I think our 1st play offensive is a play action deep shot! What do you think?

The Gators’ .301 hitting percentage was led by sophomore Kennedy Martin’s 25 kills.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The No. 11 Florida volleyball team opened the 2024 season with a 3-1 win (25-21, 25-21, 24-26, 25-11) over Colorado State Friday night inside a packed Moby Arena of 7,500 fans.

The Gators tallied 53 kills and hit a .301, as the Martin duo - Kennedy Martin and Isabel Martin - registered a combined 36. Kennedy lead the way with 25 kills for a .568 clip (25-4-37) to become the first Florida player since Jenny Whitehead in 1999 to record 25 kills in a season opener. Isabel Martin finished with 11 kills to register a .429 clip (11-2-21) in her Gator debut.

Freshman Taylor Parks captained Florida’s offense tonight, dishing out 44 assists while recording four digs, three aces and three kills in her first collegiate match.

A force at the net, UF totaled 12 team blocks and held the Rams to a .174 hitting percentage. Freshman Jaela Auguste and K. Martin both posted a team-high five blocks, while Alec Rothe added two solo blocks to the stats sheet.

Leading the backcourt defense, Libero Elli McKissock finished with 10 digs in her final season opener. Emily Canaan registered nine digs, while I. Martin (6), K. Martin (5), Taylor Parks (4), AC Fitzpatrick (3) and Emerson Houle (2) contributed in the fourth-setter.

Florida’s aggressive serving was rewarded with eight aces, with five Gators tallying at least one ace in Friday’s win. Taylor Parks lead the way with three, while I. Martin followed with two.

Records
No. 11 Florida (1-0, 0-0 SEC)
Colorado State (0-1, 0-0 Mountain West)

How It Happened
Set 1


* After being first on the scoreboard, Florida went point-for-point with the Rams at the start of set one. Colorado State’s aggressive serving gave them a two-point advantage throughout the opening half, but a 3-0 serving run from McKissock turned the tables as Florida went into the media timeout ahead, 15-13. Out of the break, Colorado State tied it up at 19, but back-to-back kills from Isabel Martin forced a Rams timeout with the Gators ahead, 21-19. A race to 25, Auguste recorded her first collegiate kill to help Florida take the first set, 25-21.

* Set 1Team Stats | .448 (17-4-29) Hitting % | 16 Assists | 10 Digs | 3 Aces

Set 2

* The Rams kept a steady lead at the start of the second set, but a 3-0 serving run from Isabel Martin closed the gap and tied it up at nine. A deep corner attack from Kennedy Martin gave Florida a 13-11 advantage and forced a Colorado State timeout. A solo block from Taylor Parks increased the lead to 18-15, but the Rams didn’t back down. A 3-0 scoring run tied it at 18 and make Florida use its first timeout. Out of the break, a kill followed by a solo block from Kennedy Martin and Colorado State errors gave Florida the momentum to pull ahead and clinch the second set, 25-21.

* Set 2 Team Stats | .367 (15-4-30) Hitting % | 15 Assists | 6 Digs | 4 Team Blocks | 1 Ace

Set 3

* There were 14 ties and seven lead changes in the third set. After trailing 7-5, an ace from Hoyle tied it at eight. Points were exchanged back-and-forth, but Colorado State pulled ahead to take the lead midway, 15-14. An ace from Parks notched it at 18 and forced Colorado State to call a timeout. Kills from K. Martin and Fitzpatrick gave Florida a 22-20 advantage and make the Rams use their second timeout. Out of the break, Gators extend their lead and a kill from Rothe made it match-point Florida. Attack errors from the Gators helped the Rams stay in it and make it 24-23. Colorado State snagged the next two points to force a fourth set after winning the third, 26-24.

* Set 3 Team Stats | .107 (11-8-28) Hitting % | 11 Digs | 10 Assists | 3 Blocks | 2 Aces

Set 4

* The Gators came with vengeance in the fourth set, totaling five team blocks and holding Colorado State to a -.222 hitting percentage. A 5-0 scoring run off of Isabel Martin’s serve made Colorado State call an early timeout. Florida continued to push the points, extending the lead to 12-6. A big block from Rothe made it 15-8. Another serving run from Isi Martin helped solidify the 25-11 set win for the Gators to earn their first win of the 2024 season.

