Florida hosts Florida Atlantic to open the 2026 college football season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Florida plays Florida Atlantic on Saturday, September 5, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium to open the 2026 season. First-year head coach Jon Sumrall leads the Gators in his debut following a tenure at Tulane. The Gators return key players including running back Jadan Baugh, as well as defenders Myles Graham and Bryce Thornton. Florida Atlantic, coming off a 4-8 season, is led by quarterback Caden Veltkamp. The game is scheduled for a 7:45 p.m. E.T. kickoff and will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
- •Florida faces Florida Atlantic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 5.
- •Kickoff for the season opener is set for 7:45 p.m. E.T.
- •The contest will be televised on the SEC Network.
- •Jon Sumrall serves as the first-year head coach for Florida.
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Florida football vs Florida Atlantic | TV, streaming info
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