The 2024 Florida Gators football team represents the University of Florida as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators are led by third-year head coach Billy Napier and play their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium located in Gainesville, Florida.

Quick Facts Florida Gators football, Conference ...
2024 Florida Gators football
Florida Gators logo
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Record6–5 (4–4 SEC)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinatorRob Sale (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorRuss Callaway (1st season)
Offensive schemePro-style
Defensive coordinatorAustin Armstrong (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorRon Roberts (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5
Home stadiumBen Hill Griffin Stadium
Seasons
 2023
2025 
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2024 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 3 Texas  6 1   10 1  
No. 10 Georgia y  6 2   9 2  
No. 11 Tennessee  5 2   9 2  
No. 15 Texas A&M  5 2   8 3  
No. 18 South Carolina  5 3   8 3  
No. 7 Alabama  4 3   8 3  
No. 23 Missouri  4 3   8 3  
LSU  4 3   7 4  
No. 9 Ole Miss  4 3   8 3  
Florida  4 4   6 5  
Arkansas  3 4   6 5  
Vanderbilt  3 4   6 5  
Oklahoma  2 5   6 5  
Auburn  2 5   5 6  
Kentucky  1 7   4 7  
Mississippi State  0 7   2 9  
Championship: Georgia vs. TBD
As of November 24, 2024
Rankings from CFP Rankings
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Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[b] K Kicker[c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching staff changes

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Reason Replacement
Sean Spencer Defensive line coach Fired[1] Gerald Chatman
Corey Raymond Secondary coach Fired[2] Will Harris
Jay Bateman Linebackers coach Accepted job at Texas A&M[3] Ron Roberts
Darnell Stapleton Co-offensive line coach Accepted job at Washington Commanders[4]
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Coaching staff additions

More information Name, Previous position ...
Name Previous position New position
Jonathan Decoster Offensive assistant (Cleveland Browns) Assistant Offensive line coach[5]
Gerald Chatman Defensive line Coach (Tulane) Defensive line coach[6]
Ron Roberts Defensive Coordinator (Auburn) Linebackers coach, Co-defensive coordinator, Executive defensive head coach[7]
Will Harris Assistant defensive backs coach (Los Angeles Chargers) Secondary coach[8]
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Team departures

Overall, thirty-seven Florida players left the program during or after the 2023 season. 6 players graduated, 1 medically retired, 6 players declared for the NFL draft, while the other 24 players entered the transfer portal. Of those twenty-four, 21 have found new teams while 3 have not.

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Class Reason
Jack Miller III QB So Retired
Dante Zanders TE Sr Graduated
Teradja Mitchell LB Sr Graduated
Daniel Cross WR Sr Graduated
Kenny Anyaehie LB Sr Graduated
Jaelin Humphries DL Jr Graduated
Dakota Mitchell S So Medically Retired
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Entered NFL Draft

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Class
Kingsley Eguakun C Jr
Ricky Pearsall WR Sr
Micah Leon QB Grad Student
Eddie Battle RB Sr
Jacob Watkins P Sr
Lyndell Hudson II OL Sr
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Transfer Portal

Twenty-one Florida players will be playing for new teams in the 2024 season after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal. Over the off-season, Florida added thirteen players from the transfer portal.

Departing transfers
More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Destination
Max Brown QB Charlotte
Caleb Douglas WR Texas Tech
Richie Leonard IV OL Florida State
Scooby Williams LB Texas A&M
Jaydon Hill CB Texas A&M
Micah Mazzcua OL Nebraska
Jalen Kimber CB Penn State
Miguel Mitchell S Arkansas
Will Norman DL Marshall
Trevor Etienne RB Georgia
Princely Umanmielen EDGE Ole Miss
Keenan Landry DL Louisiana Tech
Jalen Farmer OL Kentucky
Andrew Savaiinaea TE Nevada
Jordan Herman OT Charlotte
Jonathan Odom TE Eastern Michigan
Kamari Wilson S Arizona State
Chris McClellan DL Missouri
Jadarrius Perkins CB Toledo
Thai Chiaokhiao-Bowman WR Rice
Mannie Nunnery LB Texas State
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Additionally, the following players are currently in the transfer portal and have not committed to a new school for the 2024 season.

