Florida hasn't faced Alabama since 2021, while Texas will face Florida in each of its first two seasons in the SEC. A year off from the LSU rivalry can't hurt either. Knowing that bragging rights last for twice as long will only create more tension when the two meet.

G AINESVILLE, Fla.-- Ahead of his induction to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, former Florida Gators men's basketball coach Billy Donovan is set to be honored by the university during the football team's season opener against Long Island on Aug. 30.

The SEC announced it will go to a nine-game football schedule on August 21. Here’s what Florida AD Scott Stricklin said about the move and how it will affect the Gators.