Chimere Dike News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Gators

Two grabs in win Dike caught two passes for 47 yards against LSU on Saturday.

Impact Dike has at least two catches in eight-straight contests for the Gators, though has yet to cross the 100-yard receiving plateau in any game, and has been held out of the end zone in four-straight contests. Still, he is averaging 19 yards per reception and remains a big-play threat against Ole Miss next weekend.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Close to 100 yards in loss Dike recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 95 yards during Saturday's 49-17 loss against Texas.

Impact Dike was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal showing for the Gators, accounting for virtually all of the Florida passing yards for the game. Despite the quarterback position being in flux, Dike has gained at least 67 yards in four-straight outings. Florida faces LSU next weekend.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Close to 100 yards in loss Dike recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 95 yards during Saturday's 49-17 loss against Texas.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown grab in loss Dike had four receptions (on six targets) for 76 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 23-17 overtime defeat versus Tennessee.

Impact Dike has been extremely productive of late, gaining at least 75 yards in three of the last four contests. He has also scored twice over that span. Backup DJ Lagway may start under center against Kentucky next weekend, but Dike should remain heavily involved regardless of who lines up at quarterback.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in victory Dike hauled in 4 of 5 targets for 88 yards during Saturday's 24-13 victory against UCF.

Impact Dike led the Gators in receiving for the game, and has 13 catches for 222 yards and a touchdown over his last three contests. Unfortunately, a difficult task looms next weekend at Tennessee.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in loss Dike gathered in 6 of 7 targets for 91 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-20 loss against Texas A&M.

Impact The Wisconsin transfer had his first big game as a member of the Gators, leading the squad in receptions while scoring for the first time in 2024. The Florida offense has been inconsistent at best to begin the 2024 campaign, and SEC play continues at Mississippi State next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Starting season opener Dike will start at wide receiver in Saturday's season opener against Miami, Graham Hall of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Dike will get the start in his first year as a Gator after recording the past four seasons with Wisconsin. The senior wide receiver finished out the 2023 campaign with 19 receptions for 328 yards and one touchdown across 11 games.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Early Enrollee Spring Rewind: Chimere Dike A breakdown of what Florida senior wide receiver Chimere Dike showed during his first UF spring football camp

APRIL 24 • 247SPORTS.COM

Chimere Dike details chemistry with Graham Mertz, decision to join Gators Dike joined the Gators after four seasons at Wisconsin

APRIL 10 • 247SPORTS.COM

Non-participant to open spring Dike was in a rehab group sporting a non-contact jersey during Florida's first spring practice, Jacob Rudner of 247Sports reports.

Impact There is no indication that Dike's injury is believed to be anything serious, but Rudner notes there is no information on when the senior wideout is expected to shed his non-contact jersey either. Dike transferred in to Gainesville this offseason after four years at Wisconsin, and he figures to claim a regular role in the offense, given his familiarity with starting quarterback Graham Mertz, a fellow Wisconsin transfer.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Envisioning Roles for Florida's 2024 Transfers: WR Chimere Dike How might transfer wide receiver Chimere Dike make an impact for Florida in 2024?

FEBRUARY 2 • KANSASCITY.COM

Commits to Florida Dike announced his commitment to Florida on Wednesday.

Impact Dike will look to improve his statistical output during 2024. As an undergraduate student, Dike's best season was his 2022 campaign, when he logged 47 receptions for 689 yards and six touchdowns. Enrolling in a new college could help him, especially at the one featuring his old quarterback Graham Mertz, Wisconsin's primary QB during 2022.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting first-team reps Dike is warming up with the first-team offense ahead of Saturday's game versus Northwestern, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Dike seems set to return to action Saturday after missing last week's contest with a knee injury. The senior wideout has caught 16 passes for 282 yards and one touchdown across his eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting brace in early warmups Dike (leg) has a brace on his right knee during early warmups, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Dike is one of three key offensive contributors for the Badgers who were listed as questionable on the injury report, joining Tanner Mordecai (hand) and Braelon Allen (ankle). It appears as though Dike could be back in action Saturday, though he may be operating at less than 100 percent if so.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Dike (leg) is officially ruled questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Northwestern.

Impact Dike missed last week's game vs. Indiana after suffering an injury in Week 9 vs. Ohio State. The senior wideout has 282 yards and a touchdown on 16 grabs this season. Bryson Green, Skyler Bell and CJ Williams could all see larger roles if Dike is ultimately sidelined again.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Dike (leg) will likely be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with Northwestern, Jeff Potrykus of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Dike, who was forced out during Wisconsin's 24-14 loss to Ohio State with a leg injury in Week 9, will likely come down to a game-time decision for the Badgers. The 6-foot-1 senior has tallied 16 receptions for 282 yards and one touchdown across eight appearances in 2023. If Dike is ultimately unable to suit up, CJ Williams and Bryson Green should have additional opportunities for targets.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Dike (leg) isn't in uniform for Saturday's game versus Indiana, Zach Heilprin of 1670AM The Zone Madison reports.

Impact Dike left last week against Ohio State and will miss at least an additional contest to recover from the issue. On a positive note, he did partake in early warmups, so he could be back in action next week versus Northwestern.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Sunday practice Dike (leg) did not participate in Wisconsin's team practice Sunday, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Dike attended Wisconsin's team practice as a spectator. For now, his availability status is questionable as the Badgers prepare to begin their November by playing at Indiana on Saturday.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to return Saturday Dike (leg) is unlikely to return to Saturday's game versus Ohio State according to the NBC broadcast.

Impact Dike's leg was rolled onto in the second quarter and head coach Luke Fickell told the broadcast team that he will likely not play for the remainder of the game. With Braelon Allen also unlikely to return, the Badgers' offense is losing two major contributors versus Ohio State.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

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Tanner Mordecai finds Chimere Dike for a 29-yard TD to give Wisconsin the lead vs. Buffalo

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • Fox Sports

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AUGUST 7, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Q&A with Chimere Dike: Badgers' No. 1 receiver on air raid offense, new staff It took Dike two years to become Wisconsin's No. 1 receiver, and with his senior year up next, he's confident he has more to show.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Leading receiver in bowl win Dike caught three of five targets for 36 yards during Tuesday's 24-17 victory over Oklahoma State.

Impact Dike once again finished as the Badgers' leading receiver with redshirt senior Chase Wolf (16-for-26 passing, 116 yards, 1:1 TD:INT) starting at quarterback in place of Graham Mertz, the latter of whom entered the transfer portal following the regular season. While the junior wideout with sophomore Keontez Lewis for the team high in targets, he still utilized in the most critical spots for Wisconsin. This included a pass intended for Dike on third down with the team leading under four minutes remaining, though the ball was knocked down behind the line of scrimmage. Dike's reliability over the past two seasons should provide him a prominent role when the Badgers presumably change to a more pass-friendly scheme under new offensive coordinator Phil Longo in 2023.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A more explosive Wisconsin offense? How Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell have lifted passing game Graham Mertz is having his best season as Wisconsin's quarterback with the help of breakthrough seasons by Dike and Bell at receiver.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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College football Week 1 highlights: Penn State, USC, Ohio State, Texas win big

Tanner Mordecai finds Chimere Dike for a 29-yard TD to give Wisconsin the lead vs. Buffalo