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position
Carlson Joseph RB
Ara Emerzian P
Adam Mihalek K
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Incoming transfers

More information Player, Position ...
Player Position Former Team
Jameer Grimsley CB Alabama
Asa Turner S Washington
Grayson Howard LB South Carolina
Clay Millen QB Colorado State
George Gumbs Jr. EDGE Northern Illinois
DJ Douglas S Tulane
Trikweze Bridges CB Oregon
Devon Manuel OT Arkansas
Chimere Dike WR Wisconsin
Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson OT San Diego State
Joey Slackman DL Penn
Caleb Rillos TE Air Force
Aidan Warner QB Yale
Elijhah Badger WR Arizona State
Jason Zandamela C USC
Cormani McClain CB Colorado
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Recruiting class

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US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
DJ Lagway
Quarterback
Willis, TX Willis High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 7, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
LJ McCray
Defensive Lineman
Daytona Beach, FL Mainland High School 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Oct 21, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
Myles Graham
Linebacker
Gainesville,FL Buchholz High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Aug 14, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Fletcher Westphal
Offensive Tackle
Leesburg, VA Tuscarora High School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jul 10, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Kahnen "KD" Daniels
Running Back
West Point, MS West Point High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 10, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Jerrae "Tank" Hawkins
Wide Receiver
Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jun 26, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Gregory Smith III
Quarterback / Safety
Riverview, FL Sumner High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Tawaski TJ Abrams
Wide Receiver
Fort Myers, FL Dunbar High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 18, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Josiah Davis
Safety
Nashville, GA Berrien County High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Mar 27, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Mike Williams
Offensive Tackle
Upper Marlboro, MD Charles Herbert Flowers High School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jun 12, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Jadan Baugh
Running Back
Olney, MD Columbia High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
D'Ante Robinson
Defensive Lineman
Orlando, FL Jones High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Jan 19, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Brien Taylor
Defensive Lineman
Brenham, TX Blinn College 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Dec 11, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Teddy Foster
Cornerback
Sarasota, FL Cardinal Mooney High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jul 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Michai Boireau
Defensive Lineman
Fairburn, GA Creekside High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 375 lb (170 kg) Dec 2, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Noel Portnjagin
Inside Offensive Lineman
Karlsruhe, Germany 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 330 lb (150 kg) Jun 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Aaron Chiles
Linebacker
Olney, MD Our Lady of Good Counsel High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Amir Jackson
Tight End
Portal, GA Portal High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 17, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Marcus Mascoll
Offensive Tackle
Snellville, GA South Gwinnett High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Jun 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Jameer Grimsley
Cornerback
Tampa, FL Tampa Catholic High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 21, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com.
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*Jameer Grimsley originally signed to Alabama, but left the program following the departure of head coach Nick Saban.

2024 Overall class rankings

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Website National Rank Conference Rank 5 star recruits 4 star recruits 3 recruits Total Recruits
ESPN[9] -- -- 2 9 9 30
On3 Recruits[10] #10 #7 2 11 5 19
Rivals[11] #15 #8 2 10 7 19
247Sports[12] #12 #7 2 8 9 19
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Walk-ons

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Height/Weight Hometown High school (College)
Paul Kessler QB 6'4.5, 217 Los Angeles, CA Venice High School
Aidan Warner QB 6'3, 199 Winter Park, FL Winter Park High School (Yale)
Hunter Smith K 5'10, 204 Gainesville, FL Buchholz High School (FAU)
Jack Muse P 6'3.5, 195 Hingham, MA Hingham High School (UMass)
Jake Xeller ILB 6'2.25, 239 Reston, VA Herndon High School
Chase Stevens OL 6'3, 305 Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach High School
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Schedule

Florida and the SEC announced the 2024 football schedule on December 13, 2023.[13][14]

More information Date, Time ...
DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 313:30 p.m.No. 19 Miami (FL)*ABCL 17–4190,544
September 77:00 p.m.Samford*
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
SECN+/ESPN+W 45–789,295
September 143:30 p.m.Texas A&M
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (SEC Nation)
ABCL 20–3389,993
September 2112:00 p.m.at Mississippi StateESPNW 45–2849,655
October 57:45 p.m.UCF*
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
SECNW 24–1390,369
October 127:00 p.m.at No. 8 TennesseeESPNL 17–23 OT101,915
October 197:45 p.m.Kentuckydagger
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
SECNW 48–2089,906
November 23:30 p.m.vs. No. 2 GeorgiaABCL 20–3476,307
November 912:00 p.m.at No. 5 TexasABCL 17–49103,375
November 163:30 p.m.No. 22 LSU
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry)
ABCW 27–1690,067
November 2312:00 p.m.No. 9 Ole Miss
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
  • Gainesville, FL
ABCW 24–1789,942
November 307:00 p.m./7:30 p.m.at Florida State*ESPN2
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Game summaries

