After a period of stagnation in college sports, Florida fans have found joy in March, with four teams currently competing in the tournament, including Florida, Miami, UCF, and USF. This year, the Sunshine State has seen a surge in college basketball, with Florida State and UCF both performing well. Despite a difficult year for football, the state's top three programs, Florida, Florida State, and Florida, saw significant improvements in their performance. The success of college basketball in Florida has been particularly welcomed, with former coach Billy Donovan transforming the sport across the state. Meanwhile, the rise of Florida's football program, which had been struggling for attention for decades, has also been significant. Todd Golden, who won a national title last season and returned with a No. 1 seed, is on the verge of becoming the fourth program in the last 50 years to win back-to-back championships.