Edgar Thompson reports on the Florida Gators for the Orlando Sentinel while based in Gainesville. Plays golf and reports on golf when schedule permits.
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Florida rises to No. 17 ahead of its showdown with No. 3 Georgia as the Gators chase a key upset and a College Football Playoff spot. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Florida coach Todd Golden wants better decisions, shooting and bench production after the Gators’ overtime exhibition loss to Baylor. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Texas has banned a fan who made obscene gestures to Florida players after the Gators defeated then-No. 7 Texas 27-24 from attending future games at the Longhorns’ stadium. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Florida earns the No. 1 ranking a day after the Gators loss to Baylor in overtime, exposing shooting and bench concerns during Sunday’s exhibition game. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators’ gritty, gutsy day in Austin. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Florida upset No. 7 Texas 27-24 to return to the AP Top 25 at No. 20, fueled by Tramell Jones Jr. and a resurgent defense. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
#Gators re-enter AP Top 25 at No. 20 after 27-24 upset of Texas.
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Florida’s upset of Texas showcased Tramell Jones Jr. as a starter, a resurgent defense, a grittier Jadan Baugh and tougher line play as the Gators stay in SEC contention. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
The #Gators silenced their critics and revived CFP hopes at Texas.
Knowing how his team handled its September success, Jon Sumrall isn’t getting ahead of himself with an Oct. 31 trip to Atlanta to face Georgia looming after a bye week.
'We’re not like a complete team yet.'
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If Arch Manning’s name were Al Smith, he’d be on the bench. Florida first-time starter Tramell Jones Jr. outplayed the overhyped Texas QB in the Gators’ upset victory. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
Jon Sumrall said Aaron Philo's injury was a 'couple week' deal. 'We'll see.'
Said VB3 has been 'trying like crazy to give it a go.' Didn't feel he looked 'right' during warm-ups.
'Feel really good about where he is going into a bye week.'
Sumrall: 'Our defense played a helluva lot better. Our defense played a helluva lot better. I'm not taking anything away from Tramell, but today was a team win, not a quarterback win.'
A first-time starting quarterback and new-look defense carried Florida past Texas 27-24 and back into the College Football Playoff picture after a stunning upset on the road. orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/…
'Our guys fought today,' #Gators coach Jon Sumrall said. 'We showed a lot of character, a lot of growth.'
#Gators beat a Top 10 team on the road for the first time since FSU in 2012 as Tramell's Jones Jr. leads Florida past No. 7 Texas during his first career start.
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#Gators have seized the momentum in Austin, now lead 27-17 on a Jadan Baugh touchdown run - his 13th of the season. Texas has 6:22 to find its way back into the game.
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The last six drives for Florida's defense:
- Punt, five plays
- Punt, three-and-out
- Turnover on downs
- Half, one play
- Punt, three-and-out
- Punt, three-and-out
Arch Manning is 10-of-14 for 77 yards for Texas. Longhorns with just 182 yards against a #Gators D ranked last in the SEC entering the day.
Tramell Jones Jr. was 5-of-5 on third down during #Gators 15-play touchdown drive.