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Florida Gators set to play spring game on Friday night for first time ever

Jim McElwain has already proved to be innovative since arriving to Gainesville.

A general view of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during a game between the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers on September 26, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Gators head coach added on to that reputation, helping to move Florida’s annual spring football game to a Friday night for the first time ever instead of Saturday afternoon. The school announced that it will play its spring game on Friday, April 8 at 7 p.m in in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.