✦ 1906: The University of Florida fields its first official football team.

✦ 1911: The team adopts the "Gators" nickname.

✦ 1930: Florida Field, the program's first permanent stadium, opens.

✦ 1932: Florida joins the Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a founding member.

✦ 1941: Steve Spurrier, future legendary coach, attends his first Gator game.

✦ 1970: Doug Dickey takes over as head coach, ushering in an era of offensive dominance.

✦ 1975-1976: The Gators boast their first nine-win seasons, establishing Dickey as a successful coach.

✦ 1977: Florida finishes fifth in the AP Poll, their highest ranking up to that point.

✦ 1979: Charley Pell replaces Dickey, bringing a focus on defense and discipline.

✦ 1980: The Gators win their first SEC Championship, defeating Georgia 23-7.

✦ 1984: Pell resigns amidst NCAA violations, leaving behind a legacy of success and controversy.

✦ 1990: Steve Spurrier returns to Florida as head coach, implementing his innovative "Fun 'n' Gun" offense.

✦ 1991-1996: The Gators win six SEC Championships in six years, a dominant stretch in program history.

✦ 1996 & 2001: Florida claims two National Championships under Spurrier's leadership.

✦ 2005: Urban Meyer takes over as head coach, inheriting a strong program from Spurrier.

✦ 2006 & 2008: The Gators win two more National Championships under Meyer's guidance.

✦ 2010: Meyer steps down due to health concerns, leaving behind a legacy of championships and recruiting brilliance.

✦ 2015: Jim McElwain leads Florida to their first SEC East title since 2009.

✦ 2017: Dan Mullen takes over as head coach, promising to revitalize the program.

✦ 2023: The Gators finish with a 10-3 record and a victory over rival FSU, showcasing signs of renewed hope.

✦ 2023: Billy Napier begins his tenure as head coach, aiming to build on the recent momentum and lead the Gators back to national prominence.