* Set 4 Team Stats | .269 (10-3-26) Hitting % | 12 Digs | 9 Assists | 5 Team Blocks | 2 Aces

Notables


* The Gators have now won 32 season openers, including eight-straight

* Jaela Auguste, Lauren Harden, Isabel Martin, Taylor Parks and Alec Rothe made their career debuts in the Orange and Blue jersey.

* Four players made their first official start as a Gator: Isabel Martin, Taylor Parks, Alec Rothe and Amaya Thomas

* Kennedy Martin becomes the first Florida player since Jenny Whitehead in 1999 to record 25 kills in a season opener.

* Four Gators registered career-high kills

* Jaela Auguste: 4 Kills

* Taylor Parks: 3 Kills

* Alec Rothe: 2 Kills

* Amaya Thomas: 1 Kill

* Kennedy Martin’s 25 kills continues her streak of recording 10 or more kills from the 2023 season.

* UF improves to 5-2 (4-2 under Wise) in all-time series against Colorado State

* The Gators are now 2-1 in four-set matches against the Rams

* Florida now holds a 2-1 record against Northern Colorado in Ft. Collins, Colo.

* UF is now 1-0 in four-set matches during the 2024 season

Up Next

* The Gators continue their Colorado road trip, heading south to Greeley, CO for Saturday’s matchup against Northern Colorado. First serve against the Bears is set for 8 p.m. ET inside Bank of Colorado.


No. 11 Florida at Northern Colorado
Saturday, Aug. 31 | 8 p.m. ET


#11 Florida 1-0 | Northern Colorado 1-0


Bank of Colorado Arena - Greeley, CO
Live Stream: ESPN+

Give me the ORANGE, ORANGE, ORANGE, ORANGE, ORANGE, give me the BLUE, BLUE, BLUE, BLUE, BLUE….
ORANGE!!!!!!!!

Three Gators posted strong performances on the penultimate day in Lima.

LIMA, Peru - Day four of World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima saw three Gators compete, including incoming Freshman Jaden Wiley, who snagged the Gators' second top-five finish of these U20 championships.

Wiley's 21.17 time in the Men's 200m secured the fifth-place finish in the event's final. The U.S. U20 100m and 200m champion is now bound for Gainesville as he looks to make waves in the college ranks for his Freshman campaign.

The other Gator with a top-five performance in Lima, Gracelyn Leiseth, narrowly missed another trip to an event final in today's Shot put qualifiers, placing 13th in the field. Her 14.42m throw came just three centimeters short of the necessary 12th-place finish. Leiseth now turns her eyes back to the upcoming season in Gainesville, where she looks to recreate the success that led her to the NCAA Outdoor Championship meet in her freshman campaign.

Vance Nilsson posted an exceptional 49.82 time in the Semifinal of the Men's 400m Hurdles, securing him a spot in tomorrow's final. The star freshman will take to the track again tomorrow at 5:45 p.m. ET, as he looks to secure the first podium spot for a Gator representative at the U20 championships.

WORLD ATHLETICS U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS
DAY FOUR RESULTS
Women's Shot put
Qualification - Gracelyn Leiseth, USA - 14.42m

Men's 400mH
Semifinals - Vance Nilsson, USA - 49.36, 3rd, Qualified for Final

Men's 200m
Final - Jaden Wiley, USA - 21.17, 5th

DAY FIVE SCHEDULE
Men's 400mH
5:45 p.m. - Final - Vance Nilsson, USA

Women's Triple Jump
6:19 - Final - Asia Phillips, Canada

SEC Nation Returns to Gainesville for Week 3 Game vs. Texas A&M



GAINESVILLE, Fla. – SEC Network announced Friday that its weekly traveling show, SEC Nation, presented by Regions Bank, will return to Gainesville at the Plaza of the Americas, as the Gators welcome Texas A&M in the Swamp on Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m.

SEC Nation returns to college football tailgates, stadiums and sidelines this fall, and will regularly follow the site of the 3:30 p.m. SEC on ABC showdown. Florida graduate Laura Rutledge will host the show for her eighth season, her ninth on the show overall, joined by Gator great Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum, Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper.

