Even though the "annual opponents" were leaked ahead of Tuesday night's TV special to reveal Florida's SEC schedule from 2026 through 2029, there were still things to keep an eye on for the Gators. The new setup ensures that Florida will play everyone in the SEC over a two-year cycle, and will then flip home sites over the next two-year cycle.
With that in mind, these are our instant takeaways from the schedule.
Annual opponents are a blessing in disguise
As was leaked ahead of time, which also just mimics what Florida has in basketball, the Gators will face Georgia, South Carolina, and Kentucky each of the next four years.