A freshman backup is planning on entering the NCAA Transfer Portal on Jan. 2.

Todd Golden is confident Jon Sumrall can resurrect a UF football program picking up the pieces after four seasons under Billy Napier.

UF football coach Jon Sumrall will retain Gerald Chatman to coach the Gators’ defensive line and renew a relationship established at Tulane.

Jon Sumrall is currently putting together his first staff with the Florida Gators.

Florida point guard Boogie Fland returns to home town New York City to lead the No. 18 Gators against No. 5 UConn at Madison Square Garden.

The Florida Gators have signed 16 of the 19 committed recruits in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star WR Davian GroceFour-star CB C.J. BronaughFour-star EDGE K.J. FordFour-star DT Kendall GuervilFour-star TE Heze KentFour-star WR Marquez DanielFour-star

As Jon Sumrall continues to build his first staff at Florida, two assistants now know if they will continue coaching with the Gators.

Breaking down the Florida Gators coaching staff changes under Jon Sumrall as Gerald Chatman is retained while Billy Gonzales and others not.

The Florida Gators have signed 15 players to letters of intent on Wednesday on the first of three days during the early signing period. Four-star WR Davian GroceFour-star CB C.J. BronaughFour-star EDGE K.

In addition to making the program’s 35th-consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, first under new leadership of Head Coach Ryan Theis, the Gators concluded the 2025 season with an 16-11 overall record. Further, a 9-6 SEC record.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/florida as Four-Star DB Honors Pledge, Signs with Gators. Despite late pushes from several programs, Milton (Fla.) four-star safety Kaiden Hall put pen to paper with the Florida Gators on Wednesday during the early signing period.