The Florida Gators will return to The Swamp on Saturday as they look to continue their strong start to the 2026 season.
Florida will host Campbell in a nonconference matchup on September 12. The game will be the first meeting between the two programs, giving the Gators an opportunity to build more momentum before the schedule gets significantly tougher.
Sumrall Looks to Keep Building
The matchup will be another important step for first-year head coach Jon Sumrall.
Florida opened the season against Florida Atlantic before turning its attention to Campbell. Sumrall is attempting to establish a new identity in Gainesville, and games like this give his staff valuable opportunities to evaluate the roster and continue developing the team.
The Gators will need to avoid overlooking Campbell despite being the more talented team.
Florida’s Offense Needs to Keep Rolling
The biggest goal for Florida will be consistency on offense.
Against an opponent like Campbell, the Gators should have opportunities to control the line of scrimmage and create explosive plays. A strong offensive performance would give Florida confidence heading into its first SEC challenge.
The Gators travel to Auburn on September 19, meaning Saturday’s game is essentially the final tune-up before conference play begins.
A Chance to Build Momentum
Florida has much bigger goals than simply getting through its nonconference schedule.
The Gators are entering a new era under Sumrall, and every game matters as the program attempts to climb back into SEC contention.
A convincing victory over Campbell would give Florida another win, more confidence and valuable preparation before the trip to Auburn.
The Gators should have too much talent on both sides of the football, but Sumrall will want his team to play with focus from the opening kickoff.
