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The ESPN College GameDay crew (L-R) Rece Davis, Andeaya Carter, Jay Williams, and Seth Greenberg broadcast ahead of the game between the Iowa State Cyclone and TCU Horned Frogs at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 8, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

College GameDay Crew Unanimous in Gators Championship Predictions

ESPN's CollegeDay crew has all picked the Florida Gators to win the national championship.

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The ESPN College GameDay crew (L-R) Rece Davis, Andeaya Carter, Jay Williams, and Seth Greenberg broadcast ahead of the game between the Iowa State Cyclone and TCU Horned Frogs at Hilton Coliseum on Feb. 8, 2025 in Ames, Iowa
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College GameDay Crew Unanimous in Gators Championship Predictions

ESPN's CollegeDay crew has all picked the Florida Gators to win the national championship.

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Florida head coach Todd Golden celebrates their win over Tennessee after the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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Gators Tournament Destination Revealed

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Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) cuts down his piece of the net as the team celebrates their win over Tennessee after the Southeastern Conference tournament championship at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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Mar 16, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA; The Florida Gators celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2025 SEC Championship Game at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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Gators Lock Up 1-Seed with SEC Title

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The Gators are at the top of the SEC in Nashville
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Gators Hold Off Rival Tennessee to Claim SEC Tournament Title

For the first time in over a decade, the Florida Gators have captured the SEC Tournament titlea

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Gators Roll the Crimson Tide, Advance to SEC Championship

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The Gators avenge the regular-season loss
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Gators Get Payback Over Missouri to Advance to SEC Tournament Semifinals

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Will Richard (5), Thomas Haugh (10), Walter Clayton Jr. (1) and Alijah Martin (15) watch as Rueben Chinyelu shoots a free throw in the Florida Gators' win over Ole Miss. "In my opinion, they're a 1-seed in the NCAA Tournament," Rebels' head coach Chris Beard said. "I don't know if there's a more talented team in college basketball."
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Golden, Clayton Jr. Named to Respective Naismith Semifinalist Lists

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Florida Gators head coach Todd Golden after his team's 90-71 win over Ole Miss. Golden has led Florida to a 27-4 record at the end of the regular season in his third season leading the program.
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Walter Clayton Jr. attempts a behind-the-back pass in the Florida Gators' 90-71 win over Ole Miss. The senior has accounted for eight assists in each of the last two games.
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Clayton Jr., Condon Named to Coaches All-SEC Teams

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Alex Condon Named SEC Player of the Week

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The star of the team led the Gators to another strong week
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Walter Clayton Jr. shined with a 23-point, eight-rebound effort in his final appearance at Exactech Arena with the Florida Gators.
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Gators' Path for No. 1 Becomes Clearer

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