Florida is adding some fresh looks for 2026, and the Gators did it in a hurry this week.
On Wednesday, Florida rolled out two alternate uniform combinations through social media after taking part in a uniform photoshoot on Tuesday. One set pairs a blue helmet with an orange jersey and white pants. The other goes all in with an all-blue look.
The unveil follows Monday’s announcement that Florida will also wear throwback uniforms during the 2026 season. That set honors Steve Spurrier’s 1966 Heisman Trophy-winning season and features the program’s secondary block “F” logo on a blue helmet with a white jersey and pants.
Florida has not said which opponents will get each alternate look.
The throwback reveal did not exactly come out of nowhere. Earlier this offseason, new head coach Jon Sumrall told CBS Sports the team would “probably” wear throwback uniforms in his first season at UF.
Sumrall said Monday, as Florida began its second week of fall camp, that he’s already seen the uniforms and likes the tribute.
“I've seen them. Tribute to Coach Spurrier and the 1966 Heisman year.
Seen them and excited about them. I look forward to them.
Long way off from us actually wearing them but I do think they're a cool tribute and such a cool look,” said Sumrall.
Florida’s 2026 schedule is already taking shape, with kickoff windows and TV designations listed for each game, while the SEC will set the exact times and networks later.
The opener comes Sept. 5 against Florida Atlantic at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Campbell follows on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network+, and Florida hits the road for Auburn on Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.
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The rest of the early slate includes Ole Miss on Sept. 26 with a FLEX window and network still to be determined, then Missouri on Oct. 3 also FLEX and TBA. South Carolina comes to Gainesville on Oct. 10 in an EARLY window, while the trip to Texas on Oct. 17 is also listed as EARLY with the network to be announced.
After a bye, Florida meets Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
The Gators then host Oklahoma on Nov. 7 in a FLEX window, travel to Kentucky on Nov. 14 for a NIGHT game, welcome Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in an EARLY slot, and close the regular season at Florida State on Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Florida’s home dates also come with event tie-ins. The Sept. 5 game against Florida Atlantic is 352 Community Day presented by GFL Environment, with special ticket offers and recognition for local organizations and community groups from across North Central Florida. Florida is 4-0 all-time against the Owls, with the last meeting coming in 2021.
The Sept. 12 matchup with Campbell is Championship Reunion Weekend and will be the first meeting in program history.
The Sept. 26 Ole Miss game is UF Family Weekend presented by UF Health.
Florida has won three straight against the Rebels, including a 24-17 win over No. 9 Ole Miss in The Swamp in 2024.
South Carolina on Oct. 10 will serve as Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week presented by Renewal by Andersen. Florida’s Homecoming tradition dates to 1916, and the weekend will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop and other events. Florida leads the all-time series with South Carolina 31-10-3 and has won four straight at home in the series.
The 2026 class of the UF Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at a banquet on Friday, Oct. 9.
Florida’s Nov. 7 game against Oklahoma is Saluting Those Who Serve presented by VyStar Credit Union. The UAA will donate a ticket to a local military hero for every ticket purchased, up to 2,000 tickets.
It will be Florida’s first game against Oklahoma as SEC opponents and the first meeting in The Swamp. The teams are tied 1-1 overall, with the most recent matchup coming in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in Miami.
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