the road at Missouri last weekend against South Carolina in its homecoming game. After an exciting four-win start to the Jon Sumrall era, the defeat brought the Gators back down to earth, but they have a chance to redeem themselves in front of a raucous home crowd on Saturday.
Florida v South Carolina prediction, pick, odds: Thursday betting lines
Oct. 8, 2026, 10:31 a.m. ET Two days remain until Florida football faces the South Carolina Gamecocks for this year's homecoming game inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Ahead of the SEC showdown in the Swamp, BetMGM's betting odds continue to see the Gators' edge whittling away, though the home team still has a double-digit spread over the visitors. The Gators, who enter the weekend 4-1 overall and 2-1 in SEC play, are coming off a devastating 45-17 upset defeat at the hands of the Missouri Tigers.
Florida's Jon Sumrall talks South Carolina during weekly teleconference Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 10:16 a.m. ET Florida head coach Jon Sumrall discussed the team's upcoming homecoming game against South Carolina. Sumrall addressed the team's recent loss, struggles in the secondary, and the need to build player confidence. Star wide receiver Vernell Brown III's injury status is improving, and he seems more optimistic about playing. The Gators are on high alert for special teams plays, a signature of Gamecocks coach Shane Beamer's strategy.
Four listed on Wednesday's Week 6 SEC Availability Report for Florida Original
Oct. 8, 2026, 9:48 a.m. ET Florida football's initial SEC availability report for its homecoming game against the South Carolina Gamecocks was released on Wednesday, with four total players listed — two as questionable and two as probable. Wide receiver Vernell Brown III and running back London Montgomery are the two Gators who are questionable for Saturday's SEC showdown, while safety Bryce Thornton and cornerback Dijon Johnson are probable.
MLB Divisional Round gamethread: Four teams now face elimination
Yoshinobu Yamamato starred for the Dodgers on Tuesday as they took a 2-1 lead over the Braves. The Padres scrapped their way to a victory to avoid elimination by the Brewers as starter Michael King filled in for ace closer Mason Miller, who is on paternity leave. On Wednesday, all four series are back in action, and four teams face elimination. The Guardians, Yankees, Padres, and Braves are all in a tight spot here and have to win or go home. Here are the matchups for Wednesday, October 7.
Florida lands New Jersey's top 2027 prospect, center Kamsi Awaka Original
Oct. 7, 2026, 3:57 p.m. ET Florida basketball earned a commitment from four-star center Kamsi Awaka on Wednesday, marking the program's second pledge in the 2027 cycle so far. The 6-foot-10-inch, 250-pound frontcourt prospect out of Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, chose the Gators over other top teams, including UConn, Michigan, Michigan State and Arizona, who had also extended him scholarship offers.
MLB Divisional Round gamethread: Four teams now face elimination
MLB Divisional Round gamethread: Four teams now face elimination SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Samad Taylor #0 of the San Diego Padres celebrate after Bogaerts scored a run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game three of the National League Division Series at Petco Park on October 06, 2026 in San Diego, California.
Is Florida football a fraud? USA TODAY Sports weighs in on Gators Original
Oct. 7, 2026, 1:19 p.m. ET The first four weeks of Florida football's 2026 campaign saw the program rise meteorically in both the rankings and in the overall opinion of the sports media. Then came a brutal beatdown by Missouri that has everyone questioning whether the Gators are truly legitimate contenders. Jon Sumrall has already won as many games as his predecessor did last season and is on course to get the Orange and Blue back into the postseason.
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