The pair steps in for two assistants who moved on to head coaching jobs

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida men's basketball team has added a pair of assistant coaches to its staff, head coach Todd Golden announced on Tuesday. Jonathan Safir, who has been UF's director of basketball strategy and analytics since 2022, has been promoted to an assistant coach role. In addition, Dave Klatsky joins the Florida staff after three seasons as the head coach at New York University.

Safir (pronounced like the gem, "sapphire") has been a vital part of Florida's run to the national championship, helping assemble the Gators' roster and shape UF's analytical approach to the game. Safir hails from Buffalo, N.Y., and is a 2015 graduate of Vassar College.

"I am excited to announce the promotion of Jonathan Safir to the position of assistant coach," Golden said. "Jonathan deserves a lot of credit for his work in many different areas of our program that ultimately led to our national championship victory a few weeks ago. He will continue helping me with the various roster management responsibilities he has had, and will take on a bigger role on-court moving forward. I am grateful to have him and Ali remain with us in Gainesville!"

Klatsky comes to UF on the heels of leading NYU to the Division III national title game this season and compiled a 68-16 record over the past three seasons. Prior to his time leading NYU, Klatsky coached at Colgate for 11 seasons from 2011-22and at Stevens Institute of Technology from 2007-11. A native of Holmdel, N.J., Klatsky is a 2001 graduate of Penn.

"I am thrilled to add Dave to our staff as an assistant coach here in Gainesville," Golden said. "I have known Dave for many years and am confident he will fit in with the rest of our staff seamlessly. Dave is a high achiever and a proven winner. Whether it was at Penn as a player, Colgate as an assistant, or NYU as the program's head coach, Dave has won big everywhere he's been. He has a great analytical sense for the game, and is a great teacher on the floor. We are excited to welcome Dave, his wife Abby, and their three boys to the Swamp!"

The pair will take the place of Kevin Hovde and John Andrzejek, who took head coaching jobs at Columbia and Campbell, respectively.

Safir Timeline
Florida

2025-present

Assistant Coach

Florida

2022-25

Director of Basketball Strategy & Analytics

San Francisco

2021-22

Assistant Coach

San Francisco

2018-21

Director of Basketball Operations

Columbia

2016-18

Director of Basketball Operations

Columbia

2015-16

Graduate Manager

Vassar

2011-15

Student-Athlete


Klatsky Timeline
Florida

2025-present

Assistant Coach

NYU

2022-25

Head Coach

Colgate

2011-22

Assistant Coach

Stevens Institute of Technology

2007-11

Assistant Coach

Penn

1999-2003

Student-Athlete

The Fullerton, Calif., native hit .500 in Florida's series win over Alabama, driving in a team-best seven runs with a pair of home runs.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - For the third time this season, Florida freshman outfielder Taylor Shumaker has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, the league office announced on Tuesday.

Shumaker led the No. 8/6 Gators (39-10, 11-7 SEC) to a series victory over No. 17/22 Alabama over the weekend, Florida's fourth conference victory of the season.

She batted .500 in the series (6-for-12) with a team-best 7 RBI and two home runs.

In the Gators' 12-4 victory over the Crimson Tide on April 18, Shumaker recorded her fourth career multi-home run game, first in SEC play, including the game-ending three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth.

She matched her career-best of six RBI in the win, with all three of her hits going for extra bases, including two home runs and a double.

The Fullerton, Calif., native, slugged a team-best 1.167 on the weekend, scoring both game-winning runs.

She currently leads the SEC in RBI (68) and doubles (16) and ranks third in home runs (16) and fourth in hits (60).

Shumaker currently holds the Florida freshman record for RBI and doubles.

This is Florida's fifth weekly conference honor of the season.

Shumaker was also named SEC Freshman of the Week on Feb. 10 and March 11.

Up next, the Gators host USF on Wednesday at 6 p.m. on SEC Network+.

