Florida Gators 2016 football schedule

Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Treon Harris (3) throws against the LSU Tigers during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Treon Harris (3) throws against the LSU Tigers during the first half of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

After a resurgent season in 2015, the Florida Gators have an interesting schedule in 2016.


The Florida Gators have had a resurgent season in 2015, and the program looks like they’re on the rise again as they lead the SEC East. Under new head coach Jim McElwain, the Gators look like the dominant program that competed for SEC Championships and they should compete for another one in 2015.

The Gators haven’t won the SEC East since 2009 and if they can win out the rest of the way, they will be SEC East Champions again. If they can win the SEC Championship, then they may very well be in the playoffs conversation in college football.

All of that alone has brought back a buzz to Florida that has been missed the last few years. With hope and promise at an all-time high again, the future of the Florida Gators looks very bright as the team goes forward. With the 2016 schedule having been released for the Florida Gators, they should have a chance to excel again next season.

Sept. 3                    UMASS

Sept. 10                 KENTUCKY

Sept. 17                 NORTH TEXAS

Sept. 24                 at Tennessee

Oct. 1                     at Vanderbilt

Oct. 8                     LSU

Oct. 15                   MISSOURI

Oct. 22                   Open date

Oct. 29                   Georgia (Jacksonville)

Nov. 5                     at Arkansas

Nov. 12                  SOUTH CAROLINA

Nov. 19                  PRESBYTERIAN

Nov. 26                  at Florida State

This year, the Gators’ big loss was on the road at LSU. Next year, they get the Tigers at home and that will be a big game in Gainsville. The Gators have a favorable schedule in 2016.