No. 19 Miami (FL)

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[15]Over/under
Miami –2.554
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Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 19 Hurricanes 7 17 14341
Gators 3 7 0717
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Game information
First quarter
  • Miami – Cam McCormick 9-yard pass from Cameron Ward (Andres Borregales kick), 6:48
  • Florida – Trey Smack 41-yard field goal, 0:19
Second quarter
  • Miami – Andres Borregales 23-yard field goal, 9:53
  • Miami – Mark Fletcher Jr. 10-yard run (Andres Borregales kick), 6:41
  • Florida – Montrell Johnson Jr. 71-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:21
  • Miami – Xavier Restrepo 24-yard pass from Cameron Ward (Andres Borregales kick), 0:45
Third quarter
  • Miami – Mark Fletcher Jr. 1 yard run (Andres Borregales kick), 12:25
  • Miami – Jacolby George 23-yard pass from Cameron Ward (Andres Borregales kick), 6:08
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Treyaun Webb 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 7:14
  • Miami – Andres Borregales 26-yard field goal, 4:00
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Game one – No. 19 Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: August 31
  • Game time: 3:45 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 92 °F (33 °C) • Wind: NE at 4 miles per hour (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 90,544
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), and Katie George (sideline reporter)[16]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, MIA ...
StatisticsMIAUF
First downs2517
Total yards529261
Rushing yards144139
Passing yards385122
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–36–114–26–2
Time of possession34:3025:30
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Miami (FL)PassingCam Ward26/36, 385 yards, 3 TD, INT
RushingDamien Martinez15 carries, 65 yards
ReceivingXavier Restrepo7 receptions, 112 yards, TD
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz11/20, 91 yards, INT
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.11 carries, 106 yards, TD
ReceivingEugene Wilson III7 receptions, 50 yards
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Samford

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Pregame line[17]Over/under
Florida –38.555.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Bulldogs 0 0 707
Gators 7 7 141745
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • Florida – Montrell Johnson Jr. 7-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 7:02
Third quarter
  • Florida – Tank Hawkins 35-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 13:38
  • Samford – Damonta Witherspoon 1 yard run (Forrest Taylor kick), 7:40
  • Florida – Aidan Mizell 41-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 5:52
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 25-yard field goal, 13:18
  • Florida – Eugene Wilson III 85-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 9:55
  • Florida – Aidan Warner 9-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 0:48
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Game two – Samford Bulldogs (0–1) at Florida Gators (0–1) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

More information Statistics, SAM ...
StatisticsSAMUF
First downs1522
Total yards68–20562–632
Rushing yards61166
Passing yards144466
Passing: Comp–Att–Int22–33–019–28–0
Time of possession33:3026:30
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SamfordPassingQuincy Crittendon22/31, 144 yards
RushingDamonta Witherspoon9 attempts, 26 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingBrendan Jenkins4 receptions, 51 yards
FloridaPassingDJ Lagway18/25, 456 yards, 3 touchdowns
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.15 carries, 67 yards, 2 touchdowns
ReceivingEugene Wilson III6 receptions, 141 yards, 1 touchdown
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Texas A&M

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Pregame line[19]Over/under
Texas A&M –346.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Aggies 10 10 13033
Gators 0 0 14620
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • Texas A&M – Randy Bond 48-yard field goal, 9:47
  • Texas A&M – Marcel Reed 1 yard run (Randy Bond kick), 0:44
Third quarter
  • Florida – Elijhah Badger 14-yard pass from Graham Mertz (Trey Smack kick), 11:49
  • Texas A&M – Cyrus Allen 73-yard pass from Marcel Reed, 11:00
  • Texas A&M – Bryce Anderson 45-yard interception return (Randy Bond kick), 5:29
  • Florida – Chimere Dike 7-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 1:04
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 2-yard run, 5:13
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Game three – Texas A&M Aggies (1–1) at Florida Gators (1–1) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

