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Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane 33-8 in the Gasparilla Bowl

TAMPA, Fla. — DJ Lagway and Florida put together a strong finish to a difficult season. Lagway shook off a mistake-filled first half to throw for 305 yards and a touchdown in Florida’s sloppy 33-8 victory over Tulane on Friday. Tulane, which played without starting quarterback Darian Mensah, was outgained 529 yards to 194 and didn’t score until Ty Thompson …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Belichick’s bid to reshape football at UNC another sign of rising pro influence on college level

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I really think there’s going to be some of those guys that maybe don’t have a job in the NFL anymore,” Kansas State general manager Clint Brown said, “and now that this is going to be structured in a way where there is a cap that …

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1 month ago

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

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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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1 month, 1 week ago

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

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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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1 month, 1 week ago

Florida coaches ‘felt good about what we saw’ while working out injured QB DJ Lagway

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Injured Florida quarterback DJ Lagway worked out Monday for staffers who “felt good about what we saw,” coach Billy Napier said. Soft tissue is a very subjective issue,” said Napier, who added that he anticipated Lagway would practice later Monday. Tests revealed Lagway’s …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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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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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Florida QB DJ Lagway's Hamstring Injury Status Uncertain for Saturday's Game

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Florida quarterback DJ Lagway's hamstring injury is less significant than initially feared, and the Gators have not ruled him out for Saturday's game at No. 5 Texas. Lagway has completed 61% of his passes for 1,071 yards, with six touchdowns and five interceptions. He has completed 2 of 6 passes for 47 yards, including a 43-yarder to Aidan Mizell for …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance

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DJ Lagway's performance this season has been a major factor in Billy Napier's future at Florida. He has been a consistent passer and a dynamic runner, and he has shown that he can make all the throws that Napier needs. If he continues to play at this level, he could save Napier's job and give the Gators a much-needed victory …

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3 months ago

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — With Florida head coach Billy Napier’s job security grabbing the bulk of the attention on Saturday afternoon, the Gators rose to the occasion against Mississippi State. Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday. …

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3 months ago

Napier’s plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren’t quite ready to fire him

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Some considerations while deciding Napier’s fate: — Ten assistants and more than 50 support staffers would immediately start looking for new jobs. “We all know there’s going to be a lot of noise, and it’s up to us players what we pay attention to,” said Florida …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Florida coach Billy Napier doesn’t ‘have a ton of excuses’ after ‘embarrassing’ 41-17 loss to Miami

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I don’t have a ton of excuses,” Napier said. No one could blame the Gators for losing faith in Napier’s ability to turn around a program that has endured three consecutive losing seasons and looked completely overmatched to open another. “It’s embarrassing, to be quite honest …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the Swamp

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Show the country we’re here to take over in 2024.” The Hurricanes, meanwhile, looked poised to compete for the Atlantic Coast Conference crown in Cristobal’s second year. “While all the noise, the juice, the hype is going on around us, the most important thing for us …

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5 months ago

Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants on Tuesday filed motions to dismiss quarterback Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit regarding a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million. “Nowhere does the complaint adequately allege, for example, that Napier knew about whatever occurred between Rashada, his ‘NIL agents’ and the Gator Collective, LLC. “In fact, the complaint …

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7 months ago

Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former Florida recruit and current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada is suing Gators coach Billy Napier and the program’s top booster over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million. “The UAA will provide for Coach Napier’s personal counsel, and we will direct all questions to those representatives.” Florida had been under NCAA investigation since …

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11 months ago

Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden Rashada

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed name, image and likeness deal worth more than $13 million with former signee Jaden Rashada. Because we follow NCAA policies about maintaining confidentiality, we are unable to offer additional comments.” It’s the second …

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1 year ago

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

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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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1 year, 1 month ago

Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “It’s been a frustrating season, but to be the first team to ever win here is something we can always hang our hat on.” The Razorbacks stopped Florida’s six-game, home-winning streak and may have knocked the Gators out of bowl contention in embattled coach Billy Napier’s …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! It was another “Cocktail Party” celebration for the Bulldogs, one that’s become a familiar scene in the series. Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and the top-ranked Bulldogs dominated Florida 43-20 Saturday to extend their winning streak …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Graham Mertz jogged into the Swamp with the first-team offense Thursday night, wearing the No. “Really enjoyed the spring.” It’s not clear whether he could honestly say the same about the spring game, a 10-7 effort that included countless bad snaps and even drew a veiled shot from Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin on Twitter. Both Mertz …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn’t expect NCAA inquiry

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Billy Napier provided little insight Wednesday into how and why the Gators lost four-star quarterback Jaden Rashada, but said he doesn’t expect it to prompt an NCAA investigation. “I think the reality is the current structure of NIL with third parties …

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2 years, 1 month ago

SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “And so those resources go to work right away in helping you develop your football program.” That’s saying something considering Kelly spent 12 years at his last job at college football’s most storied program. If LSU athletic director Scott Woodward had told Kelly last December winning …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M on Saturday. “I told Anthony there late in the game ‘I …

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2 years, 3 months ago

All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Richardson dazzled a packed Swamp in Florida’s season opener, delivering more feel-good moments than anyone honestly could have expected. Just ask him, he’ll throw it a hundred yards.” Richardson threw for 168 yards, ran for 106 more and three scores, and, most …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida’s win vs No. 7 Utah

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “They’ve got a little bit different edge to them.” Richardson ran 11 times for 106 yards and was never stopped for a loss. “He’s going to get his,” Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said. He juked former Florida teammate Mohamoud Diabate with a pump fake and then …

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Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane 33-8 in the Gasparilla Bowl

Belichick’s bid to reshape football at UNC another sign of rising pro influence on college level

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

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

Florida coaches ‘felt good about what we saw’ while working out injured QB DJ Lagway

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

Florida QB DJ Lagway's Hamstring Injury Status Uncertain for Saturday's Game

Florida's QB Future Hinges on DJ Lagway's Performance

Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

Napier’s plan to fix Florida is now bust, but the Gators aren’t quite ready to fire him

Florida coach Billy Napier doesn’t ‘have a ton of excuses’ after ‘embarrassing’ 41-17 loss to Miami

Coaches Cristobal and Napier will be under microscopes as No. 19 Miami and Florida open in the Swamp

Florida coach Billy Napier and two co-defendants ask court to dismiss Jaden Rashada lawsuit

Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal

Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden Rashada

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

Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp

Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’

Ex-Wisconsin QB Mertz finding his footing at Florida

Napier avoids Rashada details, doesn’t expect NCAA inquiry

SEC resources, right hires can help programs rebound quickly

Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24

All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play

Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida’s win vs No. 7 Utah