Softball Announces Time Change for Series Finale vs. Oklahoma

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The Florida softball team announced a time change for its series finale vs. Oklahoma on May 3 at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium.

First pitch is now set for 5 p.m. and has been elevated to an ESPN2 broadcast.

UPDATED SERIES SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 1

vs. Oklahoma

6 p.m. (ET)

Friday, May 2

vs. Oklahoma

6 p.m. (ET)

Saturday, May 3

vs. Oklahoma

5 p.m. (ET)

Florida and Georgia Southern face off for the first time since 2013 in their 15th all-time matchup on Tuesday.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Gators return to Condron Family Ballpark on Tuesday night to open a four-game homestand against Georgia Southern.

First pitch is set for 6 p.m. on SEC Network+ on Tuesday night.

Marking the first meeting between the two programs since 2013, the Gators (27-15, 6-12 SEC) and Eagles (23-17, 9-9 Sun Belt) have played 14 total times dating back to their inaugural 1977 matchup with Florida holding a 10-4 lead in the series highlighted by an 8-4 record at home. Florida and Georgia Southern have faced off on three occasions during the Kevin O'Sullivan era in 2011 (L, 7-0), 2012 (W, 8-2) and 2013 (L, 8-7 [12]).

Pitching Matchup

Tuesday | 6 ET (SECN+)

Georgia Southern
RHP Joey White (0-1, 4.61 ERA)

Florida
RHP Alex Philpott (3-3, 6.67 ERA)


GATORS STAYING HOT
The Gators enter the midweek having won seven of their last eight games overall, featuring a 5-1 record in their last six SEC tilts. During the eight-game turnaround, Florida has claimed four comeback victories and outscored its opponents by a 70-to-37 margin. The run has significantly improved Florida's postseason positioning with a current RPI of 23 and No. 5 strength of schedule.

MIDWEEK MAGIC
Florida heads into Tuesday with a perfect 7-0 record in home midweek contests, winning by an average of 5.7 runs per game (68-28). The Gators are 10-2 in 12 total midweek games this year, outscoring opponents, 98-56, in those matchups.

NON-CONFERENCE DOMINANCE
The Gators are 21-3 in non-conference play this season, boasting three-game sweeps of Air Force, Dayton and Harvard as well as series wins over Miami and Florida State. Against non-conference competition, Florida is slashing .327/.442/.583 with 44 home runs, two triples and 61 doubles as a team, equating to 4.5 extra-base hits and 9.3 runs per game. Non-conference opponents have produced a meager .214/.309/.323 batting line with 16 home runs and 1.6 extra-base knocks per tilt against the Gators, as UF pitching has worked to a stellar 3.49 ERA and 278-to-77 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 196 innings.

COMFY AT CONDRON
Having won five-straight home games, the Gators are 21-7 at Condron Family Ballpark this season. Florida has swung the bats extremely well at home, owning a .320/.435/.564 slash line to opponents' .234/.337/.380 clip. Florida pitching has also been noticeably better at Condron with a 4.62 ERA, .234 batting average against and 312-to-107 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 228 innings pitched.

LAST TIME OUT
Florida secured its second-consecutive SEC series victory by taking two out of three at Mississippi State over the weekend (W 13-3 [8], W 11-8, L 14-8). All nine UF starters logged multiple hits in the series while six batted over .300 as the team posted a .350/.430/.632 slash line. Florida's seven home runs marked its most in any series this year while its .350 average and .632 slugging signified SEC series highs. Catcher/designated hitter Brody Donay led the way by going 8-for-15 with a .533 batting average, 1.200 slugging percentage, three homers, six runs and five RBI.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Georgia Southern enters batting .281/.387/.456 as a team with 48 homers and 28 steals in 40 games. Playing to a 23-17 record and 9-9 mark in Sun Belt play, the Eagles have pitched to a 5.80 ERA and 308-to-174 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Defensively, Georgia Southern has fielded at a .973 clip.