More information Statistics, TAMU ...
StatisticsTAMUUF
First downs2719
Total yards488301
Rushing yards31052
Passing yards178249
Turnovers03
Time of possession37:3722:23
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TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Texas A&MPassingMarcel Reed11/17, 178 yards, 2 TD
RushingLe'Veon Moss18 rushes, 110 yards
ReceivingCyrus Allen3 receptions, 81 yards, TD
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz12/15, 195 yards, TD, INT
RushingTreyaun Webb6 rushes, 37 yards
ReceivingElijhah Badger5 receptions, 94 yards, TD
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at Mississippi State

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[21]Over/under
Florida –757.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gators 7 21 71045
Bulldogs 7 7 7728
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Game information
First quarter
  • Florida – Arlis Boardingham 3-yard pass from Graham Mertz (Trey Smack kick), 3:39
  • Mississippi State – Davon Booth 1-yard run (Kyle Ferrie kick), 0:21
Second quarter
  • Florida – Marcus Burke 20-yard pass from Graham Mertz (Trey Smack kick), 10:56
  • Florida – Hayden Hansen 35-yard pass from Graham Mertz (Trey Smack kick), 9:02
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 10-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 1:17
  • Mississippi State – Blake Shapen 3-yard run (Kyle Ferrie kick), 0:23
Third quarter
  • Mississippi State – Jordan Mosley 13-yard pass from Blake Shapen (Kyle Ferrie kick), 6:38
  • Florida – Graham Mertz 1-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:37
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Austin Barber 0-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 8:24
  • Mississippi State – Johnnie Daniels 10-yard run (Kyle Ferrie kick), 4:26
  • Florida – Trey Smack 47-yard field goal, 2:34
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Game four – Florida Gators (1–2) at Mississippi State Bulldogs (1–2) – Game summary

at Davis Wade StadiumStarkville, Mississippi

  • Date: September 21
  • Game time: 11:08 a.m. CDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 89 °F (32 °C) • Wind: SE at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 49,655
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter)[22]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, UF ...
StatisticsUFMSST
First downs2731
Total yards503480
Rushing yards226240
Passing yards277240
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–28–020–34–0
Time of possession27:3632:24
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz19/21, 201 yards, 3 TD
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.15 rushes, 68 yards
ReceivingElijhah Badger3 receptions, 45 yards
Mississippi StatePassingBlake Shapen13/21, 140 yards, TD
RushingJohnnie Daniels14 rushes, 77 yards, TD
ReceivingMario Craver3 receptions, 62 yards
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UCF

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[23]Over/under
UCF –1.561.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Knights 3 0 3713
Gators 7 17 0024
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More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 12:50
  • Florida – Montrell Johnson Jr. 3-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 1:50
  • Florida – Trey Smack 28-yard field goal, 0:04
Third quarter
  • UCF – Grant Reddick 37-yard field goal, 6:32
Fourth quarter
  • UCF – RJ Harvey 13-yard run (Grant Reddick kick), 7:50
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Game five – UCF Knights (3–1) at Florida Gators (2–2) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 5
  • Game time: 7:55 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 90,369
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst) and Tori Petri (sideline reporter)[24]
More information Statistics, UCF ...
StatisticsUCFUF
First downs2018
Total yards62–27360–359
Rushing yards40–10832–130
Passing yards165229
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–22–123–28–0
Time of possession27:4432:16
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UCFPassingKJ Jefferson12/22, 165 yards, INT
RushingRJ Harvey16 carries, 75 yards, TD
ReceivingRandy Pittman Jr.3 receptions, 44 yards
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz19/23, 179 yards, TD
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.10 carries, 54 yards, TD
ReceivingChimere Dike4 receptions, 88 yards
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at No. 8 Tennessee (rivalry)

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[25]Over/under
Tennessee –14.555.5
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More information Quarter, OT ...
Quarter 1 2 34OTTotal
Gators 3 0 77017
No. 8 Volunteers 0 0 107623
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More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 42-yard field goal, 3:15
Third quarter
  • Florida – Arlis Boardingham 13-yard pass from Graham Mertz (Trey Smack kick), 7:18
  • Tennessee – Dylan Sampson 6-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 2:57
  • Tennessee – Max Gilbert 35-yard field goal, 1:37
Fourth quarter
  • Tennessee – Dylan Sampson 23-yard run (Max Gilbert kick), 9:42
  • Florida – Chimere Dike 27-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 0:29
Overtime
  • Tennessee – Dylan Sampson 1 yard run
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Game six – Florida Gators (3–2) at No. 8 Tennessee Volunteers (4–1) – Game summary

