Florida is leaning into its past for 2026.
The Gators unveiled a retro throwback look on Monday that honors Steve Spurrier’s 1966 Heisman Trophy-winning season, 60 years later. The uniform features Florida’s secondary block “F” logo on a blue helmet, paired with a white jersey and pants, plus blue and orange striping on the helmet, shoulder pads and outseams.
The school did not say which opponent will get the honor of facing the throwback set. Still, the reveal lines up with what new head coach Jon Sumrall had already hinted at earlier this offseason, when he told CBS Sports the team would “probably” wear throwback uniforms in his first year at UF.
“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 teaser video made the rounds Monday, with the program also posting another look at the classic design.
The timing comes as the Gators opened their second week of fall camp, with Sumrall making clear the uniforms are still well in the future even if the idea already has his approval.
Florida also laid out its 2026 schedule, with kickoff windows and TV designations announced for several games and the SEC set to confirm the rest later.
The season opens Sept. 5 against Florida Atlantic at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network, followed by Campbell on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
ET on SEC Network+. Florida then travels to Auburn on Sept. 19 for a 7 p.m.
ET ESPN matchup before hosting Ole Miss on Sept. 26 in a FLEX slot with the network still to be determined.
The Gators head to Missouri on Oct. 3 in another FLEX window, then return home for South Carolina on Oct. 10 in an EARLY slot. A trip to Texas follows on Oct. 17 in an EARLY slot as well, before Florida’s bye week.
The stretch run includes Georgia in Atlanta on Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Oklahoma at home on Nov. 7 in a FLEX slot, Kentucky on Nov. 14 in a NIGHT slot, Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in an EARLY slot, and the regular-season finale at Florida State on Nov. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Several home dates come with their own themes. Florida Atlantic is set for 352 Community Day presented by GFL Environment, with special ticket offers and recognition for community groups from across North Central Florida. The Owls are 0-4 all-time against Florida, with the latest meeting coming in 2021.
Campbell will be part of Championship Reunion Weekend, and it will also be the first game ever between the programs.
Ole Miss brings UF Family Weekend presented by UF Health, and the Gators enter that matchup riding a three-game winning streak in the series, including a 24-17 win over the No. 9 Rebels in The Swamp in 2024.
South Carolina’s visit is the annual Homecoming game, along with UF Athletic Hall of Fame and 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.
The Gators lead the all-time series 31-10-3 and have won four straight at home against the Gamecocks. The 2026 class of the UF Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at a banquet on Friday, Oct. 9, and GatorMade Week will spotlight a player-led initiative focused on learning, serving and leading.
Oklahoma’s first trip to Gainesville as an SEC opponent will come on Nov. 7 for Saluting Those Who Serve presented by VyStar Credit Union. The UAA will donate a ticket for every ticket purchased, up to 2,000 tickets, to a local military hero. The teams are tied 1-1 overall, with the Sooners’ win coming in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in Miami.
Florida closes its home slate Nov. 21 against Vanderbilt for Senior Day presented by Regions, a matchup in which the Gators lead the all-time series 44-11-2 and have won five straight at The Swamp.
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