Swamp Things: A podcast about the Florida Gators

The Gators look to move past their collapse at Missouri, returning to the Swamp to face a South Carolina program in free fall. The Gamecocks have lost eight straight SEC games, the past five when holding a lead. Coach Shane Beamer is on the hot seat and trying to save himself. Jon Sumrall's Gators have their own issues, including one of league's worst defenses and an offensive line that was stampeded over last weekend. During Swamp Things, Mark and Edgar break down a must-win game for the Gators with a trip to Texas and a date in Atlanta with Georgia on the horizon. 2:29 Reason for optimism 5:13 Reason for pessimism 7:17 Match-up offense 8:46 Match-up defense 11:07 Attention paid 14:23 On the spot 17:07 Coordinator corner 21:50 Final thoughts: Must-win game 26:22 Training room 30:44 Golden Era 35:50 Jeremy Foley's Corner 39:59 Picking the game

Jon Sumrall's Gators had risen into the Top 10 and moved into the College Football Playoff conversation after rolling through September unbeaten behind a high-powered offense. But Sumrall also knew his first Florida team was flawed. He found out how much during a 28-point loss to the Tigers. During the latest Swamp Things, Edgar and Mark discuss the Gators' latest indignity at Missouri and what needs to change moving forward. 0:00 Blood bath or building block? 3:35 Thumbs up 4:15 Thumbs down 7:42 Sumrall warning 8:58: Second guess: voters 11:27 Game ball 13:26 Sumrall's Assessment 15:51 Blame defense 16:55 Pointed out the flaws 20:00 Owning the loss 21:18 Humble yourself or be humbled 22:39 Final thoughts 30:21 Foley's Corner: Volleyball and golf

Swamps Things returns from hibernation with Florida ranked in the top 10 in football and with the presumed No. 1 in men's basketball. Jon Sumrall's squad looks to end the Gators' struggles at No. 25 Missouri and pick up the program's first road win against a ranked opponent since 2018. Earlier in the week, Todd Golden's program received good news with Denzel Aberdeen's favorable eligibility ruling, adding to the team's embarrassment of riches. During Swamp Things' triumphant return, Mark and Edgar catch up to discuss a long-awaited hey-day for the Gators. 1:58 Jon Sumrall vs. Billy Napier 6:36 Reason for optimism 8:15 Reason for pessimism 10:36 Unbelievable Jaden Baugh 12:55 Matchup defense 15:02 Attention paid 17:33 On the spot 19:54 Coordinator Corner: Buster Faulkner 23:03 Coordinator Corner: Brad White 25:14 Final thoughts 28:45 Golden Era 31:30 Denzel Aberdeen injunction 36:57 Jeremy Foley's Corner: Volleyball, soccer 39:45 Pick the game: UF vs Missouri

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)

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)