Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

The Gators look to move past their collapse at Missouri, returning to the Swamp to face a South Carolina program in free fall. The Gamecocks have lost eight straight SEC games, the past five when holding a lead. Coach Shane Beamer is on the hot seat and trying to save himself. Jon Sumrall's Gators have their own issues, including one of league's worst defenses and an offensive line that was stampeded over last weekend. During Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar break down a must-win game for the Gators with a trip to Texas and a date in Atlanta with Georgia on the horizon.

• 2:29 Reason for optimism
• 5:13 Reason for pessimism
• 7:17 Match-up offense
• 8:46 Match-up defense
• 11:07 Attention paid
• 14:23 On the spot
• 17:07 Coordinator corner
• 21:50 Final thoughts: Must-win game
• 26:22 Training room
• 30:44 Golden Era
• 35:50 Jeremy Foley's Corner
• 39:59 Picking the game

Jon Sumrall's Gators had risen into the Top 10 and moved into the College Football Playoff conversation after rolling through September unbeaten behind a high-powered offense. But Sumrall also knew his first Florida team was flawed. He found out how much during a 28-point loss to the Tigers. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators' latest indignity at Missouri and what needs to change moving forward.

• 0:00 Blood bath or building block?
• 3:35 Thumbs up
• 4:15 Thumbs down
• 7:42 Sumrall warning
• 8:58: Second guess: voters
• 11:27 Game ball
• 13:26 Sumrall's Assessment
• 15:51 Blame defense
• 16:55 Pointed out the flaws
• 20:00 Owning the loss
• 21:18 Humble yourself or be humbled
• 22:39 Final thoughts
• 30:21 Foley's Corner: Volleyball and golf

Swamps Things returns from hibernation with Florida ranked in the top 10 in football and with the presumed No. 1 in men's basketball. Jon Sumrall's squad looks to end the Gators' struggles at No. 25 Missouri and pick up the program's first road win against a ranked opponent since 2018. Earlier in the week, Todd Golden's program received good news with Denzel Aberdeen's favorable eligibility ruling, adding to the team's embarrassment of riches. During Swamp Things' triumphant return, Mark and Edgar catch up to discuss a long-awaited hey-day for the Gators.

• 1:58 Jon Sumrall vs. Billy Napier
• 6:36 Reason for optimism
• 8:15 Reason for pessimism
• 10:36 Unbelievable Jaden Baugh
• 12:55 Matchup defense
• 15:02 Attention paid
• 17:33 On the spot
• 19:54 Coordinator Corner: Buster Faulkner
• 23:03 Coordinator Corner: Brad White
• 25:14 Final thoughts
• 28:45 Golden Era
• 31:30 Denzel Aberdeen injunction
• 36:57 Jeremy Foley's Corner: Volleyball, soccer
• 39:45 Pick the game: UF vs Missouri

New coach Jon Sumrall and Co. secured their five targets from the 2025 Gators, led by 1,000-yard rusher Jadan Baugh, and added more than a dozen newcomers from the transfer portal. Florida addressed several key areas, including a trio of offensive linemen, during a crazy and critical week. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the comings and goings, including DJ Lagway's return to the Lone Star State, that will shape the 2026 roster.

• Gators keep top 5 (00:00)
• Key to turnaround (10:23)
• Portal needs: QB (11:49)
• Portal needs: Offense line (16:08)
• Portal: Respecting/enforcing rules (32:00)
• Treating players like professional athletes (38:20)
• DJ Lagway lands at Baylor (42:45)
• Programs with deeper pockets than SEC schools (45:36)
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• Where is football in SEC? (52:55)
• Men's basketball (57:51)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner (1:01:03)

The transfer portal opens on Friday as new coach Jon Sumrall and his staff continue to construct the 2026 Gators. Attrition is already underway, highlighted by quarterback DJ Lagway's departure. Many players reportedly intend to enter the portal, including receiver Tre Wilson. Others could follow, but continue to negotiate, led by tailback Jadan Baugh, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods. Meanwhile, rising stars, including linebacker Myles Graham and receiver Vernell Brown III, are back in the fold. The question then remains: Who's headed to Gainesville? It's a lot of moving parts, but during the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar try to piece it all together during the new age of college football.

• Cold reality of college football: NIL/portal (00:00)
• Player status: Goners (6:15)
• Player status: Still negotiating (13:08)
• Player status: Coming back (25:45)
• Announcing returners ripped (30:44)
• Finding new ways of thinking (36:30)
• Jon Sumrall's hires (38:44)
• Who are the targets? (47:22)
• College Football Playoff picks (55:35)
• Men's basketball (1:02:14)
• Women's basketball (1:08:46)

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway hits the transfer portal after a sophomore slump and slew of injuries left a new coaching staff wondering if the 20-year-old was worth the investment. Lagway's exit is among many. But reinforcements are on the way as free agency in college football begins, even with the portal not set to open until Jan. 2. Meanwhile, Sumrall continues to build his staff even as he prepares Tulane for Saturday's CFP matchup at Ole Miss. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators' comings and goings.

