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Jordyn Byrd and Alec Rothe earn preseason All-SEC honors for Florida Gators

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Jordyn Byrd and Alec Rothe earn preseason All-SEC honors for Florida Gators
Summary

Florida Gators volleyball players Jordyn Byrd and Alec Rothe have been named to the Preseason All-SEC team ahead of the upcoming season. Byrd, who was part of the 2025 All-SEC Second Team, led the Gators in offensive production last season, while Rothe excelled defensively, leading the team in blocks. The SEC Coaches' Poll ranks the Gators fourth in the conference, behind Kentucky, Texas, and Texas A&M. Florida will begin its season against Nebraska on August 27 at the Spikes Under the Lights event in Arlington, Texas, with a home opener against Stony Brook set for August 30.

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  • •Byrd earned 425 kills last season, leading the Gators.
  • •Rothe recorded 111 blocks, ranking among the top defenders in the SEC.
  • •Florida is predicted to finish fourth in the SEC Coaches' Poll.
  • •The Gators' season opener is August 27 against Nebraska.
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  • 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Pair of Florida Gators earn preseason All-SEC honors
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With the season merely weeks away, the Florida Gators volleyball team landed two players, Jordyn Byrd and Alec Rothe, on the preseason All-SEC teams.

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