Florida Went 4-8. We Think This Is a Top-15 Roster.

Florida went 4-8 last season, but we are much higher on the Gators entering 2026. Jon Sumrall takes over a roster loaded with returning defensive production, Jadan Baugh is back to anchor the running game, and a deep receiver room gives new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner plenty to work with regardless of who wins the quarterback job.

In this Florida football preview, we make the case for why this looks like a major bounce-back team, break down a defense that could feature one of the SEC's better front sevens, and wrestle with the uncertainty around Aaron Philo, Tramell Jones Jr. and a rebuilt offensive line. *Of note: This preview was recorded before Philo officially won the starting QB job.* The schedule is nasty, but Florida may be good enough to ruin somebody else's season along the way. .

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