at Neyland StadiumKnoxville, Tennessee

  • Date: October 12
  • Game time: 7:05 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: W at 1 mile per hour (1.6 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 101,915
  • Referee: Wayne Winkler
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline)[26]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, UF ...
StatisticsUFTENN
First downs2218
Total yards72–36169–312
Rushes/yards40–13843–143
Passing yards223169
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–32–116–26–1
Time of possession34:5625:04
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingGraham Mertz11/15, 125 yards, TD
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.12 carries, 85 yards
ReceivingChimere Dike4 receptions, 76 yards, TD
TennesseePassingNico Iamaleava16/26, 169 yards, INT
RushingDylan Sampson27 carries, 112 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingSquirrel White5 receptions, 71 yards
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Kentucky (rivalry)

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[27]Over/under
Kentucky –2.542.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Wildcats 0 13 7020
Gators 3 24 71448
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Game information
First quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 29-yard field goal, 10:27
Second quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 33-yard field goal, 14:13
  • Kentucky – Barion Brown 45-yard pass from Brock Vandagriff, 12:05
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 4-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 8:15
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 10-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 2:10
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 1:44
  • Kentucky – Barion Brown 99-yard kickoff return (Alex Raynor kick), 1:30
Third quarter
  • Kentucky – Gavin Wimsatt 1 yard run (Alex Raynor kick), 8:34
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:27
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:31
  • Florida – Cormani McClain 29-yard interception return (Trey Smack kick), 3:23
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Game seven – Kentucky Wildcats (3–3) at Florida Gators (3–3) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 19
  • Game time: 7:55 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 89,906
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (SECN): Dave Neal (play-by-play), Aaron Murray (analyst), and Marilyn Payne (sideline reporter)[28]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, UK ...
StatisticsUKUF
First downs1716
Total yards68–30959–476
Rushing yards36–14444–197
Passing yards165279
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–32–38–15–1
Time of possession29:5630:04
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
KentuckyPassingBrock Vandagriff12/26, 165 yards, TD, 2 INT
RushingDemie Sumo-Karngbaye10 carries, 39 yards
ReceivingBarion Brown2 receptions, 56 yards, TD
FloridaPassingDJ Lagway7/14, 259 yards, INT
RushingJadan Baugh22 carries, 106 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingElijhah Badger3 receptions, 148 yards
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at No. 2 Georgia (rivalry)

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[29]Over/under
Georgia –15.552.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gators 0 13 0720
No. 2 Bulldogs 3 3 141434
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More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
  • Georgia – Peyton Woodring 23-yard field goal, 2:10
Second quarter
  • Florida – Aidan Mizell 43-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 13:42
  • Florida – Trey Smack 32–yard field goal, 7:22
  • Georgia – Peyton Woodring 53-yard field goal, 0:43
  • Florida – Trey Smack 53–yard field goal, 0:03
Third quarter
  • Georgia – Nate Frazier 2-yard run (Peyton Woodring kick), 7:01
  • Georgia – Cash Jones 22-yard pass from Carson Beck (Peyton Woodring kick), 1:20
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 15-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 7:29
  • Georgia – Dominic Lovett 10-yard pass from Carson Beck (Peyton Woodring kick), 4:01
  • Georgia – Dwight Phillips Jr. 4-yard run (Peyton Woodring kick), 3:03
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Game eight – Florida Gators (4–3) vs. No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (6–1) – Game summary

at EverBank StadiumJacksonville, Florida

  • Date: November 2
  • Game time: 3:50 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SW at 11 miles per hour (18 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 76,307
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), and Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)[30]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, UF ...
StatisticsUFUGA
First downs1326
Total yards68–22873–455
Rushing yards38–11533–146
Passing yards113309
Passing: Comp–Att–Int9–30–125–40–3
Time of possession26:2533:30
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingAidan Warner7/22, 66 yards, 1 interception
RushingJa'Kobbi Jackson12 attempts, 74 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingAidan Mizell4 receptions, 66 yards, 1 touchdown
GeorgiaPassingCarson Beck25/40, 309 yards, 2 touchdowns, 3 interceptions
RushingNate Frazier19 attempts, 82 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingArian Smith2 receptions, 59 yards
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at No. 5 Texas