It all begins on Friday at the Plaza of the Americas with The Paul Finebaum Show. Fans are encouraged to arrive before the show goes live at 3 p.m. On Saturday for SEC Nation at 9 a.m., fans can show up early to secure a spot at the front for a chance to meet the talent, be on TV and win giveaways.

The University of Florida has hosted SEC Nation 12 times previously, including seven times in Gainesville, since the show first aired in 2014. The show will begin the season in Gainesville on Aug. 31 this year when the Gators host No. 19 Miami in the Swamp.



Florida's upcoming 13th time playing host ranks the Gators with the second-most host appearances on SEC Nation.



SEC Nation’s new theme song, commemorating the program's tenth season on air and new era for the conference as a whole, was written and recorded by Florida alumnus Brooke Eden.



About SEC Network

The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC's 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC Nation, Marty & McGee, Out Of Pocket, Read & React and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as the Emmy Award-winning TrueSouth, SEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network's digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. Follow SEC Network on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X.

The UAA did not apply for a waiver from the City of Gainesville’s open container ban so you can be stopped and cited for that offense. It’s likely they will do warnings for a couple games but they aren’t required to. Thanks for screwing this up UAA 🤬

Both the Men's and Women's teams secured second-place finishes in the UCF Invite to open the 2024 Cross Country schedule.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Gators opened the 2024 Cross Country campaign with a strong showing at the UCF Invite. The Men (5k race) took a second-place team finish with 50 points, and the Women (5k race) also placed second with 51 points to start the season off right.

Breanna Stuart was Florida's top finisher in the women's race, claiming third with a 18:17.9 time. Freshman Ashley Fitzgerald broke into the top-10 in her collegiate debut, securing an 18:17.9 time.
Ashley Klingenberg, Christiana Coleman, and Kate Drummond rounded out Florida's scoring.

The Men's race saw Emerson Miller score eight team points with his 11th place finish and 15:30.0 time. All five of the Gators' scorers cracked the top-20 finishers, as Michael Fiore (12th), Alejandro Pena (16th), Riley Novak (17) and Aidan Villasuso (18) secured a second-place team finish.

The Gators' next race is set for September 27 when the Gators travel to Colombia Missouri for the Gans Creek Classic.

UCF Invite - Complete Results
Men - 2nd (50 points)

Women - 2nd (51 points)

Place

Name

Time

Place (score)

Name

Time

11 (8)

Emerson Miller

15:30.0

3 (3)

Breanna Stuart

18:17.9

12 (9)

Michael Fiore

15:34.5

9 (8)

Ashley Fitzgerald

18:34.0

16 (10)

Alejandro Pena

15:41.4

15 (11)

Ashley Klingenberg

18:55.7

17 (11)

Riley Novak

15:44.4

19 (14)

Christiana Coleman

19:02.6

18 (12)

Aidan Villasuso

15:47.0

20 (15)

Kate Drummond

19:02.7

25 (17*)

Gavin Nelson

15:52.7

28 (20*)

Lindsey Kiehl

19:20.0

27 (19*)

Alec Miller

16:02.3

31 (22*)

Avery Fronrath

19:30.3

28

Orlando Cicilioni

16:05.9

40

Ava Wyant

20:11.1







58

Annie Loehle

21:35.1


Team Finishes
Men
FSU (15)
Florida (50)
USF (111)
Stetson (121)
Jacksonville (159)
Bethune Cookman (225)

Women
FSU (18)
Florida (51)
UCF (80)
USF (105)
Jacksonville (141)
Stetson (182)
Bethune Cookman (223)


SCORING
* Team scores are comprised of the total points accumulated by a team's first five runners. The team with the lowest score wins.
* Runners six and seven also figure into the scoring by occupying scoring positions that, while they do not count toward their team's score, prevent other teams from earning the extra points. Any runner for a team beyond its seventh is removed from the team scoring, and is not considered in any successive finishers' scoring place, noted in parentheses.

The Swamp is back! And here's everything you need to know as the Gators host Miami for their season opener.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - The 2024 Florida football season gets started at the Swamp this weekend! The Gators are set to kick off Saturday afternoon as they host No. 19-ranked Miami, presented by UF Health, for their season opener inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early and to add their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> and digital parking passes to their digital wallet prior to heading to the stadium for faster and more efficient gate access.

