Florida hosts Ole Miss for major recruiting weekend in Gainesville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Florida prepares for a significant recruiting weekend surrounding its September 26 game against Ole Miss. Coach Jon Sumrall intends to showcase the atmosphere at the Swamp to a wide range of elite prospects. The visiting list includes five-star wide receiver Easton Royal, who is currently committed to Texas. Other notable recruits expected to attend include Brysen Wright, Antonio Thomas Jr., Anthony Turner, and Giovanni Tuggle. Local targets such as Xander Edwards, JC Wessel, and Izayah Vickers are also scheduled to visit, alongside 2029 prospect J'Deion Jackson. Sumrall looks to use the high-profile matchup to strengthen the program's recruiting efforts for future classes.
- •Florida faces Ole Miss on September 26 in Gainesville.
- •Five-star wide receiver Easton Royal is among the top prospects attending the game.
- •The visitor list includes top-ranked recruits such as Brysen Wright and Antonio Thomas Jr.
- •Staff are utilizing the game to connect with targets across multiple recruiting classes, including 2029.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Florida-Ole Miss set for loaded recruiting weekend in Gainesville
"Florida's Sept. 26 matchup with Ole Miss is shaping up as one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the season.
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