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The Gators' 23-7 loss to the Sooners marked the most disappointing performance yet in Jon Sumrall's first season. Florida's offense continued to regress, reaching a new low, while a defense that had shown signs of improvement couldn't get off the field when it mattered most. As the game slipped away, many fans hit the exits early. Some took to social media, message boards and call-in shows to voice their frustration. Sumrall didn't hide his disappointment, but he vowed to address the problems facing his program. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark lay out the laundry list of concerns that were impossible to ignore Saturday night. 0:00 Shared QB duties 5:45 Honeymoon over for Sumrall 9:14 Turning point 11:12 Thumps-up 12:26 Thumbs-down 13:30 Second guess: QB decision 17:14: Game ball 18:23 Biggest concert: Fans feel duped 20:23 Sumrall Soapbox 24:30 Post-game players 28:23 Final thoughts 30:30 Urban Meyer recognition 32:30 The Golden Era 35:40 Jeremy Foley's Corner

The Gators welcome Oklahoma to the Swamp for the first time as Jon Sumrall's team looks to bounce back from a humbling loss to Georgia. Both schools are searching for answers on offense and in need of a win in what shapes up to be a defensive battle. Meanwhile, Todd Golden's top-ranked Gators opened the season with two convincing wins, leaning on their veteran frontcourt while showing an encouraging touch from beyond the arc. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar touch on many storylines as multiple sports converge in Gainesville. 0:00 News for the Day: QB, VBIII 6:41 Jeramiah McCloud suspended 8:33 College Football Playoff conversation 12:07 Urban Meyer honored 19:07 Reason for optimism 19:55 Reason for pessimism 21:56 Match-up offense 23:25 Match-up defense 29:47 Coordinator Corner: Brad White/Buster Faulkner 34:08 Final thoughts — Percy Harvin deserves honor 41:19 Pick game 43:18 The Golden Era 46:59 Jeremy Foley's Corner

Florida's loss to Georgia wasn't entirely unexpected. The Gators' uninspired, undisciplined performance was. Quarterback chaos, a season-high four turnovers, a slew of penalties and a critical special teams gaffe added up to a 27-8 loss and sixth straight defeat in the rivalry. Jon Sumrall's team now looks to regroup as it enters the final stretch featuring four winnable games. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar reflect on the loss, Florida's 1-3 October and whether the Gators can finish strong. 0:00 Undisciplined, chaotic performance 3:45 Turning point 6:18 Thumbs-up 9:33 Thumbs-down 12:02 Second guess 14:21 Game ball 15:43 VBIII proven to be fragile 16:54 Biggest concern: Penalties 19:57 Sumrall's Soapbox 25:42 Post game: Locker room view  27:54 Final thoughts 30:57 Urban Meyer in Ring of Honor 33:34 The Golden Era 35:13 Jeremy Foley's Corner

Florida's win at Texas and Georgia's home loss to Auburn have given Jon Sumrall's team hope the Bulldogs might be beatable. Kirby Smart's program has won eight of nine in the series, is two-time defending SEC champions and 11.5-point favorites. But this season has shown anything can happen in the topsy-turvy SEC. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark weigh the Gators' chances, Sumrall's quarterback decision, Vernell Brown III's likely return and much more about Saturday's big game. 0:00 QB question 5:55 Kirby Smart program 9:24 Training room — VBIII return 12:02 Reason for optimism — 3 amigos on field together 13:54 Reason for pessimism — on the road 15:20 Matchup offense 17:39 Matchup defense 19:14 Attention paid 21:02 On the spot 24:00 Coordinator corner 28:57 Final thoughts 35:08 Pick the game 36:22 The Golden Era 42:12 Jeremy Foley's Corner

The Gators didn't cave when things got tough at Texas. After folding against Missouri and South Carolina, Jon Sumrall's team erased a two-touchdown deficit to pick up their second win against a Top 10 opponent. Tramell Jones Jr. made the plays that mattered in his first start, and the offensive line and defense finally stepped up. Florida now looks to build on the performance in two weeks against Georgia. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators' gritty, gutsy day in Austin.\ 0:00 Shocker of a game 4:10 Turning point 6:43 Tramell Jones Jr. 7:16 Thumbs-up: Defense 11:29 Thumbs-down : VBIII 13:56 Second-guessing QB plan: College football not Game of Thrones 16:33 Game ball 19:17 Biggest concern: Handling success 20:38 Sumrall's Soapbox 22:09 Locker room view 24:34 Final thoughts: SEC is weekly blood bath 32:31 Golden Era 36:38 Jeremy Foley's Corner

The toughest stretch of the season arrives at a bad time for Jon Sumrall's team. Florida's 4-0 start is a distant memory after consecutive double-digit losses. It could get worse before it gets better. The Gators head to Austin to face one of the nation's top defenses with strong-armed sophomore Tramell Jones Jr., who'll be making his first start in place of injured starter Aaron Philo. Jones looks to ignite an attack searching for answers on a team with plenty of questions. During Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar address them, weigh the Gators' chances this weekend and their goals going forward. 0:00 QB drama 4:45 Reason for optimism: Players stepping up 6:53 Reason for pessimism: A lot to fix 9:00 Rebuild the attitude 9:55 Matchup offense 12:38 Matchup defense 14:25 Attention paid: VBIII 18:06 On the spot 22:00 Coordinator corner 25:23 Final thoughts 31:10 Training room 32:29 The Golden Era 34:16 Jeremy Foley's Corner 35:43 Picking the game

Jon Sumrall's Gators coasted through September, but suddenly are searching for answers after consecutive lopsided losses. The latest was at the hands of South Carolina, losers of eight straight SEC games and with coach Shane Beamer on the hot seat. Florida now looks to get on track against its toughest two-game stretch of the season, beginning Saturday at Texas. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark wonder where the Gators go from here just two weeks after Sumrall's rebuild appeared to be ahead of schedule. 0:00 Where's this thing headed? 4:00 Dramatic rise and dramatic fall 5:12 Turning point 7:15 Thumbs-up 9:20 Thumbs-down 10:18 Second guess 14:12 Game ball 16:40 VBIII 17:20: Biggest concern 20:52: Sumrall's Assessment 25:55 Locker-room view 29:24 Has Sumrall been muzzled? 33:05 Final thoughts 38:25 Jeremy Foley's Corner

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) (52) 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)