Welcome Back to the Swamp!

* Visit the new Football Gameday page<https://floridagators.com/feature/football-gameday> for a detailed timeline, and much more!
* SEC Network's signature traveling shows will broadcast live on campus at the Plaza of the Americas on Saturday morning. Marty & McGee featuring Marty Smith and Ryan McGee will start at 9:00 a.m. SEC Nation<https://floridagators.com/news/2024/8/23/football-gators-to-host-sec-nation-for-week-1-show.aspx> will be hosted by Florida graduate Laura Rutledge who will be joined by Gator great Tim Tebow, Paul Finebaum, Jordan Rodgers and Roman Harper starting at 10:00 a.m.
* Gator Walk begins 2 hours and 20 minutes before kickoff.
* Enjoy enhanced team entrance with flame towers, lights and smoke on the field.
* Check out The Gatorland Fan Fest and pick up a Gators hand fan, limited-edition gameday poster, and schedule magnet at the Gatorade truck. Be sure to visit the Florida men's basketball open practice in the O'Connell Center starting at 10:30 a.m.
* The first 2,000 UF students will receive a cooling towel between Gates 12 and 13, courtesy of American Campus Communities<https://www.americancampus.com/>.
* Refuel at the "Grab N Go Gators" concession store inside Gate 18.
* Enter<https://gators5050.com/> the Gators 50|50 Raffle, presented by the UF Bookstore and benefitting Florida Victorious to assist in providing NIL opportunities for Gator student athletes.
* Fans can still secure seats for all remaining home games in The Swamp with matchups including Samford (Sept. 7), Texas A&M (Sept. 14) UCF (Oct. 5), Kentucky (Oct. 19), LSU (Nov. 16) and Ole Miss (Nov. 23). Click here to see which ticket option best suits you<https://floridagators.com/sports/2022/12/15/football-tickets.aspx>.
* Jevon Kearse is McNeese "Mr. Two Bits"<https://floridagators.com/news/2024/8/27/football-the-freak-is-miami-mr-two-bits-aug-27-2024.aspx>

Know Before You Go

* Arrive early as general public gates open at 2 p.m.
* Premium location entrances will open at 1:30 p.m.
* Fans are encouraged to follow Waze App for Directions and Road Closures<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx>.
* Be sure to check out The Swamp's clear bag policy<https://floridagators.com/sports/2016/4/11/clear-bag-policy.aspx> before entering the stadium.
* Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
* Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy pregame activities.
* Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m.
* Got game day questions? Ask Albert<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_tickets_faq_.aspx>

Gates Open 90 Minutes Before Kickoff
General public gates at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium will open at 2 p.m. this weekend, while premium areas will open at 1:30 p.m. For faster and more efficient gate access, fans should be ready by adding their Mobile Tickets<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx> to their digital wallet. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium.
Join The Pregame Fun
Tailgating, Gator Walk Village and the Gatorland Fan Fest set the tone for the action in The Swamp.
The Gatorland Fan Fest will be located on the lawn outside Gate 2 of the Stephen C. O'Connell Center starting at 12:30 p.m. Fans can enjoy live music, a live broadcast of the Gators Sports Network pregame show (starting at 12:30 p.m.) as well as sponsorship giveaways. Fans who visit The Gatorland Fan Fest can pick up hand fans, commemorative gameday posters, schedule magnets, and orange & blue shakers while supplies last. Florida men's basketball will have an open practice starting at 10:30 a.m. in the O'Connell Center.

Once in the stadium, fans can enjoy connectivity with #GatorsWIFI, watch another game on the video scoreboards and make sure they are in place for all of the pre-game activities, including Mr. Two Bits, the mascot entrance, the Gators Marching Band and team entrance. Gators Always, Swamp Open, & Thunderstruck videos have a new look this season.

Photo stream: Fans can post their photos on social media with the #OnlyinTheSwamp for their chance to get their photo up on the Video Board!

Fans can swing by the Gator Sportshop<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/sportshop.aspx> to gear up with the latest Gators swag.

