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Today’s Edition
Dive into today's edition featuring the latest insights for Florida Gators fans. Explore our lead headline and get teasers on two exciting stories. Stay updated with GatorBait Media, your trusted source since 1980.


Bryce Lovett at LT might be the missing link on Florida's offensive line
Bryce Lovett (53) seems to have found a home at left tackle (Photo by Chris Spears) There was a moment Saturday night in The Swamp that Jon Sumrall had one of those lights just went on experiences that only coaches can have. An offensive line and in particular the tackle positions that had been the source of way too much stress put together an opening drive just like it had been scripted on the scrimmage playsheet. Jadan Baugh, the stud running back that seems to be a big pla
2 hours ago


Congratulations, Aaron Philo. You Get To Be The 2026 Starter. Until You Don’t.
This is not a decision. This is a rental agreement with an early-termination clause, and Sumrall told you as much himself: “This is not an anointing. This is not permanent. You’re not a starter forever because you got to keep playing good.”
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Jadan Baugh Tops The Contingent Of Stars Ready To Lead The 2026 Gator
Unconfirmed scrimmage report from several sources
1 day ago


Our Laura: The Intern Who Outgrew The Room And Became An ESPN Superstar
Still, it’s like seeing your daughter go off to college — you know she won’t come home the same.
2 days ago


The history of Florida football coaches reads like a soap opera plot
John Sumrall, Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer are prominent figures in Florida coaching history “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.” – The voice of MacDonald Carey for the intro of the soap opera “Days of Our Lives” which first aired on television in 1965. Officially, the soap opera that is University of Florida football began on October 5, 1906 with a 16-6 win over the Gainesville Athletic Club. James Forsythe was the head coach. It wasn’t until
2 days ago


Thoughts of the Day: August 21, 2026
(Photo by Chris Spears) A few thoughts to jump start your Friday morning: Oddsmakers seem to be in agreement that anything more than 7.5 wins would constitute a brilliant first year on the job for Florida’s first year coach Jon Sumrall. Since arriving in Gainesville from Tulane, Sumrall has been quick to respond to anyone suggesting seven or eight wins that he came to Florida to win championships not win seven or eight games. Winning seven or more games is a lofty goal for
3 days ago
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