Florida’s football program has announced the full slate of activities for its 2026 fall camp, marking the official start of preparation for the upcoming season. Practices will open on August 5, with two intra‑squad scrimmages slated for August 15 and August 22, giving coaches a first look at the roster in game‑like settings.
Head coach Jon Sumrall is set to address the media on August 4, where he will outline the team’s offseason work, discuss expectations and provide insight into the competitive landscape as the Gators move toward their season opener on September 5 against Florida Atlantic.
A central storyline of the camp is the quarterback competition between Tramell Jones Jr. and Aaron Philo. Both signal a different background: Philo brings prior exposure to the system after following offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech, while Jones Jr. arrives as a highly touted recruit looking to make his mark.
The Gauntlet: Building Resilience
Director of Football Performance Rusty Whitt’s offseason program, nicknamed “The Gauntlet,” is designed to forge both mental toughness and physical durability. The regimen blends intense conditioning with cognitive challenges, aiming to produce players who can thrive under pressure as the schedule tightens.
With the camp slated to wrap up before the September 5 opener, the Gators will use the final weeks to solidify depth charts, fine‑tune special teams and embed the playbook into everyday practice. The momentum generated during camp is expected to carry over into the first game, setting the tone for the remainder of the season.