NATIONAL RANKINGS
Through 42 games, Florida remains ranked inside the top-50 teams nationally across 10 statistical categories. Led by the fifth-most strikeouts per nine innings (11.9) in the country, the Gators also rank eighth in fielding percentage (.981), 12th in shutouts thrown (four), 15th in home runs (68), 21st in strikeout-to-walk ratio (2.66), 25th in slugging percentage (.525), 28th in doubles (87), 29th in hits (413), 44th in runs scored (323) and 48th in batting average (.304). Florida's four shutouts thrown sit second in the SEC behind Vanderbilt's five.

2X SEC FRESHMAN OF THE WEEK
Canadian rookie infielder Brendan Lawson was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for the second time this season on Monday. Collecting knocks in all four games, Lawson had multiple hits in every matchup at MSU to finish the week slashing .412/.450/.765 with one triple, four doubles and five RBI. On the season, Lawson is now tied for the team lead with 44 RBI on top of a .324/.441/.570 batting line, eight homers and nine doubles.

BUILT ON GEMSTONES
Florida has committed just 25 errors in 42 games, as the team's .981 fielding percentage is eighth-best in the country and fourth-highest in the SEC. Catcher Luke Heyman has yet to make an error across 385 chances, owning an SEC-best 1.000 fielding percentage and 11 runners caught stealing. Outfielder Hayden Yost also boasts a 1.000 fielding clip over 89 chances while infielder Bobby Boser has been nearly immaculate at third base: .989 fielding percentage, 87 chances, 60 assists, seven double plays and just one error.

BOBBY BASEBALL BITS
Finding his stride in the SEC, Boser has reached base safely across 22-straight games and notched a hit in all four contests last week. Boser's 14 multi-RBI performances are three more than the next-closest Gator in Lawson (11), as the two are tied with a team-high 44 RBI. Backed by a .325/.425/.632 slash, Boser has totaled a team-best 14 home runs and 50 runs scored. With multiple hits in four of UF's last seven SEC tilts, Boser has raised his conference batting line to .319/.402/.431.

RED HOT HEYMAN
As arguably the SEC's premier catcher and Florida's top hitter in conference play, Heyman leads the Gators in on-base percentage (.447), slugging percentage (.708), homers (six) and RBI (19) across 18 SEC tilts. Having caught all 91 innings of Florida's last 11 contests, Heyman paces the SEC in runners caught stealing (11), putouts (355), chances (385) and fielding percentage (1.000).

BELTIN' SHELTON
Ranking first in the SEC in doubles (19) and third in hits (62), infielder Colby Shelton has reached base in 41 of 42 contests while collecting multiple hits in an astounding 22 games. Starting every game at shortstop, Shelton paces Florida in hitting with a .371/.445/.611 slash line. The junior has refined his approach this season, cutting his strikeout rate down to 12.0% after fanning at a 26.4% clip one year ago. Shelton has drawn as many combined walks (17) and hit-by-pitches (six) as strikeouts (23).

MURDERER'S ROW
Florida's restructured lineup features five hitters with an OPS above .950 including four over 1.000 in Donay (1.211), Boser (1.057), Shelton (1.056), Lawson (1.011) and Heyman (.948). All five Gators are batting over .300 and slugging at least .540.

STEALING THE SHOW
The Gators have stolen 61 bases in 75 attempts (82.1%), equating to 1.5 steals per game. For reference, the Gators averaged 0.7 steals per game last season. After 42 contests, the Gators have already surpassed their 2024 steals total (43) by 18 across a total of 66 games. Boser paces the team with 12 steals in 14 attempts, which is tied for seventh in the SEC.

RELENTLESS REPTILES
By coming back to win twice in the series at Mississippi State, Florida has secured 11 come-from-behind victories in 2025. Last season, the Gators delivered 21 wins in comeback fashion, featuring 12 of the team's 13 SEC wins. Going back two seasons, 22 of the 2023 Gators' program-record 54 victories came via comebacks.

