Florida Gators football enter a new era as head coach John Sumrall faces a manageable SEC schedule in 2026. With high expectations, can Florida turn roster stability and strategic hires like Buster Faulkner and Brad White into a breakthrough season? Early matchups against Auburn, Ole Miss, and Missouri set the stage, while the road test at Texas promises a defining moment for Summerall’s squad. Will Pete Golding’s Ole Miss debut or Kentucky’s home-field advantage prove decisive?

 

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