MORE PRE-GAME FESTIVITY INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_gameday_pre_game_.aspx>
Gators 50|50 Raffle
The Florida Gators are excited to announce that the Florida Victorious Foundation will be managing the 50|50 Raffle for all 2024 Florida Gators football home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, presented by the UF Bookstore. Featuring an extended format that opens the Sunday following each home game through the exciting 4th-quarter drawing, more Gator fans than ever before will be able to participate in the 50/50 Raffle online and in The Swamp. Entries must be made while located in the state of Florida and proceeds support Florida Victorious, the Official NIL partner of the Florida Gators.

ENTER THE GATORS 50|50 RAFFLE NOW<https://gators5050.com/>
Food & Concessions
The 4,000-square-foot Grab "N" Go Gators<https://floridagators.com/news/2023...nnounces-new-grab-n-go-gators-concession.aspx>, located inside Gate 18, is the most convenient way to enjoy Saturdays in the Swamp.

In partnership with the UAA's concessionaire Sodexo Live, Grab N Go Gators, located by Gate 18, features a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, limited hot food and assorted candies and snacks.

The store is equipped with roll up doors for easy access, and its 12 points of sale and latest payment technology make fueling up during Gators games a seamless experience. Grab N Go Gators is a cashless store and will only accept electronic payments.

Additional grab-and-go concessions are also available throughout the stadium:


* Shock Top Helix (Gate 7) and the High Noon Helix (Gate 8) on the north side of the stadium
* Sip N Skip, Gate 9
* Gators Food Patio on the west side of the stadium (Gate 1)
* Section 60
* Section 52

The Gators Food Patio on the West side of the stadium provides a variety of food options, including Classic Italian, Moschellas Special, Chicken Spady and Caprese Sub sandwiches. Additionally, fans can enjoy jumbo cookies, kettle corn, caramel corn and candy, as well as a variety of beers.

Concession areas are also conveniently located in the North end of the stadium in the Shock Top Helix and the High Noon Helix by Gates 7 and 8. Fans can enjoy BBQ, sausage and peppers, burgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs, cheese steak and loaded nachos. Beverages include Modelo, Shock Top, the new pineapple High Noon and 24oz Bud Light Lite along with nonalcoholic beverages.

A selection of Cutwater Spirits in the form of distilled, mixers and ready-to-go canned cocktails are available inside Gate 7. Cutwater is available in a variety of flavors this year for Gator fans to enjoy throughout the football season. Choose from Cutwater Vodka Mule, Rum Tiki Punch, and Pineapple Margarita.

West University Avenue, adjacent to Gator Walk Village, will feature these food trucks on Saturday:

* Flouthern
* Gala Ice
* Big Lee's
* Rollin Sliders
* Monsta Lobsta
* Mexi Cocina
* Tough Guy Cookies

The trucks will open at 12:30 p.m.
Mobile Tickets
To improve security, reduce the risk of ticket fraud and improve fan convenience, all tickets for Florida Gators athletic events can be accessed through a mobile device.

* Download the Florida Gators App (App Store<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passport-transit/id1401505196> | Google Pay<https://play.google.com/store/apps/...parking.mobile.transit.baseapp&hl=en_US&gl=US>).
* Don't Wait Until the Gate: For faster, more efficient gate access, log into your ticket account and add your tickets to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay account. This will greatly reduce issues entering the stadium. (Learn How<https://floridagators.com/sports/2020/9/3/mobile-ticketing.aspx>)
* Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted.
* Beware of fraudulent tickets! There are only three sources authorized to sell tickets to Florida Gators home games: Ticketmaster, the Florida Gators Ticket Office, the Visiting Team's Ticket Office. Purchasing tickets through any other source is strongly discouraged and tickets purchased from any other source may not grant admission to the game. Fans should avoid purchasing tickets from individuals they do not know, especially individuals selling paper tickets. For more information, click here<https://floridagators.com/sports/2024/7/30/counterfeit-tickets.aspx>.
For ticketing assistance on game day, fans should visit the ticket office located at Gate 1 of the O'Connell Center which opens 3 hours prior to kickoff.

Parking on Gameday
The UAA has customized the Waze Traffic App<http://www.waze.com/?DB_OEM_ID=5200> for Game Day to help fans avoid restricted on-campus streets and find the best route to their desired parking location. Select a lot from your mobile device or desktop computer, and the Waze App<http://www.waze.com/?DB_OEM_ID=5200> will provide the best available route to the entrance of the destination.

