The spring game for the Florida Gators will cap six weeks of spring practices and give fans an opportunity to experience a Gators gameday at The Swamp for the first time under new head coach Jon Sumrall. Florida will open spring drills on March 3, then practice on March 5, March 7, March 10, March 10 and March 12.

The Gators have just announced a major schedule change for their Rivalry Week showdown against the Seminoles in 2026.

GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators’ first spring game under new coach Jon Sumrall is set for April 11 at noon in the Swamp. UF announced the game date Monday as the 2026 Gators continue winter workouts designed to create a new culture following a 4-8 season and a roster overhaul.

The University of Florida’s athletics department is already gearing up for football season

The Florida Gators’ annual game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla., is not going to be on Saturday in 2026. The rivalry matchup has been moved from Saturday, Nov. 28 to Friday, Nov. 27, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday.

Florida was set to conclude the 2026 regular season at Florida State on Nov. 28. Now, the Gators will play the Seminoles at a different date.

Emorie Clark, 50, of Fort Meade, claimed a $2 million top prize with a $2,000,000 Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off game on Oct. 7, according to a Jan. 23 release from the Florida Lottery. He opted for a one-time, lump-sum payment of $1,276,000.00.

Steven Pearl's message with 7:50 left rallied the Tigers from a tied game to a nine-point road upset over No. 16 Florida.

The Florida Gators will hold its first spring game under new head coach Jon Sumrall on April 11.