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‘If you ain’t a Gator, you must be Gatorbait!’ Florida Gator Multimedia publication, website and community that has chronicled Florida Gator athletics for more than 40 years.

08/26/2026

Florida has its QB1 — but the competition isn't necessarily finished.

On tonight's **Florida Gator Lowdown**, host **Loren Meadows** breaks down Jon Sumrall's decision to move **Aaron Philo** to the top of the Florida Gators quarterback depth chart ahead of the season opener against FAU. Why did Philo beat out Tramell Jones Jr., and can Jones still make this a real competition?

Plus, after Sumrall said Florida's offense dominated the final preseason scrimmage, how concerned should Gator fans be about the defense?

And we find out **What's Got Troupe Trippin'** as Ben Troupe weighs in on the biggest Florida football story getting under his skin.

**Florida Gator Lowdown**
Hosted by Loren Meadows
Presented by GatorBait Media

08/25/2026

Instead of Tramell Jones. What does that mean and what difference does it make for Jon Sumrall’s team? We’ll ask Shane Matthews, Franz Beard and Paul Wilson. But what say you? Plus Freddie Wehbe is here to share some good news about The Three Heismen and Isaiah House.

08/21/2026

Sometimes the dream takes the long way around.

Florida Gators offensive lineman TJ Shanahan Jr. grew up dreaming of playing in The Swamp after watching his cousin, former Gator Jon Halapio. His journey instead took him through Texas A&M and Penn State before finally bringing him home to Gainesville.

Tonight, Franz Beard tells the remarkable story behind his new GatorBait Media column and how Shanahan’s path ultimately led him to Jon Sumrall’s Florida Gators.

Buddy Martin is joined by Franz Beard, former Gators and NFL tight end Ben Troupe and Loren Meadows as they talk about TJ Shanahan, pursuing the dream, Florida’s rebuilt offensive line and what it all could mean for the 2026 Gators.

THE BUDDY MARTIN SHOW
GatorBait Media

08/20/2026

Billy Napier tried to change too much too quickly at Florida. What do you think about tradition in sports? 🤔🐊

08/20/2026

QB battles begin long before fall camp! 🏈 What early actions shape a player's chance? 🤔

08/20/2026

With two five-star quarterbacks competing, will they share the spotlight? 🏈🤔 Who do you think will shine?

08/20/2026

Florida is set to share QB reps, despite what the coach claims. 🤔 How does this impact the game plan? 🏈

08/20/2026

Did you know that over 80% of news on social media could be from bots or AI? 🤖 Are you sure your sources are reliable? 🧐

08/20/2026

Could a small-town judge challenge college football eligibility rules? 🤔🏈 What do you think?

08/20/2026

Florida faces the seventh toughest schedule in the nation! 😲 Can they secure four wins in this stretch? 🏈

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