{"id":228011,"date":"2026-04-11T23:06:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T23:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228011\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T23:06:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T23:06:28","slug":"florida-football-fans-feel-winds-of-change-in-orange-and-blue-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/228011\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida football fans feel winds of change in Orange and Blue game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under clear blue skies, a breath of fresh air returned Saturday, April 11 to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium<\/a> for Florida football\u2019s<\/a> annual Orange and Blue spring game<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sure, the game didn\u2019t matter and was scored with a wacky new gimmick that gave the defense points for a missed field goal. But that didn\u2019t stop the 47,100 Florida <\/a>fanatics from feeling the winds of change in the first showing of the Jon Sumrall<\/a> era.<\/p>\n

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That aura was backed up on the field.<\/p>\n

Before the game, former Florida<\/a> punter Johnny Townsend said at his tailgate that he wanted to see an exciting game, and he got his wish as the Gator offense, under new offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, looked explosive \u2014 especially at wide receiver.<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Players autograph items bright by fans after second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Players autograph items bright by fans after second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans wait to have their items autographed after the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Player autograph items after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans get autographs after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans wait for player after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football flips South Carolina CB Aamaury Fountain after Orange and Blue game<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall speaks to the team after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall autographs items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Players autograph items during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida head coach Jon Sumrall poses with fans after the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) intercepts a pass during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Vincent Brown Jr. (36) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back London Montgomery (24) rushes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Will Griffin (11) sets up during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aidan Warner (16) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida gets ready rush out before the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) and Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) celebrate during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida cornerback J’Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida cornerback J’Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida cornerback J’Vari Flowers (6) intercepts in the end zone during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (1) gets stopped during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Fans enjoy the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Duke Clark (20) gets stopped by Florida cornerback J’Vari Flowers (6) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) hands off to Florida running back London Montgomery (24) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Breaking down Florida football’s top performances from the Orange and Blue game<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Micah Mays Jr. (5) celebrates during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) scores during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Javion Toombs (37) during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Byron Louis (27) gets stopped by Florida cornerback Onis Konanbanny (3) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Byron Louis (27) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) rolls out during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Aaron Philo (12) passes during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Evan Pryor (21) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida wide receiver Bailey Stockton (3) takes a spill during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Still no clarity on Florida football QB competition following spring game<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. (9) passes during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida tight end Luke Harpring (15) gets stopped by Florida strong safety DJ Coleman (33) during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

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Florida football hosts its annual Orange and Blue spring game. See the photos!<\/p>\n

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs during the first half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

Wake Forest transfer Micah Mayes broke out with four catches for 122 yards and a touchdown, while Auburn transfer Eric Singleton led the squad in catches with six for 92 yards and a touchdown of his own.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a great feeling. Just want to be really explosive, really electric out there,\u201d Mayes said. \u201cI just want to keep going and continue into the fall.\u201d<\/p>\n

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All this came without the services of Dallas Wilson, who missed most of spring practice and the game Saturday. Sumrall said that if this was the regular season, Wilson would have played, but the coach chose to be cautious. The redshirt freshman still clocked 21.5 MPH running at practice Thursday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think when we get him back, you add him to the equation in our receiver room, you go five, six deep. It\u2019s a really good room. We need 7, 8, 9 to continue to grow, too,\u201d Sumrall said. \u201cBut you talk about VB (Vernell Brown III) and Singleton and Dallas and Bailey (Stockton) and Micah and TJ Abrams. It\u2019s, like, OK, we might look pretty good out there.\u201d<\/p>\n

The running backs stayed mostly quiet on the stat sheet, but Faulkner said the room remains dynamic, led by Jadan Baugh, the Gators best offensive player and one of the top backs in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it’s a really deep room. I think we got some guys with some different skill sets. You could see some two back stuff maybe down the road,\u201d Faulkner said. \u201cObviously, Jadan was kind of on a pitch count. We wanted to see what some other guys would do. But I was impressed with them as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs during the second half of the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

All in all, it was a welcome change from last season when UF averaged just 16 points per game vs. FBS opponents.<\/p>\n

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Jack Busby, a former season ticket holder, mentioned Khalil Jackson. The receiver earned a seventh year of eligibility in the offseason, and to Busby, it shows their depth if he isn\u2019t seeing the field.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey got some heck of a receivers if he isn\u2019t seeing the field because he\u2019s a good receiver,\u201d Busby said.<\/p>\n

For Busby and many other fans, the success of the offense comes down to the offensive line. Florida lost three of five O-Lineman last season, and Sumrall\u2019s talked ad nauseum about how the reconstructed unit needs to get tougher.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe got the (Phil) Trautwein hire, which was the best hire we\u2019ve made,\u201d Busby said. \u201cHe\u2019s going to make a difference, but it\u2019s going to take some time.\u201d<\/p>\n

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With an SEC schedule that includes three College Football Playoff teams (Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Georgia) and two near ones (Vanderbilt and Texas), Busby thinks seven wins is a realistic goal.<\/p>\n

Freshman student Kyle O\u2019Rourke expects around six to seven wins, but his goals are higher for when he graduates. He yearns for a national championship by the 2028 season.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf Indiana can do it, why can\u2019t we?\u201d O\u2019Rourke said.<\/p>\n

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Florida head coach Jon Sumrall and the team blasts out onto the field before the Orange and Blue game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Alan Youngblood\/Gainesville Sun]<\/p>\n

O\u2019Rourke never took a seat on the Lane Kiffin train and believes Scott Stricklin picked the right man in Sumrall with an energy and toughness level Billy Napier couldn\u2019t match.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s disciplined. Wants the guys to work hard, earn it,\u201d he said. \u201cThe energy he brings is kind of fire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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He wants the same vigor for the offense and took a jab at Napier and his \u201cfavorite play call.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI want deep passes, crazy plays,\u201d O\u2019Rourke said, \u201cI\u2019m all for a screen pass here and there, but every play, it\u2019s too much. I don\u2019t want that.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, fans will hope and pray for that in the next 147 days before the Gators officially take the Swamp for real vs. Florida Atlantic on September 5.<\/p>\n

Noah Ram covers Florida Gators<\/a> athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at\u00a0nram@usatodayco.com<\/a>. Follow him on X\u00a0@Noah_ram1<\/a> and on Instagram @Ramreporter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article originally appeared on The Gainesville Sun: Florida football show dynamic offense in Orange and Blue spring game<\/a><\/p>\n