As the transfer portal closes for the Florida Gators, expectations are shifting under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. (Gators Breakdown)<\/p>\n
As the transfer portal closes for the Florida Gators, expectations are shifting under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall. David Waters discusses the Florida Gators 2026 season expectations with Gators Breakdown Plus members following significant transfer portal activity. Plus, analysis of On3\u2019s way-too-early college football top 25 rankings for 2026, which surprisingly includes the Florida Gators under Jon Sumrall\u2019s first season as head coach.<\/p>\n
This story originally published at GatorsBreakdown.com<\/a> <\/p>\n Want more Gators Breakdown? Join Gators Breakdown Plus<\/a><\/p>\n Get Gators Breakdown merchandise. Shop here<\/a><\/p>\n LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes<\/a> of Gators Breakdown<\/a><\/p>\n Follow David Waters on Twitter @GatorDave_SEC<\/a> to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:<\/p>\n Megaphone<\/a> | Apple Podcasts<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4Jax – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:31<\/p>\n Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekend<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n 2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekendDeputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker County<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n Deputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker CountyCity blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumpingChief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn’t over yet<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn’t over yetHonoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n Honoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade5 side hustles that actually work!<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:15<\/p>\n 5 side hustles that actually work!Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arrive<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arriveSnow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on Sunday<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n Snow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on SundaySafety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd <\/p>\n \u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n Safety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:24<\/p>\n Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigationJacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstated<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n Jacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstatedIn case you haven’t noticed, it’s been a little cold in Jacksonville…<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n In case you haven’t noticed, it’s been a little cold in Jacksonville…Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry open<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry openReporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in Jacksonville<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n Reporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in JacksonvilleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JU<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n THROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JUWoman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG says<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n Woman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG saysFlorida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increase<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n Florida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increaseChilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n Chilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaBelgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldierWhy do ICE agents cover their faces? That’s a question many religious leaders want answered <\/p>\n \u25b6 0:59<\/p>\n Why do ICE agents cover their faces? That’s a question many religious leaders want answered Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet<\/p>\n \u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn discusses potential snow in our region as temps continue to plummet23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:47<\/p>\n 23-year-old Gainesville mother calls 911 to admit she drowned her 7-month-old in bathtub: police say2 Gainesville police officers who were injured in shootout released from hospital<\/p>\n \u25b6 0:12<\/p>\n 2 Gainesville police officers who were injured in shootout released from hospitalMan killed in shootout with Gainesville police<\/p>\n \u25b6 2:05<\/p>\n Man killed in shootout with Gainesville policePrevious photoNext photo