Florida Gators

The Florida Gators represent the University of Florida, competing in the Southeastern Conference from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium—the Swamp—in Gainesville. The Gators embody the spirit of the Sunshine State, with a program that has won three national championships and produced countless NFL stars. Florida has cultivated a reputation for speed, athleticism, and aggressive defense. The program competes in the SEC East. Gator fans pack the Swamp and create one of the most intimidating environments in college football. Florida represents one of America's largest public universities with a fanbase that spans the state and beyond.

Florida football began in 1906, and the program achieved its greatest success under Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer. The Gators won national championships in 1996, 2006, and 2008. Tim Tebow, Danny Wuerffel, and Emmitt Smith are among the many legends. The rivalry with Georgia—the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party—and with Florida State define the schedule. Florida's identity as a program that recruits nationally and competes for championships has endured. The Swamp's reputation as a place where opponents' dreams come to die has been earned through decades of dominance.