* Eligible accounts will receive digital passes. For more information contact (352) 375-4683 ext. 5000
* Fans should be aware of road closures around campus for game day festivities, security, and construction. (Learn More<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx#roadclosures>)
A limited number of lots that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-served basis. These lots fill up quickly. Parking on the grass and sidewalks is NOT permitted and any vehicles doing so are at risk of being towed.

MORE PARKING INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_parking_football_.aspx>
Shuttles
As public parking lots are very limited around the stadium, fans can take advantage of the available shuttles<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_shuttles_.aspx>. Game ride tickets can be purchased using the GoRTS Fares Transit app (Apple<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gorts-fares/id1658347255>| Android<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kontron.gorts>) in advance, or on the day of the game using a credit card. Tickets can also be purchased at Park and Ride locations on the day of the game with cash only.

MORE SHUTTLE INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_facilities_shuttles_.aspx>
Campus Access
The following restrictions go into effect three hours prior to kickoff.

* If you are trying to access Gale Lemerand Drive north of Museum Road, you will need a parking pass starting four hours before the game.
* Fans should also be aware that Fletcher Drive is no longer a two-way street. Turning south from University Avenue is not permitted.
* Starting three hours prior to kickoff, no vehicular traffic will be allowed until the end of the game on the following roads:
* West University Avenue between Gale Lemerand Drive to NW 17th Street.
* Gale Lemerand Drive between University Avenue and Stadium Road
* Stadium Road from Gale Lemerand Drive and Fletcher Drive

Staying Cool & Hydrated
The environment at the Swamp can provide a unique advantage on the field. But in the stands, it is important for fans to remain cool and hydrated.

Fans can bring one commercially produced (ex. Aquafina) empty plastic water bottle (max 20 oz) and fill up at the several filling stations inside the stadium.

MORE HYDRATION & COOLING INFORMATION<https://floridagators.com/sports/2015/12/10/_gameday_heat_guide_.aspx>
Restrooms
Inside the Stadium: Please refer to the Stadium Map<https://floridagators.com/documents/2020/9/22/2020_BenHillGriffin_Stadium_Map.pdf>.

Outside the Stadium: Before entering the stadium, fans may utilize restrooms located across campus.

Starting at 8 a.m.

* Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex
* Flavet Field Restroom building
* Reitz Union
* Architecture Building
* Turlington Hall


Starting at 10:30 a.m.

* Stephen C. O'Connell Center (Gate 1 Lobby)
Starting at 11 a.m.

* Norman Hall
* Florida Gym
* Music Building
* Steinbrenner Building
* Stuzin Hall
* UF Law School


Mobile Restroom Units will also be available throughout campus, starting at 9 a.m. on game day.

* Parking Garage 109

* Parking Garage 114
* UF Library West
* UF Music Building
* North Lawn of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gator Walk Village
* RV City at Condron Family Ballpark -- Open for RV City users starting Friday after 4 p.m.
* McCarty Drive


For a map of restrooms around campus, click here<https://floridagators.com/documents/2021/10/5/2021_Gameday_Restrooms_Map.pdf>.

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. Prior to kickoff and before entering the Stadium, fans may utilize the restrooms inside the main atrium of Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

Nursing Suites are available for nursing mothers or women bottle-feeding children, and are located between Gates 15 and 16. Parents can access the Nursing Suite 90 minutes prior to kickoff, in line with regular stadium entry, and the suite will close 20 minutes after the conclusion of a game.

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)

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:

UF Marching Band
Arrive early and stay in your seats at halftime, so you don't miss a special 'Motown' tribute performance by the University of Florida's Fightin' Gator Marching Band.

Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two Bits" cheer. The season opening Mr. Two Bits will be announced game week.
I Won't Back Down
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.

Honorary Two Bits
Join in one of the Swamp's most iconic moments prior to kickoff with the Celebrity "Mr. Two Bits" cheer. Jevon Kearse, a member of the 1996 championship team, is "Mr. Two Bits<https://floridagators.com/news/2024/8/27/football-the-freak-is-miami-mr-two-bits-aug-27-2024.aspx>" for the Miami game.

