The Gators offensive line had one of the biggest leaps during the 2024 season both as a unit and on the individual levels

Florida football quarterback DJ Lagway has been named the third-best player returning to college football in 2025, according to On3. In his first season with the Gators, Lagway has demonstrated exceptional talent and leadership as a freshman.

Florida football tight end Hayden Hansen is scheduled to attend the SEC Football Leadership Council's annual meeting on Friday and Saturday at the SEC headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Hansen was the Gators' starting tight end in all 13 games this past season.

What to Know: Wilson was a longtime Oregon commit, but noticeably did not sign with the Ducks in the early signing period. Instead, the coveted receiver became the highest-ranked Gator in the 2025 cycle after flipping to Florida on Dec. 22. He caught 41 balls for 677 yards and nine touchdowns for Tampa Bay Tech last year.

The university cleared the coach following a 4-month investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.

UF's offensive line projects as a strength in 2025 with All-American center Jake Slaughter and left tackle Austin Barber among four starters returning. Freshman All-SEC guard/tackle Bryce Lovett is also back to provide depth at all positions.

Alachua County deputies arrested former Florida football and GHS defensive lineman Earl Okine on drugs and weapons charges on Wednesday night

Scientists and researchers at UF have been experimenting with drones to detect nutrient deficiencies and modify fertilizer for bigger crop yields. Residents said this would create a “dead-end” sidewalk, where the sidewalk would only be on one parcel of land and connect to nothing.

Vernell Brown III, ranked No. 35 overall and the fifth-best wide receiver in the 2025 class, is celebrated for his explosive athleticism and playmaking skills. Known for his quickness and ability to create separation, Brown can be a formidable threat at the receiver position as well as bring value as a return specialist.

It's the 23rd straight year at least one former UF player is going to the Super Bowl, which is the third-longest active streak amongst SEC programs.

Peaking at No. 33 and falling as low as No. 81 throughout the 2024 season, here’s where the Florida Gators finish on the CBS Sports re-rank.

Florida are replacing Deshawn Purdie with Harrison Bailey. The Gators needed to sign a backup quarterback for the 2025 college football season and