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Five sleeper bets Tom Fornelli expects to surprise in 2026 college football
sports23 days ago

Five sleeper bets Tom Fornelli expects to surprise in 2026 college football

CBS Sports writer Tom Fornelli highlights five teams he believes will outperform their 2026 preseason win totals: the Florida Gators, boosted by a coaching upgrade under Jon Sumrall; the Kansas State Wildcats with Collin Klein potentially contending for the Big 12 title; the Michigan State Spartans under Pat Fitzgerald turning the corner with a strong transfer class and improved defense; the USC Trojans, led by Jayden Maiava, potentially becoming a playoff contender; and the Virginia Tech Hokies, where Franklin’s impact could spark a climb in the ACC. He acknowledges his predictions may miss, but he’s betting on these teams delivering surprises in 2026.

via CBS Sports|
#florida-gators#kansas-state-wildcats#michigan-state-spartans
Mia Williams Sparks Tech as Florida Series Becomes Transfer-Drama Showcase
sports1 month ago

Mia Williams Sparks Tech as Florida Series Becomes Transfer-Drama Showcase

Texas Tech beat Florida 16-7 to reach the Women's College World Series, but Mia Williams— daughter of Jason Williams and a transfer from Florida—dominated headlines after Florida pitchers hit her five times. Florida coach Tim Walton was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, and the teams did not shake hands postgame amid tense exchanges. Williams went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, while Tech coach Gerry Glasco praised her performance as they advance to the WCWS.

via Bleacher Report|
#college-sports#florida-gators#softball
Walton Ejected as Texas Tech Clinches Gainesville Super Regional, Ends Florida Softball Run
sports1 month ago

Walton Ejected as Texas Tech Clinches Gainesville Super Regional, Ends Florida Softball Run

Texas Tech surged to a 16-7 run-rule win in the Gainesville Super Regional to knock Florida out of the NCAA softball tournament, with Florida head coach Tim Walton ejected in the bottom of the fifth amid spirited arguing over the strike zone. The series featured multiple homers and tense moments, including Mia Williams being hit by pitches five times. Florida’s season ends at 52-11, while Texas Tech advances to the Women's College World Series.

via Sports Illustrated|
#florida-gators#softball#sports
Walton ejected as Florida’s season ends with Tech rout and heated postgame
sports1 month ago

Walton ejected as Florida’s season ends with Tech rout and heated postgame

Texas Tech routed Florida 16-7 in Game 3 to advance to the Women's College World Series, after Florida coach Tim Walton was ejected in the fifth inning amid heated exchanges; the postgame atmosphere included taunts and Florida players reportedly refusing to shake hands, giving the season a sour ending despite Walton’s overall successful year.

via Hail Florida Hail|
#florida-gators#softball#sports
Green Bay adds Florida kicker Trey Smack in Round 6
sports2 months ago

Green Bay adds Florida kicker Trey Smack in Round 6

Florida's Trey Smack was the first kicker off the board in the 2026 NFL Draft, selected by the Green Bay Packers at No. 216 in Round 6. A two-time Groza semifinalist who made five 50-plus yard field goals in 2025 (including a Shrine Bowl 57-yarder), Smack joins Green Bay's kicking group alongside Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik. He finished his college career with an 82.8% field-goal percentage.

via NBC Sports|
#florida-gators#green-bay-packers#kicker
Packers Trade Up to Draft Florida K Trey Smack at No. 216
sports2 months ago

Packers Trade Up to Draft Florida K Trey Smack at No. 216

Green Bay moved up from the end of the sixth round to pick No. 216, sending Seattle two seventh-round selections to select Florida kicker Trey Smack. Smack, a 6-1¼, 188-pounder with a booming leg, set Florida’s record with 10 made field goals of 50+ yards in the last three seasons and owns career marks of 53-of-64 FG (82.8%) and 100-of-101 extra points (99%). He comes in as the Packers’ third kicker, behind Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|
#florida-gators#green-bay-packers#kicker
Chargers draft Florida’s Jake Slaughter at 63, shifting him to guard
sports2 months ago

Chargers draft Florida’s Jake Slaughter at 63, shifting him to guard

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Florida center Jake Slaughter with the 63rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and listed him at guard, signaling a move from center as they reshape the interior with Tyler Biadasz at center and Trevor Penning at guard. Slaughter, a three-year Florida starter and Rimington Trophy finalist, is viewed as a high-upside addition who lacks guard experience but brings strong technique, power and processing to compete for the left guard spot in training camp.

via The New York Times|
#florida-gators#jake-slaughter#los-angeles-chargers
Slaughter Could Be Chargers' Interior Line Anchor
sports2 months ago

Slaughter Could Be Chargers' Interior Line Anchor

Jake Slaughter was selected No. 63 by the Chargers in the 2026 NFL Draft to bolster the interior offensive line, likely at center or guard behind a group led by Slater, Alt, and Biadasz. The Florida product is praised for his relentless run blocking and solid power, though he faces questions in space and passive protection. At 6-5, 303 pounds, he played 51 games with 33 starts for Florida, is a two-time Second-Team All-American, allowed just four pressures at center in 2025, and posted a top-tier 80.2 run-blocking grade from PFF among 500+ snaps, giving the Chargers a potential long-term anchor for Justin Herbert.

via Los Angeles Chargers Website|
#florida-gators#jake-slaughter#los-angeles-chargers
Vikings land towering DT Caleb Banks with 18th pick
sports2 months ago

Vikings land towering DT Caleb Banks with 18th pick

The Minnesota Vikings selected Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks with the 18th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Banks, 23, is a 6-foot-6, 327-pound interior lineman who transferred from Louisville to Florida; despite a history of injuries, including a foot fracture at the scouting combine, he’s expected to be ready for training camp and is viewed as a potential impactful rookie on Minnesota’s defensive line.

via NBC Sports|
#caleb-banks#defensive-tackle#florida-gators
Vikings Bet on Upside: Caleb Banks Goes 18th in 2026 NFL Draft
nfl2 months ago

Vikings Bet on Upside: Caleb Banks Goes 18th in 2026 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings surprised many by drafting Florida DT Caleb Banks at No. 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft, passing on safer options like Dillon Thieneman. Banks has a foot injury history but is expected to be cleared for full activity by June, giving Minnesota a high-upside interior disruptor to pair with Jalen Redmond. At 6'6", 327 pounds, Banks flashed explosive power and run-stopping ability in college, with 4.5 sacks in 2024; if he reaches his ceiling he could be a game-wrecker, though the pick carries risk and Day 2 will focus on filling other needs like DB, WR, center, and RB.

via Sports Illustrated|
#caleb-banks#defensive-tackle#florida-gators