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Coach Jon Sumrall criticized the Florida Gators' defense as 'atrocious' after a 45‑point win, highlighting communication lapses and promising swift improvements before upcoming SEC challenges.
Navy kicks off its 2026 campaign with a road conference game against Florida Atlantic University on September 12, marking the first such matchup of the year and the first three‑game road stretch since 2010.
Florida Atlantic’s high‑scoring offense, led by returning quarterback Caden Veltkamp and wideout Easton Messer, faces a Florida defense still reeling from turnover issues, with the game slated for 7:45 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
The Gators’ 66‑21 win over Florida Atlantic marked the program’s highest‑scoring opener since 1994 and highlighted the early promise of new head coach Jon Sumrall.
Florida’s season opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 5 will showcase new coach Jon Sumrall’s system, a revamped backfield featuring 1,000‑yard rusher Jadan Baugh, and a defense anchored by standout tacklers Myles Graham and Bryce Thornton. The game, televised on the SEC Network and streamed on Fubo TV, will be called by analysts Matt Schumaker and Aaron Murray.
After a 4-8 record in Zach Kittley’s debut, the Owls retain quarterback Caden Veltkamp and receiver Easton Messer, face a tough slate including Florida, FIU and Army, and are projected to win around 4.5 games.
The latest 2026 preseason rankings of all 138 FBS teams highlight the growing influence of NIL deals and the transfer portal, with early‑season matchups, coaching moves and offensive revamps set to dictate which programs can turn potential into contention.
A computer‑driven simulation of the 2026 college football season predicts a crowded field of Heisman contenders, with quarterbacks overwhelmingly favored and several underrated players emerging as potential winners.