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  1. Escambia94

    Here We Go…Gators Announce Transfer Portal Plans

    Let’s take a look at the 10 players who are planning to leave Florida when the transfer portal opens on January 2nd… so far… DJ Lagway, quarterback: A disappointing sophomore year — coming after an offseason in which Lagway did not practice due to medical decisions made by his camp — was...
  2. Escambia94

    Jake Slaughter Named 2nd Team All-American

    Jake Slaughter is likely a first or second round NFL Draft pick. Currently he is ranked as the #7 interior offensive lineman. 1. Olaivavega Ioane, Penn State 2. Emmanuel Pregnon, Oregon 3. Connor Lew, Auburn 4. Matt Gulbin, Michigan State 5. Cayden Green, Missouri 6. Logan Jones, Iowa 7. Jake...
  3. Escambia94

    Jake Slaughter Named 2nd Team All-American

    Congratulations to Florida Gators senior center Jake Slaughter on being named Second Team All-American by the Associated Press, Walter Camp Foundation, USA TODAY, and The Athletic in 2025! This follows his 2024 season where he was named 1st Team All-American. The 6'5", 303-pound native of...
  4. Escambia94

    DJ Lagway's Florida Gators Career Summary (2024–2025)

    DJ Lagway, a highly touted five-star recruit and the No. 2 quarterback in the 2024 class, played two seasons (true freshman in 2024 and sophomore in 2025) for the Florida Gators before entering the NCAA transfer portal on December 15, 2025, with two years of eligibility remaining. 2024 (True...
  5. Escambia94

    Here We Go…Gators Announce Transfer Portal Plans

    This is true of any athlete on any team in the NIL era. Yes, Coach Sumrall said a lot of nice things about Jadan Baugh. Every coach in America knows that Baugh is the #3 running back in the SEC and 14th in the nation according to most statistics. At the same time, he is mid-tier in terms of...
  6. Escambia94

    Here We Go…Gators Announce Transfer Portal Plans

    This is modern college football. All 85 players must be re-recruited each season--with or without a coaching change.
  7. Escambia94

    Here We Go…Gators Announce Transfer Portal Plans

    The most notable recent announcements, particularly on this date, include: DJ Lagway (Quarterback, Sophomore): The former five-star recruit and starting quarterback announced his decision via social media. Over two seasons, he compiled 4,179 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions...
  8. Escambia94

    Coach Jon Sumrall’s Avengers

    The Florida Gators’ coaching staff under newly appointed head coach Jon Sumrall is being assembled with experienced assistants, many bringing proven track records from Power conferences and successful programs. This group resembles Marvel’s Avengers: a collection of specialized experts uniting...
  9. Escambia94

    Florida Gators hire former Gator offensive lineman Phil Trautwein as offensive lineman coach

    Coach Jon Sumrall will be bringing another Gator Great to the coaching staff—Phil Trautwein. Player Summary Phil Trautwein (born April 16, 1986) was a standout offensive tackle at the University of Florida (2004–2008). He started 29 games, earned first-team All-SEC (2008), third-team...
  10. Escambia94

    2026 Schedule

    2026 Football Schedule The Florida Gators will start the Jon Sumrall era with home games against FAU and Campbell before heading out to Auburn. Check out the entire schedule below. 09/05/25 FAU 09/12/25 Campbell 09/19/25 @ Auburn 09/26/25 Ole Miss 10/03/25 @ Missouri 10/10/25 South...
  11. Escambia94

    Gators Earn All-SEC Honors

    Several Gators shined despite the team’s disappointing record. Vernell Brown III - Freshman All-SEC - Wide Receiver, All Purpose & Return Specialist. Brown made an appearance in 10 games this season with six starts at wide receiver, leading the team with 40 catches for 512 yards. Throughout...
  12. Escambia94

    Gators Earn All-SEC Honors

    Several Gators shined despite the team’s subpar performance. Vernell Brown III - Freshman All-SEC - Wide Receiver, All Purpose & Return Specialist. Brown made an appearance in 10 games this season with six starts at wide receiver, leading the team with 40 catches for 512 yards. Throughout most...
  13. Escambia94

    Florida Gators hire Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator

    Buster Faulkner Offense Overview Buster Faulkner's offense is a modern spread-to-run offense influenced by Air Raid but with a stronger commitment to the run. The "Gator Raid" offense (my suggestion) features the following: - Air Raid passing concepts (mesh, Y-cross, shallow cross, 4-verticals...
  14. Escambia94

    Florida Gators 2026 Recruiting

    Here is the Early Signing Day class of 2026. Florida had one ESD flip (Kekua Aumia to Washington) and one pre-ESD flip (Carsyn Baker to Texas A&M). Jon Sumrall scored his first flip by grabbing Dylan Purter from Lane Kiffin's LSU class. Purter was LSU's 7th best recruit. JaReylan McCoy was the...
  15. Escambia94

    Welcome to the Gator Nation, Jon Sumrall!

    I must admit that my initial reaction to Sumrall was wrong. He is winning me over.
  16. Escambia94

    Re-evaluating the coaching search 2022

    I am in the minority that believes Napier is a good coach, but not at the SEC level. I think he will do well at JMU, which is currently in 1st place in Napier's old division, the Sun Belt. It also helps Napier that Bob Chesney is basically handing him a championship caliber team. It will be...
  17. Escambia94

    Florida Gators hire Buster Faulkner as offensive coordinator

    As of December 5, 2025, Buster Faulkner's hiring as the offensive coordinator for the Florida Gators under new head coach Jon Sumrall represents a high-upside infusion of creativity and proven production into a unit that has languished in mediocrity. Reported on December 4 by ESPN's Pete Thamel...
  18. Escambia94

    Welcome to the Gator Nation, Jon Sumrall!

    As of December 5, 2025, Jon Sumrall's hiring as the 31st head football coach of the Florida Gators marks a pivotal moment for a program mired in mediocrity. Announced on November 30, 2025, by athletic director Scott Stricklin, Sumrall steps into the Swamp on a six-year, $45 million contract...
  19. Escambia94

    Gator Nation! Welcome Jon Sumrall as the 28th Gator football head coach!

    From SEC roots as a Kentucky LB & coach at UK/Ole Miss, Jon exploded as HC: 42-11 (.792 win %) in 4 yrs! Quick turnarounds at Troy (Sun Belt titles) & Tulane (AAC championship games)—he's hit league finals EVERY season. Plus-22 turnover margin, NFL talent factory, & a blueprint for toughness &...
  20. Escambia94

    Can’t Awake From This Nightmare (Thoughts on Jon Sumrall)

    All I can say is that you have to be careful of your sources. After what just happened these past couple weeks, I have determined that we cannot trust the following: - Neil Shulman (IAKOW) - Kevin Brockway, Gainesville Sun Be careful of these guys: - Buddy Martin - Pat Dooley Trust these...
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