The Florida Gators closed out their regular season with a resounding victory over their in-state rivals, the Florida State Seminoles.
The dominant performance marked the team’s third consecutive win and secured a surprising 7-5 finish.
Once left for dead, head coach Billy Napier has completely turned the tide and has everyone believing that great things are in store for the future in Gainesville.
As it turns out, Florida’s recruiting efforts are taking the college football world by storm.
The latest significant development came when Hylton Stubbs, a top-rated defensive back in the Class of 2025, announced his decision to flip his commitment from Miami to Florida.
The news, first reported by Hayes Fawcett of On3, sent ripples across the recruiting landscape.
Stubbs, ranked No. 57 nationally by 247Sports Composite, is the fifth-best safety and the eighth-ranked player in Florida.
His addition propelled Florida’s recruiting class to No. 10 nationally, while Miami slid to No. 13.
In other words, we’ve come an awfully long way from the ugly scenes of Canes players mocking Florida fans in the season opener while attempting to flip Gators recruits to Miami.
Florida’s recent recruiting spree has been nothing short of extraordinary.
Over the past three weeks, the Gators have flipped 12 players, with 11 of those coming in just the last 16 days.
Among the most notable flips are EDGE Jayden Woods (formerly committed to Penn State), linebacker Ty Jackson (USC), offensive tackle Tavaris Dice (Auburn), quarterback Tramell Jones (Florida State), and defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou (Texas).
They’ve also added running back Byron Louis, defensive lineman Stephon Shivers, offensive tackle Jahari Medlock, interior offensive lineman Daniel Pierre-Louis, and wide receiver Muizz Tounkara.
Stubbs, however, stands out as the highest-rated flip in this flurry of commitments.
This wave of activity marks a remarkable turnaround for Florida’s recruiting class.
Just weeks ago, the Gators ranked a dismal No. 52. Now, their meteoric rise into the top 10 underscores the effectiveness of their recent efforts.
And the Gators may not be finished yet.
With National Signing Day approaching on Wednesday, rumors suggest that Florida could secure additional high-profile flips in the coming hours.
The transfer portal, which opens soon, offers yet another opportunity for the Gators to strengthen their roster.
There’s no other way to put it – the turnaround that Napier and company have pulled off at Florida is remarkable.
Now, they still have to get the job done on the field and win games. However, 2025 and beyond is looking a whole lot brighter than it did a few months ago.
(The same can’t be said for Mike Norvell and the Florida State Seminoles.)
What are your thoughts on the wild past month for Napier and the Gators???