• Gators dropping like flies (00:00)
• Where does DJ go? (8:30)
• New Gator QB? (17:28)
• Who does UF want to keep? (22:47)
• Roster will be unrecognizable (30:53)
• Phill Trautwein and other hires (32:00)
• Need continuity for team (40:43)
• Heisman voters slammed (43:24)
• College game picks (50:44)
• Jeremy Foley''s Corner: Men's basketball (56:52)

New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall didn't waste any time making his two biggest staff hires, culminating with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Sumrall made the moves while also coaching Tulane to the AAC title to earn a CFP bid and overseeing two recruiting classes. Sumrall's multi-tasking and expediency is a change of pace to Billy Napier's measured approach. The CFP selection committee's methods came under fire after it revealed a 12-team field without Notre Dame. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar praise Sumrall's alacrity and discuss the CFP's methodology, while also touching on a busy stretch in Florida's other sports.

• Home-run hires: White, Chapman (00:00)
• Miami, Notre Dame, Alabama (21:27)
• College playoff matchups (44:44)
• Lane train talk continues (55:03)
• Jon Sumrall endorsement (57:30)
• Men's basketball (1:02:00)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Volleyball, soccer (1:07:14)

UF introduced Jon Sumrall Monday to conclude a robust six-week search that targeted Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin before landing on Tulane's up-and-coming coach. With Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Danny Wuerffel in attendance, Sumrall vowed to deliver wins, exciting offenses, hard-nosed defenses and impactful special teams. Along the way, the 43-year-old mixed passion, humor and plenty of energy to surely convince some skeptics with their hearts set on Kiffin to give Sumrall a chance. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar are clearly sold on Sumrall's potential and presentation, while they dug into the details of UF AD Scott Stricklin's quest to make the most important hire of his career.

• Jon Sumrall to UF (00:00)
• Lane Kiffin ending (5:50)
• Kiffin/Sumrall timeline (10:27)
• Offensive coach position, DJ Lagway's future (20:30)
• Sumrall: Not Billy Napier 2.0 (28:47)
• Defensive coach position (34:45)
• Scott Stricklin actions (38:02)
• New GM Dave Caldwell (45:51)
• Urban Meyer on Sumrall (49:40)
• Steve Spurrier on Sumrall (56:08)
• Sumrall leans in to challenge (58:17)
• UF vs. FSU (1:00:02)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens basketball (1:05:28)
• Game picks (1:08:40)

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has a decision to make. It can't come soon enough for Florida fans, who hope the Gators' top target to replace Billy Napier is heading to Gainesville. Kiffin will announce his decision Saturday, when Florida and Florida State will square off in the Swamp on Senior Day. A meeting of longtime rivals with plenty of bad blood between them will be overshadowed by Kiffin, who could decide to remain in Oxford or head to LSU to leave the Gators pivoting to their backup plan. As two fanbases brace to be left at the altar, Edgar and Mark discuss the dramatic days ahead during the latest Swamp Things.

• Does Lane Kiffin know where he's going? (00:00)
• How does Kiffin make announcement? (6:45)
• If not Kiffin, then who? (10:42)
• Gators collapse under Vols (13:10)
• Lagway's struggles continue (17:14)
• Least anticipated UF-FSU game (23:18)
• What are staffs' next steps (30:27)
• Matchup offense: Jaden Baugh (32:10)
• Attention paid: DJ's next steps (35:31)
• On the spot: Scott Stricklin (37:24)
• Final thought: Craziest coaching carousel (39:30)
• Game picks (45:48)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens Basketball (51:20)

The twist and turns of Florida's coaching search continued as top target Lane Kiffin tried to stay the course at Ole Miss. The Rebels' push for a CFP berth remained the focus for the 50-year-old amid the push for an answer about his coaching future. While Kiffin remains mum, Mark and Edgar have plenty to say during latest Swamp Things, including some thoughts on Saturday's Tennessee game and Urban Meyer's return to Gainesville.

• Fight for Lane Kiffin (00:00)
• College coaching search is flawed (8:12)
• Jon Sumerall (10:29)
• Kiffin shell game (12:30)
• Lincoln Riley (14:27)
• Eli Drinkwitz (16:00)
• Tennessee coming to the Swamp (18:34)
• Reason for pessimism (22:20)
• Matchup offense (23:20)
• Matchup defense (24:40)
• Urban Meyer being honored (28:48)
• Football game picks (33:55)
• Jeremy Foley's Corner (36:57)