GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Florida Gators starting defensive back Aaron Gates, who left last week's win over Ole Miss with an apparent lower body injury, will miss Saturday's regular season finale against FSU and undergo surgery, head coach Billy Napier announced Wednesday.

The Florida fan base at-large is rapidly discovering what a vote of confidence — and a few victories — can do for a recruiting class.

Much of the Gators’ success has come at the expense of rival Florida State, their opponent Saturday night at Doak Campbell Stadium.