PARKING/SHUTTLES
Fans are encouraged to park at the Fifield and IFAS lots during the weekend. An increased number of shuttles will be available for transportation to the ballpark each day. No parking is permitted anywhere on the grass, sidewalks, or along streets. Doing so runs the risk of receiving a parking citation.


* General Parking is available in the main Condron Family Ballpark baseball lot, the small lot in front of the Donald R. Dizney Stadium and the Fifield Hall parking lot located directly across Hull Road.

* Additional parking is available at:

* UF Facilities Services lot off Radio Rd

* Maguire Village Lot off Bledsoe Dr

* Disabled parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis in the Condron Family Ballpark west lot with a valid Disabled Placard.

* RV Parking is available in the Fifield Flat lot. Reserved RV parking is not available for Florida baseball games. All motor home parking is on a first come, first-served basis.

* On-board generators are permitted, however exterior or pull-along generators are prohibited at all times. For safety reasons, all motor homes/RVs are required to utilize exhaust extensions or "smoke stacks" to channel exhaust fumes to the top of the motor home/RV.

* Overnight stays are only allowed on weekend series in the Fifield Flat lot.

* Do Not Park Illegally

* No parking on grass, sidewalks, or along streets. Doing so runs the risk of receiving a parking citation.

* Park in designated parking spots (Do not park on grass or in No Parking Zones).

* Vehicles are subject to towing if they block streets, sidewalks, service drives, or fire lanes, or if illegally parked in a disabled space.

Living and working in Maryland has been hard. BUT, I am really enjoying listening to the libs/dems in my office bitch/moan/complain about everything Trump has done the past few weeks.

Just today - heard one complaining about the cost of food in general , but especially the cost of eggs, and then wishing ill well on everyone who voted for him. Oh sure, I could have tried to explain that it was Biden and his policies and spending that caused all the problems, and that it will take a little time for Trump to fix the mess that Biden left, including the killing off of millions of chickens to protect against the bird flu, BUT, I knew she wouldn't believe me anyways. So, I just smile a little and laugh to myself listening.

UPDATED OFFICIAL VISITS

Offers Flying Out for the Gators:

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Nice Work Sully by the way!
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Fueling the Jet (4/21)

This will be our running thread for coaching visits moving forward................It will be easier to track keeping it in the same thread.

Today, the Florida coaches and the rest of the college football world are out and about for the evaluation period, checking out various high school football players. One player Florida went to see today was tight-end prospect Carson Sneed.

90% of the Most Likely List will get visits from the Florida staff over the coming weeks.

Carson Sneed 2026 Tight End Tennessee

While discussing tight-end prospects, another big-time target for the Gators is Heze Kent. He should be visiting on Saturday.

Heze Kent 2026 Offensive Tackle

Basketball News:

As you are all aware Aberdeen lands at Kentucky. Florida should be hosting AJ Brown on Tuesday.

Florida is also making a trip to Texas to check in on one of the highest-ranking players on the Big Board, regardless of position.

Felix Ojo 2026 Offensive Tackle

It will be short of a miracle if he lands anywhere other than Texas.

Double pneumonia does not mean pneumonia in both lungs. Double pneumonia means that he had an original pneumonia, usually a viral pneumonia, and then contracted a secondary pneumonia on top of it, usually bacterial.

I’m getting tired of the news trying to describe that as pneumonia in both lungs.

😊

Prayers for the Pontif.