This is hilarious!

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Top players from Mississippi will visit the Gators this weekend:

EVERY democrat. Imagine using this garbage when FJB checked his watch at the 13 fallen's arrival

Brady Hart is looking good and Jayvon Boggs went off 4 TDs in the first half.

Jawaan Taylor and Chauncey were great players. Would love to get Javion Hilson in the fold as well.

-A biased Cocoa High Grad 🤣

I might sip on a bourbon later tonight but I want to feel energized and refreshed for tomorrows game. For some reason the Gators usually play how I feel on Saturday. If I'm hungover they play hungover. If I'm rested and energized so are the Gators!!! In my book.

It's like Gator fans Xmas Eve what do yall have planned?

In y'all's opinion what is the best section and approx row or area in BHG, excluding the premium seating (Champions club, touchdown terrace and Bull Gator Deck). I’ve always liked on the 50 yard line 30-40 rows up. What about yall?

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I haven’t heard from Blake in a while. Hope he’s OK. Wonder what his thoughts are being that this is the eve of the game

…in spite of ESPN slobbering all over them

According to my calender, SkyNet has been self aware for more than 24 hours and I haven't seen a single nuclear warhead.

Odd, that. 😎

Are the key to this game. This qb needs to stay in the pocket and collapse it from the inside.

Big backs that we can not let get a head of steam to the second level.

Qb holds the ball when not blitzed an avg of 4 sec with majority of picks from late reads.

Let's Go Billy...call a balls out one. We are with you.

Three Miami Hurricanes to watch versus Florida
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The 2024 college football season has finally arrived! The Florida Gators will kick off the 2024 season with an in-state rivalry game. The Gators will host the Miami Hurricanes in their 2024 home opener.



The Gators are coming off a tough 2023 season after going 5-7 and missing a bowl game. The Hurricanes finished last season with a 7-6 record including a bowl loss to Rutgers. Here are three Miami Hurricanes to watch versus the Florida Gators.



QB Cam Ward



The Miami Hurricanes were very busy in the Transfer Portal last offseason looking to replace and upgrade the talent on their roster. One of Miami's biggest acquisitions last spring was former Washington State quarterback, Cam Ward.



Cam Ward was one of the top players available in the Transfer Portal after deciding not to declare for the NFL Draft. Ward committed to Miami and will make his first start as a Hurricane against the Gators on Saturday.



During the 2023 season, Ward completed 66.6% of his passes for 3,736 yards, 25 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also rushed for 144 yards and eight touchdowns. Ward tends to hold the ball too long and his decision-making while under pressure is questionable.



2. DE Rueben Bain



Sophomore defensive end Rueben Bain is coming off an excellent freshman campaign and is looking to build off of last season’s success. Bain was one of the best pass rushers in the ACC last season and might be Miami’s best defensive player.



During his freshman season, Bain recorded 44 total tackles including 21 solo tackles. He also had 12.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles. Bain was named the 2023 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and a consensus Freshman All-American.



Bain could be a game-wrecker for the Miami defense this season. He’s a skilled pass rusher who should demand some double team to prevent him from creating havoc in the backfield.





3. RB Damien Martinez



Another big name in the Transfer Portal Miami added to their roster was former Oregon State running back, Damien Martinez. The junior halfback had two very productive seasons for the Beavers and is looking to continue that success in the ACC with the Hurricanes.



During the 2023 season, Martinez led the Oregon State offense in rushing. He rushed for 1,185 yards in 194 carries and nine touchdowns. He also caught eleven passes for 126 receiving yards. Martinez was named to the 2023 All-Pac-12 First Team.



Martinez will be the feature back for the Miami Hurricanes and has already played against the Florida Gators. In the 2022 SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl, Martinez and Oregon State beat the Gators 30-3. Martinez only had three carries in the game and rushed for twelve yards.

They are playing in Colorado for 3 matches. You can download the Mountain West Network and watch the games live. Tonight is Colorado State at 8, then No Colorado on Sat and Michigan State on Sunday. Go 🐊🏐!

