Florida to honor Spurrier's 1966 season with throwback uniforms

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Florida football will honor Gators legend Steve Spurrier and his Heisman Trophy-winning 1966 season this fall by wearing a "retro" throwback uniform, the program announced on Monday.

"I’ve seen them and I’m excited about them," said head coach Jon Sumrall. "I look forward to them. Long way off from us actually wearing them, but I do think they're a cool tribute and such a cool look."

It has not yet been determined which opponent the Orange and Blue will wear the throwback uniforms against.

Florida wore a similar version of the uniforms back in 2020 against the Missouri Tigers inside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with quarterback Kyle Trask also wearing Spurrier's No. 11 during that game. The Gators sported the same helmet style, but instead of white tops and bottoms, they wore blue shirts against white pants in the 41-17 victory.

The 1966 edition of the gridiron Gators went 8-2 during the regular season thanks to Spurrier's prolific passing, averaging 24 points per game in a time of defense-dominated football. Those two losses came against a pair of heated rivals — the Georgia Bulldogs and Miami Hurricanes — but Florida went on to beat the eighth-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Orange Bowl, 27-12.

Florida football's home designations for 2026

Sept. 5 | Florida Atlantic | 352 Community Day presented by GFL Environment

Join the festivities as the Gators welcome local organizations and community groups from throughout the greater North Central Florida region back to Gainesville. Special ticket offers will be available for this matchup. Florida holds a 4-0 all-time record against the FAU Owls, with the most recent game coming back in 2021.

Sept. 12 | Campbell | Championship Reunion Weekend

Each year, the UAA invites members of UF championship teams celebrating their 10-, 25-, and 50-year anniversaries to campus to be recognized and celebrated. The game against the Campbell Fighting Camels will be the first in program history for the Gators.

Sept. 26 | Ole Miss | UF Family Weekend presented by UF Health

The University of Florida welcomes all families for UF Family Weekend, which features campus-wide events including lectures, performances, and more leading up to kickoff. The Gators have won three straight against the Ole Miss Rebels, including a 24-17 win over the No. 9-ranked Rebels in The Swamp in 2024.

Oct. 3 | South Carolina | Homecoming, UF Athletic Hall of Fame & GatorMade Week presented by Renewal by Andersen

As previously announced, the Gators will host the South Carolina Gamecocks for their annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Oct. 3. First celebrated in 1916, this UF tradition continues to unite Gator Nation each year. Campus festivities will include the Gator Growl pep rally, Gator Gallop, and other special events. Florida leads the all-time series with South Carolina, 31-10-3, and has won four straight contests at home in the series.

Prior to the game, the 2026 class of the UF Athletic Hall of Fame will be inducted at a banquet on Friday, Oct. 9.

Additionally, GatorMade Week will spotlight the GatorMade program — a player-led, purpose-driven initiative that empowers football scholar-athletes with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead.

Nov. 7 | Oklahoma | Saluting Those Who Serve presented by VyStar Credit Union

Join us as we honor members of the armed forces, veterans, and local first responders during Florida's annual Saluting Those Who Serve game against the Oklahoma Sooners. For every ticket purchased, the UAA will donate a ticket to a local military hero—up to 2,000 tickets. The Gators will play Oklahoma for the first time as an SEC opponent and for the first time in The Swamp. Overall, the series is tied at 1-1, with the in coming in the 2008 BCS National Championship Game in Miami.

Nov. 21 | Vanderbilt | Senior Day presented by Regions 

Arrive early as we honor Gator seniors for their contributions to the program during pregame ceremonies. In the all-time series against the Vanderbilt Commodores, Florida leads 44-11-2 and has won five straight at the Swamp.

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