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame line[31]Over/under
Texas –23.548.5
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gators 0 0 10717
No. 5 Longhorns 14 21 7749
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More information Game information ...
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • Texas – Quintrevion Wisner 50-yard pass from Quinn Ewers (Bert Auburn kick), 5:54
  • Texas – Matthew Golden 32-yard pass from Quinn Ewers (Bert Auburn kick), 1:19
  • Texas – Jaydon Blue 5-yard run (Bert Auburn kick), 0:23
Third quarter
  • Texas – Isaiah Bond 34-yard pass from Quinn Ewers (Bert Auburn kick), 12:52
  • Florida – Trey Smack 23-yard field goal, 7:03
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 2-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 1:30
Fourth quarter
  • Texas – Jerrick Gibson 14-yard run (Bert Auburn kick), 14:55
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 7-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 8:27
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Game nine – Florida Gators (4–4) at No. 5 Texas Longhorns (7–1) – Game summary

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, Texas

More information Statistics, UF ...
StatisticsUFTEX
First downs2023
Total yards66–32964–562
Rushing yards41–19731–210
Passing yards132352
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–25–222–33–0
Time of possession32:0627:54
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassingAidan Warner12/25, 132 yards, 2 interceptions
RushingJa'Kobi Jackson19 attempts, 116 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingChimere Dike5 receptions, 95 yards
TexasPassingQuinn Ewers19/27, 333 yards, 5 touchdowns
RushingJerrick Gibson16 attempts, 100 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingJaydon Blue3 receptions, 67 yards
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No. 22 LSU (rivalry)

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Pregame lineOver/under
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 22 Tigers 0 10 3316
Gators 7 3 31427
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • LSU – Aaron Anderson 28-yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos kick), 7:39
  • Florida – Trey Smack 49-yard field goal, 3:27
  • LSU – Damian Ramos 50-yard field goal, 0:10
Third quarter
  • LSU – Damian Ramos 45-yard field goal, 5:54
  • Florida – Trey Smack 55-yard field goal, 3:07
Fourth quarter
  • Florida – Ja'Kobi Jackson 1 yard run (Trey Smack kick), 13:58
  • LSU – Damian Ramos 38-yard field goal, 5:18
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 55-yard run (Trey Smack kick), 3:48
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Game ten – No. 22 LSU Tigers (6–3) at Florida Gators (4–5) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 16
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: NE at 2 miles per hour (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 90,067
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ABC): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) and Taylor McGregor (sideline reporter)[33]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, LSU ...
StatisticsLSUUF
First downs2513
Total yards92–39043–339
Rushing yards44–12817–113
Passing yards262226
Passing: Comp–Att–Int28–48–013–16–0
Time of possession41:4318:17
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LSUPassingGarrett Nussmeier27/47, 260 yards, 1 touchdown
RushingCaden Durham21 attempts, 95 yards
ReceivingAaron Anderson7 receptions, 72 yards, 1 touchdown
FloridaPassingDJ Lagway13/26, 226 yards, 1 touchdown
RushingJadan Baugh6 attempts, 65 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingElijhah Badger6 receptions, 131 yards, 1 touchdown
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No. 9 Ole Miss

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Pregame lineOver/under
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Rebels 0 14 3017
Gators 0 14 3724
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Game information
Second quarter
  • Florida – Elijhah Badger 8-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 14:56
  • Ole Miss – Tre Harris 43-yard pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis kick), 12:01
  • Florida – Cayden Lee 22-yard pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis kick), 9:05
  • Florida – Jadan Baugh 25-yard pass from DJ Lagway (Trey Smack kick), 6:52
Third quarter
  • Florida – Trey Smack 53-yard field goal, 10:57
  • Ole Miss – Caden Davis 42-yard field goal, 0:45
Fourth quarter
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Game eleven – No. 9 Ole Miss Rebels (8–2) at Florida Gators (5–5) – Game summary

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: November 23
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 89,942
  • Referee: Daniel Gautraux
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)[34]
  • Boxscore
More information Statistics, MISS ...
StatisticsMISSUF
First downs2419
Total yards77–46463–344
Rushing yards35–14145–164
Passing yards323180
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–42–210–18–1
Time of possession30:0329:28
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole MissPassingJaxson Dart24/41, 323 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions
RushingJaxson Dart14 attempts, 71 yards
ReceivingCayden Lee6 receptions, 94 yards, 1 touchdown
FloridaPassingDJ Lagway10/17, 180 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception
RushingMontrell Johnson Jr.18 attempts, 107 yards, 1 touchdown
ReceivingElijhah Badger5 receptions, 87 yards, 1 touchdown
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Florida State (rivalry)