#1 T A & M record 13-4

#2 Oklahoma record 13-5

#2 Texas 13-5

#4 Tennessee record 12-6

#5 Florida record 11-7

#6 Arkansas record 10-8

#6 South Carolina record 10-8

#7 LSU record 9-9

#7 Ole Miss record 9-9

#7 Miss. St. record 9-9

#11 Alabama record 8-10

12 Kentucky record 6-12

#13 Georgia record 6-14

# 14 Missouri record 4-14

#15 Auburn record 4-17

1 Texas A & M 16 votes record 39-6 749 points previous #1
2 Texas 5 votes record 41-6 731 points previous #3
3 Oklahoma record 39-5 714 points previous #2
4 Tennessee record 37-9 700 points previous #4
5 Oregon Record 41-5 658 points previous #5
6 FSU record 40-6 602 points previous #7
7 UCLA record 41-7 594 points previous ##6
8 FLORIDA GATORS record 39-10 559 points previous #8
9 Arkansas record 34-9 511 points previous #110 LSU record 36-10 508 points previous #11
10 LSU record 36-10 508 points previous #9
11 Texas Tech record 36-10 436 points previous # 14
12 Arizona record 37-9 418 points previous #12
13 South Carolina record 34-11 411 points previous #13
14 Va, Tech record 37-7 396 points previous #10
15 Stanford record 32-8 340 points previous #15

#16 Ole Miss, #17 Miss. St. #18 Nebraska, #19 Clemson, #20 Alabama. #21 Duke, #22 Ohio St., #23 Okie. ST., 24 Georgia and #25 Virginia complete the top 25.

There are 12 SEC teams in the top 25 including the top 4.

Look for more changes in the next two weeks.

Game will be televised by the SEC Network. I plan to have lineup 30 minutes prior to first pitch.. This is the game we put it all together getting ready for the final SEC Conference series vs LSU and then Oklahoma. Good thoughts everyone. GO GATORS....jim

Hate to say I told ya so but…here we are again. Eh @Capt Ron 1

How those arrests coming?

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With the portal closing today, does that mean any of our guys that didn't enter will not have a chance to transfer prior to next season? Or is there another window that opens?

What I am wondering is if 1) we can assume the guys that didn't declare or enter draft (Handlogten, Haugh, Urban, etc) are back and 2) the only options for the guys testing the waters is to either stay pro or return to UF? Someone (believe SR) mentioned Chinyelu's NIL will be a negotiation, but if his only options are to go to Europe or return to UF, you would have to like our chances.

The Florida Gators earned their second straight SEC series win of the 2025 season last weekend versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The Gators went on the road and took two out of three against the Bulldogs.



Florida’s offense had a huge series against a quality SEC pitching staff. Brody Donay has started to heat up in SEC play. The Gators are playing great baseball and need to carry this momentum into this weekend’s matchup. Here are three takeaways from Florida’s series win versus the Mississippi State Bulldogs.



Florida earns first road SEC series win of the season



The Florida Gators have had their worst season in conference play during the Kevin O’Sullivan era. However, Florida has been playing much better in the past two weeks and has won seven of their last eight games.



The Gators won their second straight SEC series against one of the best offensive teams in the country. Florida’s offense kept up with Mississippi State’s offense and outscored them by seven runs in the series.



The top of Florida’s lineup continues to be on a tear. Bobby Boser has arguably been Florida’s best hitter in the past two weeks. Colby Shelton, Brendan Lawson, and Luke Heyman continue to hit well against SEC pitching. The bottom half of the order also had some key at-bats and clutch hits to help Florida win the series over Mississippi State. In the series win, Florida’s 7-8-9 hitters batted .342 with two doubles, two home runs, and nine RBIs.



2. Brody Donay is starting to heat up in SEC play



At the beginning of the season, it looked like Brody Donay was poised to be one of the most dangerous power hitters in college baseball. Donay looked like he had improved his approach and cut down on his whiff percentage.



However, Donay’s production started to go down, including his power numbers. Donay struggled to make contact, and when he did, he didn’t square up the ball. Nevertheless, Donay has looked much better at the plate and had an excellent series against Mississippi State.



In the series, Donay went 8-for-15 (.533 batting average) with one double, three home runs, five RBIs, and six runs scored. If Donay continues to produce at a high level, he will help lengthen Florida’s lineup and add some legit power to their offense.

3. Jake Clemente has cemented his role as Florida’s closer



When Brandon Neely was drafted, Florida needed to find another closer to secure wins in tight games. However, Florida has struggled to find a closer, and it has cost them some games, especially in SEC play.



