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Former Oregon football signee Dallas Wilson visits Florida and gets full-court recruiting press
2 days, 5 hours ago

Former Oregon football signee Dallas Wilson visits Florida and gets full-court recruiting press

Associated Press  

Fla. — Former Oregon signee Dallas Wilson, a five-star receiver from Tampa, is getting the full-court press from Florida. A day after Wilson watched the Gators beat Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl in Tampa, he made an official visit to Gainesville and was given a front-row seat to Florida’s basketball game against North Florida. The 6-foot-3 Wilson, who caught 41 …

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Republican Senator Marco Rubio's son Anthony sends college football teammates wild with first touchdown
2 days, 10 hours ago

Republican Senator Marco Rubio's son Anthony sends college football teammates wild with first touchdown

Daily Mail  

The son of a United States Senator scored his first collegiate touchdown on Friday night, sending his teammates wild. And Anthony Rubio - the son of Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio - saw action late in the game as he punched in a nine-yard touchdown. Rubio's teammates mobbed him in the end zone after the score, as Florida's bench cleared …

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Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
1 month ago

Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “A lot of missed opportunities.” The Rebels failed to score in three trips inside the red zone and dropped countless passes in perfect weather, miscues Kiffin called “very unusual.” Still, Ole Miss had chances late. Defensive tackle J.J. Pegues, a 325-pound wrecking ball out of the …

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DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
1 month ago

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018

Live Mint  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's only option was to step up and let it fly. “God blessed that young man.” Lagway returned after missing most of Florida's last two games and delivered enough clutch plays for the Gators to earn their first series victory since 2018. …

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DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
1 month, 1 week ago

DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — With two defenders closing in and a strained left hamstring to protect, Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s only option was to step up and let it fly. “God blessed that young man.” Lagway returned after missing most of Florida’s last two games and delivered …

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Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race
1 month, 1 week ago

Florida deals LSU third loss in a row as Brian Kelly’s Tigers stumble out of SEC race

New York Times  

22 LSU 27-16 on Saturday, effectively knocking the Tigers out of the SEC title race. 11 Ole Miss or Florida State to reach bowl eligibility in coach Billy Napier’s third season. LSU held the ball for 41:48 to Florida’s 18:12, but the Gators averaged 7.9 yards per play and held the Tigers to 4.2. CAN'T CAGE THE GATORS‼️ 📺 ABC …

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No. 21 LSU and Florida are both hoping for a bounce-back following a beatdown
1 month, 1 week ago

No. 21 LSU and Florida are both hoping for a bounce-back following a beatdown

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I’m not in a position to worry about what people are saying about the overall health of the program,” said Kelly, whose Tigers have won 10 of 13 over the past year. “It’s crazy to see how much effort he is putting into playing,” left tackle …

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Can Texas ride momentum after palate-cleansing win against hobbled-up Florida?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Can Texas ride momentum after palate-cleansing win against hobbled-up Florida?

New York Times  

5 Texas kept its SEC championship game and College Football Playoff chances intact by dominating unranked Florida 49-17 on Saturday. Ewers’ next pass attempt, to tight end Gunnar Helm on a crossing route, was nearly intercepted by Florida edge rusher George Gumbs Jr. Ewers did a good job of executing coach Steve Sarkisian’s game plan and kept Florida’s defense off …

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Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the announcement in a “letter to Gator Nation” on Thursday that said the team is “building a foundation …

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Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting criticism, 15-18 record
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida sticking with Billy Napier as football coach amid mounting criticism, 15-18 record

New York Times  

Billy Napier will remain the head coach at Florida, Gators athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Thursday morning. Last week, Napier became the first Florida coach since World War II to suffer three consecutive double-digit losses to Georgia. A message from Scott Stricklin pic.twitter.com/NpLD6ktrHj — Florida Gators November 7, 2024 But Napier has shown progress, despite a 4-4 record this season …

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Georgia vs. Florida: A Battle for College Football supremacy
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Georgia vs. Florida: A Battle for College Football supremacy

Associated Press  

The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators clash in a pivotal matchup in the SEC East. Georgia seeks to extend their winning streak to four consecutive games, while Florida aims to secure a fourth consecutive year in Gainesville. The Bulldogs' potent rushing attack led by Trevor Etienne poses a significant challenge to the Gators' opportunistic defense, while Florida's young quarterback DJ …

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How the Class of 2024 quarterbacks are faring in college football
2 months ago

How the Class of 2024 quarterbacks are faring in college football

New York Times  

Most of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2024 have been on campus since January. 56 overall Stats: none Noland was a four-star prospect and looked like he could be Ohio State’s quarterback of the future before Sayin arrived. 68 overall Stats: none Three quarterbacks have thrown a pass for the Fighting Irish this season and Carr isn’t one …

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Which college football coaches have the hottest seats at the midseason mark?
2 months, 1 week ago

Which college football coaches have the hottest seats at the midseason mark?

