Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

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The latest on Florida Gators football, basketball and more featuring Orlando Sentinel sports writer Edgar Thompson.

  1. 5D AGO

    Florida Gators Podcast: Florida's Big Five, Aaron Philo in the fold as Sumrall solidifies rebuild (Ep. 418)

    New coach Jon Sumrall and Co. secured their five targets from the 2025 Gators, led by 1,000-yard rusher Jadan Baugh, and added more than a dozen newcomers from the transfer portal. Florida addressed several key areas, including a trio of offensive linemen, during a crazy and critical week. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the comings and goings, including DJ Lagway's return to the Lone Star State, that will shape the 2026 roster. Gators keep top 5 (00:00) Key to turnaround (10:23) Portal needs: QB (11:49) Portal needs: Offense line (16:08) Portal: Respecting/enforcing rules (32:00) Treating players like professional athletes (38:20) DJ Lagway lands at Baylor (42:45) Programs with deeper pockets than SEC schools (45:36) (52) Where is football in SEC? (52:55) Men's basketball (57:51) Jeremy Foley's Corner (1:01:03)

    1h 3m

  2. 12/30/2025

    Decisions, decisions … transfer portal madness arrives

    The transfer portal opens on Friday as new coach Jon Sumrall and his staff continue to construct the 2026 Gators. Attrition is already underway, highlighted by quarterback DJ Lagway's departure. Many players reportedly intend to enter the portal, including receiver Tre Wilson. Others could follow, but continue to negotiate, led by tailback Jadan Baugh, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods. Meanwhile, rising stars, including linebacker Myles Graham and receiver Vernell Brown III, are back in the fold. The question then remains: Who's headed to Gainesville? It's a lot of moving parts, but during the latest  Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar try to piece it all together during the new age of college football. Cold reality of college football: NIL/portal (00:00) Player status: Goners (6:15) Player status: Still negotiating (13:08) Player status: Coming back (25:45) Announcing returners ripped (30:44) Finding new ways of thinking (36:30) Jon Sumrall's hires (38:44) Who are the targets? (47:22) College Football Playoff picks (55:35) Men's basketball (1:02:14) Women's basketball (1:08:46)

    1h 12m

  3. 12/16/2025

    DJ leaves Gators as Sumrall's roster rebuild begins

    Florida quarterback DJ Lagway hits the transfer portal after a sophomore slump and slew of injuries left a new coaching staff wondering if the 20-year-old was worth the investment. Lagway's exit is among many. But reinforcements are on the way as free agency in college football begins, even with the portal not set to open until Jan. 2. Meanwhile, Sumrall continues to build his staff even as he prepares Tulane for Saturday's CFP matchup at Ole Miss. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators' comings and goings. Gators dropping like flies (00:00) Where does DJ go? (8:30) New Gator QB? (17:28) Who does UF want to keep? (22:47) Roster will be unrecognizable (30:53) Phill Trautwein and other hires (32:00) Need continuity for team (40:43) Heisman voters slammed (43:24) College game picks (50:44) Jeremy Foley''s Corner: Men's basketball (56:52)

    1h 4m

  4. 12/09/2025

    Jon Sumrall hits ground running, did CFP committee stumble? (Ep. 415)

    New Florida football coach Jon Sumrall didn't waste any time making his two biggest staff hires, culminating with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner. Sumrall made the moves while also coaching Tulane to the AAC title to earn a CFP bid and overseeing two recruiting classes. Sumrall's multi-tasking and expediency is a change of pace to Billy Napier's measured approach. The CFP selection committee's methods came under fire after it revealed a 12-team field without Notre Dame. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar praise Sumrall's alacrity and discuss the CFP's methodology, while also touching on a busy stretch in Florida's other sports. Home-run hires: White, Chapman (00:00) Miami, Notre Dame, Alabama (21:27) College playoff matchups (44:44) Lane train talk continues (55:03) Jon Sumrall endorsement (57:30) Men's basketball (1:02:00) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Volleyball, soccer (1:07:14)