However, redshirt sophomore Jake Clemente has looked excellent coming out of the bullpen and has likely cemented his role as Florida’s closer. The Broward County native opened the season as Florida’s Saturday starting pitcher, but would struggle with command late in his outings.



Florida moved him to be bullpen, and he has pitched much better as a relief pitcher than as a starter. Clemente has been Florida’s closer in the past couple of weeks and looked like a legit closer with his ability to get swing-and-miss. On the season, Clemente has struck out 50 batters in 34 innings pitched. He also has a .174 opponent batting average. With Clemente as Florida’s closer, he can also go multiple innings if needed. It would help put less stress on the other Florida relief pitchers who are still working on their craft.

What will Algae Gore and Teddy Danson say?

I can’t wait for the warmest cult to make up a excuse for this.


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…because they signed Nico.
This is getting nuts!

Supposed to be either shipped by or delivered by 04/17. I can't remember I was drunk when I ordered it at 3am the night we won. I ordered like 4 hats (grey, tan or blue which are the approved colors for 60+) and a couple t-shirts. I think. Go Gators.

Can you imagine if this was said by a white minister about blacks and democrats?

Thoughts Kal?


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Opens 2 weeks from tomorrow, just days after the Orange and Blue game.

Spring Transfer Portal Window: Wednesday April 16, 2025 - Friday April 25, 2025
Note: Players must enter the transfer portal on any of the dates, but don't have to commit or sign to their next school inside the window.

@JasonHigdon , BBlake, Heisman, etc...

Does our staff see any potential areas of need or are we still in the "trimming" mode being that we are moving into the 85/105 roster rules?

Do we anticipate any additions or departures?

After J'Vari Flowers to close out the 2025 class, i have us right around 88 scholarships with 3 of those being guys that they will use NIL to offset a scholarship slot temporarily, I think 1 or 2 were going to be special teams guys like Noel and Craig but not sure.

Looks like a zombie

Mostly targeting amateurism rules…

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Fans in attendance will enjoy a gameday environment in the Swamp full of excitement, giveaways and a chance to win a custom Gators Club Car. Fans will also have the opportunity to support Gators student-athletes through Florida Victorious in a variety of ways.

• Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.
• General admission is free.
• Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy all the pre-game activities.
• Pregame Gatorland Fan Fest on the west side of the North lawn opens at 10 a.m., where fans will be able to take their picture with the championship trophy and pick up the national championship poster.
• Fans can also pick up their national championship poster at select locations in the concourse.
• Gator Walk is scheduled for 10:20 a.m.
• Kickoff is at 1 p.m.
• Non-reserved parking on campus will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• One lucky Florida fan at the Orange & Blue football game will win a custom Gators Club Car, courtesy of Cart World Golf Cars. To be eligible, fans must be present at the game.
• UF Student Giveaway: The first 1,000 UF students will receive an exclusive Gators Trucker Hat courtesy of American Campus Communities.
• Orange & Blue Weekend: UF will feature six home events across four sports from April 10-13 throughout campus. Full schedule of weekend events.

Orange & Blue Game, Presented by Florida Victorious
Florida Victorious, the official NIL partner of the Florida Gators, is sponsoring the 2025 Orange & Blue Game on April 12. Fans can support Gator student-athletes by joining Florida Victorious, which recently launched a revamped website catered to you, the fans! With our close relationship with the University, coaches, and players, Florida Victorious is providing its members with behind-the-scenes, exclusive coverage, taking you inside the programs, and giving you a direct line to the young men and women who make the Gators great!

Join The Pregame Fun
Fans should visit Gators Fan Fest beginning at 10:00 a.m. hosted by Gators Sports Properties to enjoy live music, giveaways, interactive displays, and more.

Fans will also be able to take their picture with the championship trophy and pick up the national championship poster. Posters will also be available at select locations on the concourse.

Admission is FREE and it will be located on the North Lawn along University Avenue just outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

National Championship Celebration
The national champion Florida men's basketball team will celebrate its season with Gator Nation on Saturday during an extended 30-minute halftime.

