J. Michael Sturdivant News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Gators

Leading receiver in season finale Sturdivant reeled in all three targets for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-21 victory versus Florida State.

Impact With the Gators wide receiving corps depleted, Strudivant saw his usage go up at the end of the year. Strudivant was able to come down with a touchdown catch in this one as he closes out his college career with two touchdowns in his final three games.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss to Ole Miss Sturdivant reeled in 2 of 6 targets for 62 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 defeat versus Mississippi.

Impact Strudivant hasn't seen much action on the season as he hasn't had a game with more than three receptions on the season. However with a depleted wide receiver corps, Strudivant was able to cash in for his first touchdown since week one.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Did J. Michael Sturdivant Actually Catch the Deep Ball in the Gators' Loss? Florida fell to Georgia, 24-20, in controversial fashion.

NOVEMBER 2 • 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

No. 5 Georgia looks to maintain control of the 'Cocktail Party' against regrouping Florida

Georgia’s season has been a tale of resiliency

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Slated to play vs. Longhorns Sturdivant (concussion) is available against Texas, per Kevin Brockway of The Gainesville Sun.

Impact The Wednesday night SEC injury report should add some clarity, but at the moment it seems as though Sturdivant has been fully cleared to play for a big game against Texas in Week 6. The wideout has yet to miss a contest but was knocked out of the Gators' loss to Miami in Week 4.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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

Heads to locker room Saturday Sturdivant heads to the locker room in Saturday's game against Miami due to an apparent concussion, Nick de la Torre of On3.com reports.

Impact Sturdivant went straight to the locker room with two trainers, and one was holding his helmet, something that clearly indicates a concussion. It's unclear if the wideout will return to the gridiron.

SEPTEMBER 20 • 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

These 5 Florida football players named to 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 List Florida football has 5 players on the 2026 Senior Bowl Top 300 List: J. Michael Sturdivant, Austin Barber, Jake Slaughter, Caleb Banks and T...

AUGUST 23 • USATODAY.COM

Galvanized and 15th-ranked Florida would rather be No. 1 than see No. 1 on the field this season

Florida's football team has decided not to assign the No. 1 jersey this year

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Transfer WR Will Star in UCLA's Offense As UCLA did with J. Michael Sturdivant in 2023, the Bruins were able to snag another young, promising pass catcher from their Northern Calif...

JANUARY 1 • SI.COM

Commits to Florida Sturdivant has committed to Florida, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact The 2024 Florida Gators' top-two wideouts were Elijhah Badger and Chimere Dike, both seniors out of collegiate eligibility after this year. Even though Sturdivant's statistical output has significantly declined each year since 2022, he finished 2024 with 22 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns. California's 2022 season saw him log 65 catches for 755 yards and seven TDs, a WR1-type output that Florida will need.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Sturdivant has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Mike Farrell of MikeFarrellSports.com reports.

Impact Sturdivant will seek new pastures after spending two seasons with UCLA. The junior wide receiver totaled 22 receptions for 315 yards and two touchdowns across 10 appearances.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wraps up underwhelming 2024 season Sturdivant recorded two receptions (on four targets) for four yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 victory over Fresno State.

Impact Strudivant scored just cecond touchdown of the season After totaling 597 yards in his first season with the Bruins last year, the redshirt junior totaled 315 yards in 2024, and he caught a pass in just seven of 11 appearances this season. Sturdivant should have one season of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts off Week 13 Sturdivant gathered in five of six targets for 117 yards during Saturday's 19-13 defeat versus USC.

Impact Sturdivant logged over 100 yards for just the second time this season. These two outings have been the clear outliers for the redshirt junior this season, as he's accrued eight catches for 87 yards across his other eight outings this year. With the Bruins now eliminated from bowl eligibility, the team will wrap up its season during next week's home game against Fresno State.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Sturdivant (undisclosed) isn't listed on UCLA's injury report.

Impact Sturdivant will be available for the Bruins after missing last week against Iowa. The receiver has 14 grabs for 188 yards and a score this fall.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Hawkeyes Sturdivant (undisclosed) won't play against Iowa, per the Big Ten injury report.

Impact Sturdivant is set to miss his first game of the season. The Bruins wideout has 14 catches for 188 yards and a score this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 107 yards versus Minnesota Sturdivant accrued seven receptions (on 11 targets) for 107 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-17 defeat versus Minnesota.

Impact Sturdivant finally made an impact after totaling five catches on 13 targets through the first five games of the season. The redshirt junior was expected to lead this receiving corps this season after totaling 36 catches (on 75 targets) for 597 yards last year. He finally saw a significant role with Notre Dame transfer Rico Flores (undisclosed) sidelined for the sceond game in a row. Sturdivant will likely once again serve as the top target for quarterback Ethan Garbers if Flores remains inactive for next Saturday's road trip to Rutgers.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in game Sturdivant (undisclosed) is back in UCLA's game Saturday at Hawaii, James H. Williams of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Now that Sturdivant is 100 percent, he can try to help UCLA come back against Hawaii. UCLA failed to log any first-half points, but the Bruins are fighting back in what could be a close finish.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Sturdivant is headed to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury in Saturday's game against Hawaii, James H. Williams of the Orange County Register reports.

Impact Sturdivant went to the locker room due to an undisclosed injury, and it's unclear if the wideout will return to the field. His absence will be a huge loss to UCLA's receiving corps.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

J. Michael Sturdivant Returning to UCLA UCLA receiver J. Michael Sturdivant is returning to UCLA rather than entering the NFL Draft.

JANUARY 16, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Excerpt: J.Michael Sturdivant on Colorado's Defense, Travis Hunter, Versatility UCLA receiver J.Michael Sturdivant said about Colorado's defense and the conditioning of two-way player Travis Hunter...

OCTOBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

J.Michael Sturdivant Named to the Biletnikoff Award Watch List Transfer receiver J.Michael Sturdivant has been named to the Biletnikoff Award watch list, which is give to the most outstanding receiver in...

AUGUST 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

UCLA Commitment Analysis: Transfer Receiver J.Michael Sturdivant What's UCLA getting in new Cal transfer receiver J.Michael Sturdivant? We break it down...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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

No. 5 Georgia looks to maintain control of the 'Cocktail Party' against regrouping Florida

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

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

Galvanized and 15th-ranked Florida would rather be No. 1 than see No. 1 on the field this season