The top-ranked Florida gymnastics team has become Gainesville’s best show in 2026. For the first time, that show is going on the road.
The Gators visit No. 11 Auburn on Friday, Jan. 23, from Neville Arena on the Plains.
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The SEC has been whacky this season in terms of scoring, and Auburn is the epitome of that. It ranked No. 5 after its opening meet win over N.C. State, but a loss to Arkansas to start conference play dropped it down the rankings to No. 11.
AU’s situation has served as a message from coach Jenny Rowland to the Gators. Just because you do well one week doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed the next.
“You can’t ride the wave of emotions, and you have to stay consistent,” Rowland said. “We warm up 7-8 athletes on each event to allow for that fluctuation. When it’s time to raise their hand, they should be cool, collected and prepared.”
Florida struggled on the road in 2025. It lost three road meets, but this season is different and freshmen like Jayla Booker are excited to embark on new territory.
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“We just have to stay in our bubble and not focus on what’s around us,” Booker said.
UF’s score dropped slightly last week vs. Alabama, but the Gators still turned in dominant beam and bar performances to make up for a slow start on vault and defeat the Crimson Tide.
What channel is Florida gymnastics at Auburn on today?
TV Channel: SEC Network
Streaming: ESPN.com or the ESPN App
Commentators: Alex Perlman and Anastasia Webb will be on the call.
What time is Florida gymnastics at Auburn?
Florida gymnastics vs. Auburn live updates
Follow the Florida gymnastics team on X, formerly known as Twitter, for updates from the meet.
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Florida gymnastics vs. Auburn history
The Gators have defeated the Tigers in 10 straight meets. The two tied in a regular season showdown on the Plains in 2022. UF is 96-10-1 all-time vs. AU and hasn’t lost since 2004.
Noah Ram covers Florida Gators athletics and Gainesville-area high school sports for The Gainesville Sun, GatorSports.com and the USA TODAY Network. Contact him at [email protected]. Follow him on X @Noah_ram1 and on Instagram @Ramreporter. Read his coverage of the Gators’ national championship basketball season in “CHOMP-IONS!” — a hardcover coffee-table collector’s book from The Sun. Details at Florida.ChampsBook.com
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