Florida’s season opener at The Swamp was never in doubt. The No. 15 Gators rolled past LIU 55-0, checking every box along the way: dominate, stay healthy, and get everyone on the field. Most importantly, Billy Napier ’s squad did just that in front of nearly 90,000 fans. But while the blowout win grabbed one set of headlines, another storyline stole the spotlight. Although star DB Cormani McClain ’s status wasn’t revealed, his family still made the trip to Gainesville, and they brought a surprise that caught just as many eyes as the final score.

And why not? For the first time, Cormani McClain’s grandmother made the trip to see him suit up, joining his mom, Kaishay , in Gainesville. For Kaishay, game days are nothing new; her social media is usually packed with highlights and proud

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