Florida Gators to honor 18 for 2023 Senior Day
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Eighteen Florida Gators will take part in Senior Day festivities prior to Saturday’s season finale against the No. 5 Florida State Seminoles.
The Gators and Noles are set for a 7 p.m. kickoff on ESPN in front of a sold-out Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The sellout is the fifth consecutive this season and ninth overall under head coach Billy Napier as there were four games sold out in his first season last year after having four sellouts since 2018 prior.
“Gator Nation as a whole, you know, they can have a significant impact on the game. I mean, we have one of the best if not the best venue in all of college football, and we play there Saturday night in a rivalry game, one that is historic,” Napier said on Wednesday night before the game.
“You know, I was talking to the players after practice today. You know, when I was growing up, this was the game, I used to watch this game. It’s humbling to be a part of and it’s something that I think each one of us, we have to have respect for that. But our fans can make a significant impact relative to how they can affect how Florida State operates on offense, especially with an inexperienced, backup quarterback. So, it’s been rowdy in there in the past, but we need it to be special and we’re going to need them to do their part Saturday night.”
Florida is looking to win a sixth game to gain bowl eligibility this season. The Noles come into the rivalry game with a perfect 11-0 record and are chasing a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Fans are encouraged to wear blue on Saturday and arrive early as Senior Day ceremonies are set to begin at approximately 6:57 p.m.
Below is a list of participants for Saturday. Please note that student-athletes taking part are earning their degrees this academic year (2023-24). Those with eligibility remaining have an asterisk next to their name.
Florida Gators participating in 2023 Senior Day
- Eddie Battle – Running Back
- Daniel Cross – Reciever
- Kingsley Eguakun* – Center
- Jaydon Hill* – Cornerback
- Lyndell Hudson II – Offensive Tackle
- Jaelin Humphries* – Defensive Line
- Carlson Joseph – Running Back
- Jalen Kimber* – Cornerback
- Micah Leon – Quarterback
- Micah Mazzccua* – Offensive Guard
- Teradja Mitchell – Linebacker
- Jonathan Odom* – Tight End
- Ricky Pearsall – Receiver
- Justin Pelic – Linebacker
- Jacob Watkins – Punter
- Ja’Markis Weston* – Linebacker
- Dante Zanders – Tight End
- Keon Zipperer* – Tight End
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