The **Florida Gators** are the intercollegiate athletic teams representing the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville. They compete primarily in NCAA Division I and the Southeastern Conference (SEC), making them one of the top college sports programs in the U.S. The Gators field 21 teams across men's and women's sports, with nearly all competing in the SEC except the women's lacrosse team, which joined the Big 12 Conference in 2024 due to the SEC not sponsoring the sport[1]. Established alongside the university in 1906, the Gators adopted their nickname in 1911 and became a founding member of the SEC in 1932. The football program is particularly notable, having won three national championships since 1990 under coaches like Steve Spurrier and Urban Meyer, and producing Heisman Trophy winners such as Steve Spurrier, Danny Wuerffel, and Tim Tebow[4]. The athletic teams have a rich history of success, including 251 SEC team titles, consistent top-10 finishes in national all-sports rankings for nearly four decades, and 79 athletes earning 172 All-America honors as of 2021[5][7]. The University Athletic Association (UAA), a not-for-profit organization, manages the athletic department, focusing on advancing UF’s academic and research missions through sports. The UAA emphasizes integrity, excellence, and fan engagement while operating with sound business principles and ethical decision-making[5][6]. Annual investments exceed $70 million in facilities and programs, with major recent upgrades including a new football training center, modernized stadiums for baseball and softball, and a $64.5 million renovation of the O’Connell Center[2]. The Gators are deeply embedded in regional culture and sports rivalries, particularly with Florida State University, the University of Miami, Georgia, and Tennessee. Their home games, especially football, attract widespread fan participation, including large-scale tailgating tradition