The event will include remarks from Coach Todd Golden and players talking with Voice of the Gators Sean Kelley, as well as highlights looking back at the Gators' incredible run to the title.

Gator Walk
Fans can cheer on the team as they arrive for Gator Walk on the north end of the stadium. Gator Walk begins at 10:20 a.m.

Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI and pre-game activities, such as fireworks, Mr. Two Bits, and the team entrances.

Post-Game Autographs
Florida Victorious members can participate in a post-game autograph event on the field with players and coaches from Florida Football. This event is reserved for Florida Victorious members only. You can join Florida Victorious today by visiting FloridaVictorious.com/Join.

Public Giveaways
One lucky Florida fan at the Orange & Blue football game will win a custom Gators Club Car, courtesy of Cart World Golf Cars. To be eligible, fans must be present at the game.

UF Student Giveaways
The first 1,000 UF students will receive an exclusive Gators Trucker Hat courtesy of American Campus Communities.

Game Format
The team will split into two squads, and they will practice and meet separately during a portion of the last week of spring camp. On game day, the teams will run out of separate tunnels using both the home and visiting locker rooms.

The game will feature four quarters, a 15-minute halftime and a running clock with the exception of the last four minutes of each half. The clock will also stop for penalties, change of possession and scores.

Competition between the two teams will serve as a way for fans to experience a Gators game day at the Swamp.

Gates Open at 11:30 a.m.
Gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 11:30 a.m. Gates 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 15 and 18 will open for fan entry. General admission seating will be located on the west and east stands, as well as the lower north and lower south endzones.

Access to the premium seating will require tickets and is reserved for premium season ticket holders. Entries to premium seating begins at 11 a.m.

Premium season ticket holders can access their tickets by logging into their account via the Florida Gators App or at FloridaGators.com/myaccount.

Clear Bag Policy and Prohibited Items
In the interest of fan safety, the UAA's clear bag policy will be in effect at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during this year's Orange and Blue Game.

Fans should also be familiar with the list of prohibited items at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and UF's clear bag policy.

Parking and Traffic
All non-reserved parking on campus, including Lots 114 and the Stephen C. O'Connell Center garage, will be available for general parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking on the grass and sidewalks is not permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.

Tailgating
As a reminder, tailgating may only begin at 6 a.m. on gameday, it is not permitted in areas cordoned off by UF staff, and parking or additional tailgating spaces cannot be saved. A complete list of UF Tailgating polices can be found here.

Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map.

Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center Gate starting at 8 a.m. and also in the North Lawn starting at 9 a.m.

Family Restrooms are for those fans with small children and guests with disabilities, and are located on the West side of the Stadium inside the Gate 2 corridor between sections 6 and 8, and behind section 15.

Baby Changing Stations are located in various restrooms throughout Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

• North End Zone: Gate 8 (Women's) & Gate 7 (Men's)
• South End Zone: Gate 18 (Men's)
• East Side: Section 36 (Women's) & Section 40 (Men's)
• West Side: Gate 2 (Men's & Women's)

First Aid Stations are available at Gate 3, North Level 1, North Level 3 – Touchdown Terrace, East and Champions Club.

In-Game Experience and Traditions
The Swamp is home to one of the most unique environments in college football. Once in their seats, fans will be able to experience and take part in the traditions that make Gator Nation on of the most exciting fanbases in college football:

Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two Bits" cheer. The honorary "Mr. Two Bits" for the Orange & Blue Game will be UF Student Body President John Brinkman!

Spring Football Team Awards
2025 Spring Football Team Awards will be presented following the game to current football student-athletes.

'I Won't Back Down' Tom Petty Tribute
Florida Gators fans honor Gainesville, Florida, native Tom Petty in between the third and fourth quarters by singing "I Won't Back Down," one of the late artist's biggest hits. The song first played on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, against the LSU Tigers in which 90,000 fans sang along.