Florida revives ‘gator bait’ cheer 6 years after ban due to ‘racist imagery’

The University of Florida revived its “gator bait” cheer Saturday night during its season opener, bringing it back more than ...

Florida brings back 'Gator Bait' cheer after six-year absence

Six years after its ex-president ended the use of the "Gator Bait" cheer due to its racist overtones, the school brought it back vs. Florida Atlantic. USA TODAY Sports Social media reacts as Florida ...
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5 Takeaways from Florida’s Rout of FAU

The Jon Sumrall era kicked off Saturday night, as the Gators cleared their first test of 2026 with flying colors in a 66-21 ...
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Florida brings back chant banned six years ago due to 'horrific historic racist imagery'

The University of Florida has brought back its controversial Gator Bait chant that was banned six years ago over concerns ...
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Florida brings back ‘Gator Bait’ cheer 6 years after ban

Florida has brought back the Gator Bait cheer 6 years after it was banned. The university's new president appears to be ...

Jadan Baugh keeps the good times rolling in Florida football's season opening win vs FAU

Jadan Baugh ended the 2025 season with a career game. Nine months later, the Florida football RB ran it like no time had past ...

Controversial ‘Gator Bait’ cheer returns to the Swamp during Jon Sumrall’s UF debut

Florida’s “Gator Bait” cheer returned from a six-year hiatus following the first touchdown of the Jon Sumrall era. During the opening quarter of Saturday night’s season opener against Florida Atlantic ...