Finishing the season below six wins and missing a bowl game for the first time since 2017, Florida's 2023 campaign was not the year Gator fans hoped it to be. However, Florida ranks fourth in the SEC in terms of returning production for 2024, with 68 percent of the team heading back to Gainesville for the 2024 season.
That being said, the Gators have a difficult schedule coming up, with nine opponents from ESPN's "Way-Too-Early" top 25.
Florida added 12 players through the transfer portal in the offseason to try and bolster its roster ahead of the gauntlet, including safety Asa Turner from Washington, cornerback Jameer Grimsley from Alabama and defensive lineman Joey Slackman from Penn, the 2023 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.
Coach Billy Napier is also signing the 14th best recruiting class in the country, adding 19 commits to the active roster. Five-star quarterback DJ Lagway, the Gatorade and MaxPreps National Player of the Year, and offensive lineman LJ McCray, the 10th ranked player in the country, will join the Gators.
Despite several transfer portal exits, the Gators sport a ton of returning talent. Starting quarterback Graham Mertz is on his way back for the 2024 season, as is Montrell Johnson Jr., who will lead the running back room after the departure of Trevor Etienne. Wide receiver Eugene Wilson Jr. is also looking to impress in his sophomore season.
Defensively, lineman Cam Jackson, linebacker Shemar James and safety Jordan Castell all return to boost Florida's defensive prowess, which will be aided by the transfer additions of Turner and Slackman, among others.
Here's what to know to watch Florida's Orange and Blue game in 2024.
What channel is the Florida spring game on today?
- Live stream: ESPN+ | SEC Network+
Florida's spring game will not be televised, but rather live streamed on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. The latter is part of the ESPN+ platform. ESPN+ costs $10.99 a month and is separate from cable subscriptions and the ESPN App.
ESPN+ is supported on numerous devices, browsers and TV-connected devices; a list can be found here.
What time is the Florida spring game?
- Date: Saturday, April 13
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Florida's spring game will kick off at approximately 1 p.m. ET at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla. ESPN+ has not announced who will be calling the scrimmage.
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Florida spring game tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickers for the Florida spring game are available on StubHub, with a complete rundown on prices and seating accessible via the link below.
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Florida spring game roster 2024
Florida hasn't revealed the Blue or Orange rosters for its 2024 spring game. Until then, you can view the Gators' 2024 football roster here.
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