More information Pregame line, Over/under ...
Pregame lineOver/under
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More information Quarter, Total ...
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Gators 0 0 000
Seminoles 0 0 000
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Game twelve – Florida Gators at Florida State Seminoles – Game summary

at Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL

  • Date: November 30
More information Statistics, UF ...
StatisticsUFFSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
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More information Team, Category ...
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FloridaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Florida StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
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Personnel

Roster

As of August 30, 2024[35]
2024 Florida Gators Roster

Quarterbacks

  •  2 DJ LagwayFreshman
  • 12 Paul Kessler – Freshman
  • 15 Graham MertzRedshirt Senior
  • 16 Aidan WarnerRedshirt Freshman
  • 18 Clay Millen - Redshirt Junior
  • 26 Lawrence Wright IV – Freshman
  • 28 Aaron Williams – Freshman

Running backs

  •  1 Montrell Johnson Jr.Senior
  •  5 Treyaun Webb – Sophomore
  • 13 Jadan BaughFreshman
  • 21 KD Daniels – Freshman
  • 24 Ja'Kobi Jackson – Redshirt Junior
  • 25 Anthony Rubio – Redshirt Freshman
  • 27 Cam Carroll – Redshirt Senior

Wide receivers

  •  0 Ja'Quavion Fraziars – Senior
  •  3 Eugene Wilson IIISophomore
  •  4 TJ Abrams – Freshman
  •  6 Elijhah BadgerSenior
  • 10 Tank Hawkins – Freshman
  • 11 Aidan Mizell – Redshirt Freshman
  • 14 Andy Jean – Redshirt Freshman
  • 17 Chimere DikeSenior
  • 19 Alex Gonzalez – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 22 Kahleil Jackson – Redshirt Junior
  • 30 Taylor Spierto – Redshirt Junior
  • 33 David Schmidt – Freshman
  • 35 DeBraun Hampton – Freshman
  • 43 Jaden Edgecombe – Redshirt Freshman
  • 80 Zak Sedaros – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 83 Jackson Wade – Redshirt Freshman
  • 84 Brian Green Jr. – Redshirt Freshman
  • 88 Marcus Burke – Redshirt Junior

Tight ends

  •  7 Amir Jackson – Freshman
  •  8 Arlis Boardingham – Redshirt Sophomore
  •  9 Keon ZippererRedshirt Senior
  • 81 Dawson Johnson – Freshman
  • 82 Caleb Rillos – Senior
  • 85 Scott Isacks – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 86 Tony Livingston – Sophomore
  • 87 Gavin Hill – Redshirt Freshman
  • 89 Hayden Hansen – Redshirt Sophomore

Offensive line

  • 50 Jason ZandamelaFreshman
  • 53 Bryce Lovett – Redshirt Freshman
  • 55 Mike Williams – Freshman
  • 56 Christian Williams – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 57 Devon Manuel – Redshirt Junior
  • 58 Austin Barber – Redshirt Junior
  • 59 Hayden Clem – Redshirt Junior
  • 60 Chase Stevens – Freshman
  • 63 Caden Jones – Redshirt Freshman
  • 65 Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson – Redshirt Senior
  • 66 Jake Slaughter – Redshirt Junior
  • 68 Fletcher WestphalFreshman
  • 70 Damieon George Jr. – Redshirt Junior
  • 71 Roderick Kearney – Redshirt Freshman
  • 72 Bryan Rosenberg – Redshirt Freshman
  • 73 Mark Pitts – Redshirt Junior
  • 74 Noel Portnjagin – Freshman
  • 75 Kamryn Waites – Redshirt Junior
  • 76 Mark Faircloth – Freshman
  • 77 Knijeah Harris – Sophomore
  • 78 Marcus Mascoll – Freshman
  • 79 Enoch Wangoy – Freshman
  • 90 Connor Homa – Redshirt Freshman

