DL Joey Slackman is out, as expected.
Chimere Dike, Tank Hawkins, Eugene Wilson, and walk on WR David Scmidt are working with the punt return team.
KD Daniels, Elijhah Badger, Aidan Mizell, Montrell Johnson, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Jadan Baugh, Treyaun Webb are working with the kick return team pregame.
Graham Mertz is out for the game. Signing autographs in the tunnel pregame.
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- SMACK & CRAWSHAW = GAMECHANGERS - • P Jeremy Crawshaw set the single-season program record with 48.9 yards per punt last season and was named...
- 2023 DEFENSIVE HIGH POINTS - • In Week 1 at No. 14 Utah, the Gators held the Utes to just 38 total yards in the second half - Florida’s lowest...
- THE YOUTH MOVEMENT - • The 2023 Florida defense featured a majority of underclassmen (two seasons or fewer) making an impact. • Then-freshman...
- CASTELL IMPRESSIVE FROM DAY ONE • UF true freshman S Jordan Castell began his legacy among Gator Nation in his first season. • Playing in all...
- NEW GATORS HIGHLIGHTED 2023 DEFENSE - • It was a group of true freshmen that earned multiple postseason honors after their first collegiate...
- FIRSTS FOR THE FLORIDA D - • To start the 2024 season, seven players made their first starts for the Gators with five making their first...
- OFFENSIVE GRAB BAG - • Over the last five seasons (2020-24), Florida ranks 13th in the P5 and sixth in the SEC with 447.3 YPG. • Since 2018,...
- SLAUGHTER HIGHLIGHTS O-LINE PLAY - • OL Fletcher Westphal made his collegiate debut while OL Brandon Crenshaw-Dickson and OL Devon Manuel made...
- BOLSTERING THE BACKFIELD - • Florida has rushed for 100-plus yards in 21 of their last 26 games dating back to last season. • RB Treyaun Webb...
- THE 2024 RECEIVING ROOM - • The Gators returned four of its top-five receivers from 2024 in terms of receptions AND yardage: Eugene Wilson III...
EUGENE ‘TRE’ WILSON III’S SOPHOMORE STANDOUT - • WR Eugene Wilson III led UF with seven receptions, eight targets and 50 yards in Week 1. • It...
JOHNSON JR. OPENS DOAK WALKER CAMPAIGN HOT - • Fresh of leading the UF backfield in carries (152) and net rushing yardage (817) for the...
UNFINISHED BIZ FOR MERTZ, LAGWAY DEBUTS - • After leading the SEC with a program-record 72.9% completion percentage last season (third...
QUICK FACTS General Information Location: Gainesville, Fla. Enrollment: 60,567 Interim President: Dr. Kent Fuchs Athletic Director: Scott...
THE STORYLINE • Week 2 marks the fourth all-time meeting between Florida and Samford and the first since 2021 (UF 70, SU 52). • With 122...
