EUGENE WILSON III NEWS

No. 6 Ole Miss aims to avoid a repeat of costly loss to Florida a season ago

Sixth-ranked Mississippi hopes to avoid a repeat of a Florida loss a year ago that relegated the Rebels to being the “first team out” of the 12-team College Football Playoff

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Florida sticking with struggling QB DJ Lagway against No. 6 Ole Miss

Florida is sticking with struggling quarterback DJ Lagway for Saturday’s game at No. 6 Mississippi

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Will undergo season-ending surgery Wilson (leg) will undergo season-ending surgery on Wednesday, per Andrew Abadie of PineBeltSports.com.

Impact Wilson didn't play in the loss to Kentucky, and now the wideout has officially been ruled out for the year as he's set to undergo surgery. Wilson had 27 catches for 239 yards and three touchdowns this fall as a key aspect of the Gators' passing attack. Now, more onus will fall on Vernell Brown, Aidan Mizell and J. Michael Sturdivant.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with leg injury Wilson is dealing with a left leg injury, Hunter DeLauder of WRUF.com reports.

Impact Wilson's injured leg explains why he will log a DNP for a relatively favorable game Florida's team has scheduled at Kentucky. He recently stepped up against Georgia, getting nine receptions for 121 yards and one touchdown.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Florida rules out WR Eugene Wilson III for Saturday's game at Kentucky

Florida receiver Eugene Wilson won’t play at Kentucky on Saturday

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Ruled out vs. Kentucky Wilson (undisclosed) won't play against Kentucky on Saturday.

Impact Wilson missed Week 8 against Mississippi State, and will now miss his second game in three outings. He's coming off a nine-catch, 121-yard, one-touchdown performance in the loss to Georgia. With Vernell Brown (undisclosed) and Aidan Mizell (undisclosed) also questionable for the Gators, Florida could be light at wideout Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Kentucky Wilson (undisclosed) won't play against Kentucky on Saturday.

Impact Wilson missed Week 8 against Mississippi State, and will now miss his second game in three outings. He's coming off a nine-catch, 121-yard, one-touchdown performance in the loss to Georgia. With Vernell Brown (undisclosed) and Aidan Mizell (undisclosed) also questionable for the Gators, Florida could be light at wideout Saturday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in loss to Georgia Wilson accrued nine receptions (on 11 targets) for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 loss to Georgia.

Impact After a rough stretch for Wilson in which he had no more than three catches since September 13th including two games with out a single catch, Wilson showed up with his best game of the season. With the receiving corps thinning as Vernell Brown Aidan Mizell and Dallas Wilson all exited the game, Wilson reminded everyone of his talents. Wilson reeled in nine receptions and seemingly was running free on every play and also hauled in a 40-yard touchdown grab.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson III's Breakout Gives Gators Hope for Rest of 2025 Eugene Wilson III needed a big game, and the Florida Gators got one in the loss to Georgia.

NOVEMBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes 'Cocktail Party' with a 24-20 victory against Florida

Gunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”...

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Florida is getting highly touted freshman receiver Dallas Wilson back in time for No. 9 Texas

Florida has offensive help on the way, a freshman receiver who just might make a difference against No. 9 Texas on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Touchdown in loss to USF Wilson posted seven receptions (on nine targets) for 60 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 18-16 defeat versus South Florida.

Impact After going for negative yardage on five receptions against LIU in the season opener, the top target for the Gators bounced back in the loss to USF. Wilson reeled in seven of his nine targets leading the Gators with 70 receiving yards and finding the endzone for his second score of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to USF Wilson posted seven receptions (on nine targets) for 60 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 18-16 defeat versus South Florida.

Impact After going for negative yardage on five receptions against LIU in the season opener, the top target for the Gators bounced back in the loss to USF. Wilson reeled in seven of his nine targets leading the Gators with 70 receiving yards and finding the endzone for his second score of the season.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

DJ Lagway throws 3 TDs, leads No. 15 Florida to a 55-0 victory over Long Island in opener

DJ Lagway threw three touchdown passes, Jadan Baugh ran for 104 yards and a score, and No. 15 Florida opened the season with a 55-0 drubbing of Long Island

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Looks ready to roll Wilson (undisclosed) appears good to go for Florida's opener against LIU, per Mark Long.

Impact Wilson was limited in fall camp, but the receiver reportedly looks like he'll play in Week 1. He's expected to be one of the Gators' top options at wide receiver alongside J. Michael Sturdivant. Last season, Wilson reeled in 16 catches for 266 yards and one score across four games.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of Florida Gators named to 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list A trio of Florida football players—Eugene Wilson III, Jamari Lyons and Aaron Gates—were named to 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award watc...

AUGUST 19 • USATODAY.COM

Back at practice but still limited Wilson (undisclosed) logged a limited practice session for Florida on Tuesday, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact Wilson sat out Florida's latest scrimmage, so him logging at least a limited practice session comes off as an improvement. Though the wide receiver went through position drills without a non-contact jersey, he just did short routes Tuesday. Wilson remains week-to-week as the 2025 Gators prepare for their regular-season opener against LIU, on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Remains week-to-week Wilson (undisclosed) remains week-to-week ahead of Florida's 2025 opener, Joey Knight of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Florida will monitor Wilson on a weekly basis as the team prepares for LIU on Aug. 30. It looks like the wide receiver's immediate availability will be announced before then. Wilson already missed most of 2024 due to injury, something he will look to avoid to begin his 2025.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out scrimmage Wilson (undisclosed) did not play Florida's latest scrimmage, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact Between the Florida team's latest scrimmage and upcoming game, Wilson has three weeks to recover. The 2025 Gators will begin their regular season on Aug. 30 against LIU.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not partaking in receiving drills Wilson (undisclosed) is not partaking in receiving drills Tuesday, Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact It is unknown why Florida's team has Wilson sitting out, though his previous hip injury may explain the reasoning. So once again, he is questionable as the 2025 Gators prepare for their regular-season opener.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Wilson (hip) is participating fully in practice, the team announced.

Impact Wilson is back in practice after an injury riddled 2024 campaign and subsequent offseason. It looks as if he's finally healthy and ready to start the 2025 season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

2025 College Football Predictions: 'This Year’s Indiana Is Illinois'

Is 2025 Illinois' year to make the CFP? Is there a Heisman wager worth making now? Sammy P previews some college football betting action six...

JULY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Where does Eugene Wilson III fall on ESPN's top college receivers list? After missing most of the 2024 campaign, Florida receiver Eugene Wilson III is set to lead the UF offense in 2025. ESPN ranked him No. 16 na...

APRIL 12 • USATODAY.COM

Limited early in spring ball Wilson (hip) is limited early in Florida's spring practice period, per Gainesville.com.

Impact Wilson had season-ending hip surgery and missed Florida's final seven games of the year. It appears that ailment is still bothering him, as he's wearing a non-contact jersey early in spring practice in Gainesville. Wilson figures to be a starter and a dangerous weapon for quarterback DJ Lagway when he does manage to return.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

'He's doing great': Billy Napier gives update on Eugene Wilson III's recovery Billy Napier optimistic about Gators receiver Eugene Wilson III’s recovery.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • USATODAY.COM