    1h 12m

  5. 12/02/2025

    Jon Sumrall wins press conference, sets sites on restoring championship success

    UF introduced Jon Sumrall Monday to conclude a robust six-week search that targeted Ole Miss' Lane Kiffin before landing on Tulane's up-and-coming coach. With Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer and Danny Wuerffel in attendance, Sumrall vowed to deliver wins, exciting offenses, hard-nosed defenses and impactful special teams. Along the way, the 43-year-old mixed passion, humor and plenty of energy to surely convince some skeptics with their hearts set on Kiffin to give Sumrall a chance. During the latest Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar are clearly sold on Sumrall's potential and presentation, while they dug into the details of UF AD Scott Stricklin's quest to make the most important hire of his career. Jon Sumrall to UF (00:00) Lane Kiffin ending (5:50) Kiffin/Sumrall timeline (10:27) Offensive coach position, DJ Lagway's future (20:30) Sumrall: Not Billy Napier 2.0 (28:47) Defensive coach position (34:45) Scott Stricklin actions (38:02) New GM Dave Caldwell (45:51) Urban Meyer on Sumrall (49:40) Steve Spurrier on Sumrall (56:08) Sumrall leans in to challenge (58:17) UF vs. FSU (1:00:02) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens basketball (1:05:28) Game picks (1:08:40)

    1h 15m

  6. 11/25/2025

    Decision day for Lane Kiffin coming as Gators hope to get their man

    Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin has a decision to make. It can't come soon enough for Florida fans, who hope the Gators' top target to replace Billy Napier is heading to Gainesville. Kiffin will announce his decision Saturday, when Florida and Florida State will square off in the Swamp on Senior Day. A meeting of longtime rivals with plenty of bad blood between them will be overshadowed by Kiffin, who could decide to remain in Oxford or head to LSU to leave the Gators pivoting to their backup plan. As two fanbases brace to be left at the altar, Edgar and Mark discuss the dramatic days ahead during the latest Swamp Things. Does Lane Kiffin know where he's going? (00:00) How does Kiffin make announcement? (6:45) If not Kiffin, then who? (10:42) Gators collapse under Vols (13:10) Lagway's struggles continue (17:14) Least anticipated UF-FSU game (23:18) What are staffs' next steps (30:27) Matchup offense: Jaden Baugh (32:10) Attention paid: DJ's next steps  (35:31) On the spot: Scott Stricklin (37:24) Final thought: Craziest coaching carousel (39:30) Game picks (45:48) Jeremy Foley's Corner: Mens Basketball (51:20)

    56 min

  7. 11/20/2025

    Pursuit of Lane Kiffin continues during Tennessee week (Ep. 312)

    The twist and turns of Florida's coaching search continued as top target Lane Kiffin tried to stay the course at Ole Miss. The Rebels' push for a CFP berth remained the focus for the 50-year-old amid the push for an answer about his coaching future. While Kiffin remains mum, Mark and Edgar have plenty to say during latest Swamp Things, including some thoughts on Saturday's Tennessee game and Urban Meyer's return to Gainesville. Fight for Lane Kiffin (00:00) College coaching search is flawed (8:12) Jon Sumerall (10:29) Kiffin shell game (12:30) Lincoln Riley (14:27) Eli Drinkwitz (16:00) Tennessee coming to the Swamp (18:34) Reason for pessimism (22:20) Matchup offense (23:20) Matchup defense (24:40) Urban Meyer being honored (28:48) Football game picks (33:55) Jeremy Foley's Corner (36:57)

    41 min

  8. 11/18/2025

    Florida fights, but falls at Ole Miss … against the Gators' future coach?

    Lane Kiffin Week ended in a loss, but Florida could have the last laugh and lure away the Ole Miss coach. Until then, the Gators' season continues to spiral, despite their best efforts in Oxford. UF had the Rebels on the ropes, but another fourth-quarter collapse and DJ Lagway miscue ended in the Gators' third consecutive defeat. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss what went wrong, but more importantly whether the Gators will get their man and land Kiffin. Kiffin to Gainesville, Baton Rouge? (0:00) Turning point (10:53) Thumbs-up (15:32) Thumbs-down (17:20) Second-guess (20:30) Game ball (23:08) Kiffin's banter (26:14) Billy G postgame (27:50) Locker room view (30:34) Final thought (35:54) Mens basketball (47:41)

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