Florida Gators Wrap Up Spring Camp with Competitive Spring Game

Head coach Jon Sumrall details plans for the team's annual intrasquad scrimmage

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a Florida Gators football game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.The Gators' annual spring game will showcase the team's progress under new head coach Jon Sumrall as he works to build competitive depth across the roster.Gainesville Today

The Florida Gators concluded their spring football camp with their annual spring game on Saturday, marking the first time the team played in front of fans this offseason. Head coach Jon Sumrall discussed his plans for the scrimmage, which will feature a traditional scoring format for the offense and points awarded to the defense for three-and-outs, punts, turnovers on downs, and takeaways.

Why it matters

The spring game provides an opportunity for the Gators to showcase their progress under Sumrall's first spring camp as head coach. With several key injuries and transfers shaping the roster, the scrimmage will give Sumrall and his staff a chance to evaluate the team's depth and competitive spirit ahead of the 2026 season.

The details

Sumrall said the spring game will be a full-speed, full-tackling affair, with the exception of the quarterbacks. The offense and defense will be split up, a change from the previous regime's draft format. Sumrall implemented this format during his time at Troy due to a lack of offensive linemen to split the teams evenly. The coach added that his focus is on developing competitive depth across the roster, as he is 'very uncomfortable' with the current level of competition.

  • The spring game will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at noon in the Swamp.
  • It will mark the first time the Gators play in front of fans this offseason.

The players

Jon Sumrall

Florida's head coach, entering his first spring game with the program.

DJ Coleman

A transfer defensive back from Baylor who is projected to start at safety for the Gators.

Micah Mays Jr.

A transfer wide receiver from Wake Forest who has emerged as a playmaker in spring camp.

Myles Graham

A veteran linebacker who has taken on a vocal leadership role in the position group.

Jaden Robinson

A senior linebacker who has made strides in his communication and assertiveness on the field.

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What they’re saying

“I just want guys to play fast and physical. You know, we're not gonna be perfect. There will be some mistakes made. I might make one on Saturday. We may put a bad play-call in. But I want them to feel that our guys enjoy playing the game, and that they're gonna play with an edge and a chip on their shoulder.”

— Jon Sumrall, Head Coach

“What I like about this defense is that it allows you to play very versatile, and Coach White will put you in positions to show your skill set. And there are a lot of things that a lot of people can do and can't do, but he finds the way to put you in the position to highlight your strengths, and then there's a lot of vision, and he allows us to play very free, to make plays.”

— DJ Coleman, Transfer Defensive Back

“Everyone in there is highly competitive and works a lot, so just seeing that, it kind of brings the best out of you every single day. Straining more, putting in extra time, like, everyone is catching JUGS after practice. Just having that accountability and that high demand every single day is just pushing you to be the best.”

— Micah Mays Jr., Transfer Wide Receiver

What’s next

The Gators will take the field for their annual spring game on Saturday, April 12, 2026 at noon in the Swamp. It will be the first time the team plays in front of fans this offseason.

The takeaway

Sumrall's focus on developing competitive depth across the roster highlights the work still to be done as he enters his first season as Florida's head coach. The spring game will provide an opportunity to evaluate the team's progress and identify areas that need further improvement before fall camp.