The University of Florida football team revealed the dates for the 2026 schedule in conjunction with SEC Network on Thursday night. Television time windows and network designations will be announced at a later time.

Florida football will open SEC play on the road for the second straight season, facing Auburn for the first time since 2019 and the first time on the Plains since 2011. It pits a battle of first-year coaches, as Sumrall will face Auburn’s Alex Golesh, who led USF to an 18-16 upset over the Gators at The Swamp on Sept. 6, 2025.

Florida football's 2026 schedule was officially released Dec. 11, featuring opponents who went a combined 82-62 in regular season action in 2025.

Florida football's former defensive line coach Gerald Chatman will remain with the Gators after being promoted to assistant head coach.

Rooting for Jon Sumrall today and obviously once he gets to Gainesville. Fellow Gator Laura Rutledge is REALLY excited about the Sumrall era at UF and noted that Tim Tebow is as well. pic.twitter.com/hPHyA3iAXW

The 2026 FSU football schedule is taking shape. The Seminoles will host Clemson, NC State, SMU, and Virginia at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Florida football receiver Tank Hawkins announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal via social media on Wednesday.

The NC State Wolfpack will take on the Memphis Tigers in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. ESPN will broadcast the matchup between the Atlantic Coast Conference and American Athletic Conference programs.