The Gators head west this weekend for three matches against Colorado St., Northern Colorado and Michigan St.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 11 Florida volleyball team opens the 2024 season with a Rocky Mountain road trip this Labor Day weekend.

MATCHUPS
Friday, Aug. 30 – 8 p.m. ET
No. 11 Florida at Colorado State
Florida: 0-0 | Colorado State 0-0
Moby Arena – Ft.Collins, Colo.

Saturday, Aug. 31 – 8 p.m. ET
No. 11 Florida at Northern Colorado
Florida: 0-0 | Northern Colorado: 0-0
Bank of Colorado Arena – Greeley, CO

Sunday, Sept. 1 – 5 p.m. ET
No. 11 Florida vs. Michigan State
Florida: 0-0 | Michigan State: 0-0
Moby Arena – Ft. Collins, CO



ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES

* Florida's roster looks a bit different from a year ago, as the Gators welcome eight newcomers to the 2024 roster.

* The Gators lost a senior class of four student-athletes, including Atlanta Vibe draftee Anna Dixon and Kennedy Muff, Nnedi Okammor and Sofia Victoria.

* The six freshmen bring in numerous accolades, including Gatorade Player of the Year, State Champions, national team experience and high school All-America honors. The two transfers bring in All-American and All-Conference honors as well as bring a plethora of experience to the court.

* Florida returns 2023 AVCA Second Team All-American and All-SEC Freshman Kennedy Martin who leads all Gator attackers that are returning to the 2024 team. Her 492 kills registered during her rookie season is the most from any freshman in Florida history.

* The Gator offense remains intact as it returns .639 percent of its kills from 2023. Florida's top-two in kills, Kennedy Martin (492) and AC Fitzpatrick (298), remain with the team.

* Florida remains incredibly strong behind the service line, returning .764 percent of its service aces.

* The Gators look to fill the production lost at the net, as they lost .455 percent of their solo blocks and .465 percent of their block assists. Kennedy Martin leads all Gator blockers that are returning. Martin recorded 108 block assists and 4 solo blocks last season.


PRESEASON RANKINGS
The Gators enter the season ranked No. 11 in the AVCA Division I Coaches’ Poll on Aug. 19, marking the 33rd consecutive season the Gators are a preseason Top-15 team. The streak runs all the way to 1992, and only Nebraska boasts a longer active streak. Florida, who earned one first-place vote and was picked to finish second in the SEC behind newest member and two-time defending National Champions Texas, is one of six SEC teams in the top-25.


PRESEASON AWARDS
Florida had two members named to the Preseason All-SEC Team: Alexis Stucky and Kennedy Martin. Stucky collected her second career Preseason All-SEC honor, while Martin garnered her first. The duo continues the streak of Florida having at least one player named to the Preseason All-SEC Team since the conference’s first team was named in 2008.


SCOUTING REPORT

Colorado State

* 2023 Record: 19-12 overall | 13-7 Mountain West

* Series History

* Florida leads series 4-2 (3-2 under Mary Wise)

* 3-set: 2-1 | 4-set: 1-1 | 5-set: 1-0

* Home: 3-1 | Away: 1-1 | Neutral: 0-0

* Last time out: 2010 | W 3-1 | Home |25-22, 25-19, 25-27, 25-21


* Quick Hits

* Six returners, including four fifth-year athletes

* Picked to finish first in Mountain West Conference in 2024

* Finished second in both 2023 regular season and tournament standings in the Mountain West Conference


Northern Colorado

* 2023 Record: 18-12 overall | 12-4 Big Sky

* Series History

* Saturday’s match marks the first time the two programs will face eachother.

* Quick Hits

* 10 returners, six newcomers

* Picked to finish fourth in Big Sky Conference in 2024

* Finished second in 2023 Big Sky Conference regular season


Michigan State

* 2023 Record: 17-14 overall | 9-11 Big Ten

* Series History

* Florida leads series 2-0 (2-0 under Mary Wise)

* 3-set: 1-0 | 4-set: 1-0 | 5-set: 0-0

* Home: 1-0 | Away: 1-0 | Neutral: 0-0

* Last time out: 2016 | W 3-0 | Away | 25-13, 25-16, 25-19


* Quick Hits

* 15 returners, six newcomers

* Its 17 victories in 2023 were the most by the program since 2018

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