Defensive backs

  •  0 Sharif Denson – Sophomore
  •  2 Ja'Keem Jackson – Sophomore
  •  3 Jason Marshall Jr.Senior
  •  4 Teddy Foster – Freshman
  •  7 Trikweze Bridges – Redshirt Senior
  • 12 DJ Douglas – Redshirt Senior
  • 13 Aaron Gates – Redshirt Freshman
  • 14 Jordan CastellSophomore
  • 18 Bryce Thornton – Sophomore
  • 20 Asa TurnerRedshirt Senior
  • 23 Josiah Davis – Freshman
  • 25 Cormani McClainSophomore
  • 26 Jameer Grimsley – Freshman
  • 27 Dijon Johnson – Sophomore
  • 28 Devin Moore – Junior
  • 30 Gregory Smith III – Freshman
  • 31 Ahman Covington – Redshirt Freshman
  • 32 Cahron Rackley – Redshirt Junior
  • 37 Javion Toombs – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 39 Brayden Slade – Redshirt Freshman
  • 43 Alfonzo Allen Jr. – Junior
  • 46 Ethan Wilson – Redshirt Senior

Inside linebackers

  •  5 Myles Graham – Freshman
  •  6 Shemar JamesJunior
  •  8 Aaron Chiles – Freshman
  • 10 Grayson Howard – Sophomore
  • 15 Derek Wingo – Senior
  • 16 R.J. Moten – Senior
  • 22 Deuce Spurlock II – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 29 Jaden Robinson – Sophomore
  • 42 Matthew Kade – Freshman
  • 47 Justin Pelic – Redshirt Senior
  • 50 Jake Xeller – Freshman

Edge rushers

  •  1 Justus Boone – Redshirt Junior
  •  9 Ja'Markis Weston – Redshirt Senior
  • 11 Kelby Collins – Sophomore
  • 17 LJ McCrayFreshman
  • 19 T.J. Searcy – Sophomore
  • 24 Kamran James – Sophomore
  • 34 George Gumbs Jr. – Redshirt Junior
  • 36 Bryce Capers – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 44 Jack Pyburn – Junior
  • 45 Layne Swafford – Redshirt Freshman
  • 48 Quincy Ivory – Redshirt Junior
  • 55 Charles Emanuel III – Freshman
  • 59 Titus Bullard – Freshman
  • 91 Tyreik Norwood – Redshirt Senior
  • 94 Tyreak Sapp – Redshirt Junior

Defensive line

  • 21 Desmond WatsonSenior
  • 33 Brien Taylor Jr. – Junior
  • 35 D'Antre Robinson – Freshman
  • 61 Nicolas Flynn – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 88 Caleb Banks – Redshirt Junior
  • 92 Sebastian Scott – Redshirt Freshman
  • 93 Michai Boireau – Freshman
  • 95 Jamari Lyons – Redshirt Sophomore
  • 96 Tarvorise Brown – Redshirt Freshman
  • 97 Joey SlackmanGraduate
  • 99 Cam Jackson – Senior

Kickers

  • 29 Trey Smack – Junior
  • 31 Ricky Abood II – Redshirt Junior
  • 40 Brandon Rabasco – Freshman
  • 41 Hunter Smith – Redshirt Junior

Punters

  • 26 Jeremy Crawshaw – Senior
  • 38 Nicholas Inglis – Freshman

Long snappers

  • 42 Rocco Underwood – Redshirt Junior
  • 48 Gannon Burt – Redshirt Freshman

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Coaching staff

Florida head coach Billy Napier entered his third year as the Gator's head coach for the 2024 season. During his previous two years with Florida, Napier led the Gators to an overall record of 11 wins and 14 losses (.440) and an SEC record of 6 wins and 10 losses (0.375), with one bowl appearance.

More information Name, Position ...
Name Position Consecutive season at Florida in current position
Billy Napier Head Coach 3rd
Rob Sale Co-offensive Coordinator / Offensive Line 3rd
Austin Armstrong Defensive Coordinator 2nd
Russ Callaway Co-offensive Coordinator / Tight Ends 2nd
Ron Roberts Executive Head Coach, Co-defensive Coordinator / Inside Linebackers 1st
Jabbar Juluke Associate Head Coach - Offense / Running Backs 3rd
Gerald Chatman Assistant Coach / Defensive Line 1st
Billy Gonzales Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers 2nd
Will Harris Assistant Coach / Secondary 1st
Mike Peterson Assistant Coach / Edge / Alumni Liaison 3rd
Jonathan Decoster Assistant Offensive Line Coach 1st
Tyler Miles Director of Football Strength & Conditioning 1st
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Source: 2024 Florida Coaching Staff[36]

References

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