Florida Gators is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +11.6. Florida Gators enters the season with a power rating of +11.6, placing them above average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Florida Gators host Florida Atlantic next in Week 1. In 2025, Florida Gators went 4-8 overall, 5-7 against the spread, and 5-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Florida Gators Power Rating of +11.6 is 11.4 points above the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Florida Gators have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 6,164 miles, ranking 87th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Florida Atlantic | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Campbell | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | Auburn | 276 mi | 551 mi |
| Week 4 | Ole Miss | Home | 551 mi |
| Week 5 | Missouri | 857 mi | 2,265 mi |
| Week 6 | South Carolina | Home | 2,265 mi |
| Week 7 | Texas | 923 mi | 4,110 mi |
| Week 8 | — | Bye | |
| Week 9 | Georgia | 308 mi | 4,726 mi |
| Week 10 | Oklahoma | Home | 4,726 mi |
| Week 11 | Kentucky | 590 mi | 5,906 mi |
| Week 12 | Vanderbilt | Home | 5,906 mi |
| Week 13 | Florida State | 129 mi | 6,164 mi |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
First-year head coach Jon Sumrall inherits a program he calls a sleeping giant, bringing a proven track record of conference title game appearances at Troy and Tulane. He has overhauled the staff with innovative offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner and defensive coordinator Brad White, while importing key transfers like quarterback Aaron Philo and receiver Eric Singleton Jr. from Georgia Tech and Auburn respectively. The culture shift, led by strength coach Rusty Whitt, aims to restore toughness and consistency after years of instability.
The offense returns SEC-caliber tailback Jadan Baugh and promising receivers Vernell Brown III and Dallas Wilson, but the unit managed only one touchdown in five losses last season. Faulkner's scheme, unfamiliar to SEC defenses, could create early advantages, but the quarterback battle between Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. remains unresolved. The rebuilt offensive line, featuring transfers TJ Shanahan Jr., Harrison Moore, and Emeka Ugorji alongside veteran guard Knijeah Harris, must protect the passer and open running lanes for Baugh and Evan Pryor.
Florida's front seven could be its best since 2019, anchored by linebackers Myles Graham, Jaden Robinson, and Aaron Chiles, edge rusher Jayden Woods, and tackles Brendan Bett and Kamran James. End LJ McCray has star potential if he stays healthy after logging only four snaps in 2025. The depth of Joseph Mbatchou, Jeramiah McCloud, and Emmanuel Oyebadejo provides rotational strength in Brad White's 3-4 scheme, setting a physical tone that can carry the defense.
While the front seven looks formidable, the secondary is less certain. Redshirt freshman Ben Hanks III impressed in spring, but veterans Dijon Johnson and Cormani McClain must find consistency. Safety Bryce Thornton is a proven playmaker, and Baylor transfer DJ Coleman adds physicality. The group's ability to hold up against SEC passing attacks will be critical to the defense's overall success.
Kicker Patrick Durkin (25-of-28 field goals in 2025) and punter Alec Clark (46.5-yard average) followed Sumrall from Tulane, providing reliable specialists. Vernell Brown III adds a dangerous return element. The Gators open at home against Florida Atlantic before a challenging SEC slate. With a power rating of 12.2 and minimal travel early, Florida has a chance to build momentum, but the quarterback and offensive line questions will determine how high this sleeping giant can rise.
Florida Gators is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Florida Gators holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of +11.6, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Florida Gators's home field advantage rating is 3.6 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Florida Gators travels 6,164 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 87th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Florida Gators: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating +11.6.