New York Times  

It’s the midpoint of the college football season and usually, the coaching carousel is spinning much faster. They hammered a bad MTSU team for their first FBS win of the season last week but weren’t able to build off of that. He’s been the head coach for nine years and he’s the only one in school history that ever produced …

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No. 19 Miami and Florida resume a once-heated rivalry with both coaches seeking a much-needed win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 19 Miami and Florida resume a once-heated rivalry with both coaches seeking a much-needed win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! In-state rivals Miami and Florida resume their once-heated series, with the loser sure to have its fanbase screaming for a coaching change. KEY MATCHUP Florida needs to find a way to slow down Miami’s formidable pass-rush tandem of Rueben Bain and Francisco Mauigoa. The duo combined …

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It’s a college football player’s paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game
4 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s a college football player’s paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! There was only one move to make, really: Lagway benched Graham Mertz and inserted himself into the starting lineup for a quick game of EA Sports College Football 25 against teammate Tank Hawkins. It’s surely happening across the country, with college football players finally getting to …

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Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting schedule
5 months ago

Billy Napier enters Year 3 with Florida hopeful while facing ominous vibes, daunting schedule

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DALLAS — Billy Napier enters his third season as Florida coach in maybe the toughest position in college football: Head coach at an Southeastern Conference powerhouse whose program is struggling to gain traction and facing one of the most daunting schedules in the country. The Gators …

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Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win
1 year ago

Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18. THE TAKEAWAY Florida State: The Seminoles returned nearly every starter from last year’s team with their sights set on making the CFP. Florida State later executed a fake punt …

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No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp
1 year, 1 month ago

No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Florida State dropped to fifth in the latest College Football Playoff standings following Travis’ injury and likely needs to win out to have a shot at making the four-team playoff. It’s also “senior night” for coach Billy Napier’s team and a chance for Florida to essentially …

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Mandel’s Mailbag: Deion Sanders isn’t just famous, he’s a heck of a football coach
1 year, 3 months ago

Mandel’s Mailbag: Deion Sanders isn’t just famous, he’s a heck of a football coach

New York Times  

Sign up for the Until Saturday newsletter | Jayna Bardahl and The Athletic’s college football staff deliver expert analysis on the biggest CFB stories five days per week. Consider this: More people watched a Week 3 Colorado-Colorado State game in the middle of the night than last year’s late-October clash between No. — John H. While there’s no one else …

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Florida, Florida State, Miami ranked together for 1st time since 2017
1 year, 3 months ago

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Florida, Florida State, Miami ranked together for 1st time since 2017

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Reality check: Trojans top three tailbacks are all averaging more than 7.5 yards per carry. Reality check: Buckeyes have yet to permit an opponent to average 4 yards per play, which wasn’t so impressive until they shutdown a Western Kentucky offense that can be prolific. Reality …

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College football rivalries that thrived, survived or died because of conference realignment
1 year, 5 months ago

College football rivalries that thrived, survived or died because of conference realignment

New York Times  

The trickle-down with every shift in conference realignment affects the most visible part of college sports: the games. GO DEEPER Grudges, politics and gentlemen’s agreements: The chaotic history of SEC scheduling Ohio State-Penn State has become must-see TV since the Nittany Lions joined the Big Ten in 1993. Illinois-Ohio State compete for the Big Ten’s second-oldest traveling trophy — The …

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Inside UCF’s rise from D-III to Big 12 and what’s next: ‘This could be the premier place’
1 year, 5 months ago

Inside UCF’s rise from D-III to Big 12 and what’s next: ‘This could be the premier place’

New York Times  

ORLANDO — As the clock struck midnight, UCF supporters popped champagne. “Getting an MLS team was big, but I think UCF getting in the Big 12 is even bigger,” said Mike Bianchi, an Orlando radio host and columnist since 2000. I started for four years, broke every school record there was.” After Hinshaw came Daunte Culpepper, who immediately broke all …

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What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?
1 year, 10 months ago

What can Florida football fans expect from former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When The Athletic broke the news Dec. 21 that Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz intended to transfer to Florida, the reaction bordered on scathing. Just observing him and hearing other players talk about him, the work he’s done with our staff — not only strength and conditioning but also every part of training, nutrition and film study.” So …

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Florida football, basketball mailbag: What are expectations for Billy Napier, Todd Golden?
1 year, 10 months ago

Florida football, basketball mailbag: What are expectations for Billy Napier, Todd Golden?

New York Times  

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Welcome to Part 2 of the Gators mailbag, not to be viewed as leftovers from the first part but rather an equal sequel, all in an effort to thoughtfully address more of your questions. Billy Napier’s first Florida team finished 6-7 in 2022. Unlike Mario Cristobal, whose 10-year contract at Miami affords baked-in patience, Napier can’t set …

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