No. 25 Florida suspends DT Jeramiah McCloud for conduct detrimental to the team
Texas running back Hollywood Smothers (2) is stopped by Florida defensive lineman Jeramiah McCloud (91) and linebacker Aaron Chiles (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. Credit: AP/Eric Gay
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — No. 25 Florida suspended starting defensive tackle Jeramiah McCloud for one game on Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the team.
McCloud will miss Saturday's home game against Oklahoma (4-4, 2-3 Southeastern Conference).
“His status with the program will be re-evaluated after this week's contest,” the team said.
McCloud, a 6-foot-3, 294-pound sophomore from Sylvester, Georgia, started five of Florida's eight games this season. He has 22 tackles, including 1 1/2 for loss. Earlier this season, McCloud was caught on video making an obscene gesture toward fans late in a loss at Missouri.
Also Wednesday, the Gators (5-3, 3-3) ruled out starting right tackle Emeka Ugorji and backup linebacker Jaden Robinson because of injuries.
Receiver Vernell Brown III, who has missed the last four games with a sprained right knee, was listed as doubtful. He had his knee drained of extra fluid late last week and then had a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday.
Defensive end Emmanuel Oyebadejo and receiver Bailey Stockton, two of the team's best players this season, were listed as questionable with injuries.
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Colin Hubbard
