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Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl
Read full article: Lagway throws for 305 yards to help Florida trounce Tulane in the Gasparilla BowlDJ Lagway shrugged off a couple of first-half turnovers and threw for 305 yards and a touchdown to lead Florida to a victory over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl.
Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry win
Read full article: Florida runs over Florida State, recovers five fumbles in 31-11 rivalry winMontrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.
Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Read full article: Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suit
Read full article: Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledges school investigation and considers defamation suitFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden is acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry and says he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers.
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
Read full article: Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signsFlorida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Carson Beck overcomes 3 INTs to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 34-20 win over Florida in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns to offset three interceptions and No. 2 Georgia escaped “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 34-20 victory over Florida.
Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020
Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.
Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injury
Read full article: Florida QB Graham Mertz's season and his college career are over because of a knee injuryFlorida coach Billy Napier says quarterback Graham Mertz will miss the remainder of the season because of a knee injury.
Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17
Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.
Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the Swamp
Read full article: Graham Mertz, Montrell Johnson account for scores as Florida beats UCF 24-13 in the SwampGraham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.
Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the Swamp
Read full article: Marcel Reed shines in 1st collegiate start as Texas A&M tops Florida 33-20 in the SwampBackup quarterback Marcel Reed accounted for three touchdowns in his first collegiate start and Texas A&M dominated Florida 33-20 in what may have been coach Billy Napier’s final game with the Gators.
DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford
Read full article: DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of SamfordHighly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle.
Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'
Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarifies comments involving 'some guy in his basement'Embattled Florida coach Billy Napier clarified comments from earlier this week regarding “some guy in his basement” and called it a “terrible choice of words.”.
Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussion
Read full article: Florida turning to QB DJ Lagway against Samford with Graham Mertz sidelined with a concussionFlorida expects to be without quarterback Graham Mertz against lower-division Samford on Saturday.
Former Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery attempt in San Francisco
Read full article: Former Florida receiver Ricky Pearsall shot during robbery attempt in San FranciscoRicky Pearsall, a former University of Florida football player, was shot and injured on Saturday afternoon, according to San Francisco Mayor London Breed.
Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 385 yards and 3 TDs as No. 19 Miami dominates Florida in the Swamp 41-17Cam Ward threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while looking cool, calm and collected on a sweltering day in the Swamp and No. 19 Miami dominated Florida 41-17 to give coach Mario Cristobal a signature victory to start his third season at his alma mater.
Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is another
Read full article: Counting to 11 is one goal for embattled Florida coach Billy Napier. A winning season is anotherFlorida coach Billy Napier cracks jokes about his team’s inability to consistently get 11 men on the field last season.
Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of storms
Read full article: Kentucky-Florida game at CWS is postponed until Wednesday amid forecast of stormsThe College World Series elimination game between Kentucky and Florida scheduled for Tuesday night has been postponed because of inclement weather forecast for the Omaha area.
Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World Series
Read full article: Wins by Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida and A&M mean it'll be only SEC and ACC at College World SeriesKentucky finally made it to a College World Series, and the Wildcats will be joined by at least three other Southeastern Conference teams on college baseball’s biggest stage.
Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive win
Read full article: Benson scores 3 times, No. 5 Florida State beats rival Florida 24-15 for 18th consecutive winTrey Benson ran for three touchdowns, including a 26-yarder on third down with less than three minutes to play, and No. 5 Florida State beat rival Florida 24-15 on Saturday night to extend its winning streak to 18.
No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the Swamp
Read full article: No. 5 Florida State and rival Florida turn to backup QBs with plenty at stake in the SwampNo one could have imagined Tate Rodemaker and Max Brown would headline the latest matchup between in-state rivals Florida State and Florida.
Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp
Read full article: Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the SwampKJ Jefferson connected with Tyrone Broden for a 4-yard score in overtime that lifted Arkansas to a 39-36 victory at Florida, ending a six-game skid for the Razorbacks and giving them their first win in the Swamp in six tries.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in ‘Cocktail Party’Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna
Read full article: Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South CaroilnaGraham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard throw to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left, and Florida rallied from 10-points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina 41-39.
Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14
Read full article: Ray Davis rushes for career-high 280 yards and scores 4 TDs, Kentucky dominates No. 22 Florida 33-14Ray Davis rushed for a career-high 280 yards and scored four touchdowns, including three in the first half, as Kentucky overwhelmed No. 22 Florida 33-19 on Saturday.
These 14 celebrities lived in Florida. Can you guess where?
Read full article: These 14 celebrities lived in Florida. Can you guess where?Given Florida’s popular beaches, warm weather and amazing tourist attractions, it’s no surprise that the state brings in its own crowd of celebrities wanting to live here.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators’ 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
These Florida universities among best in US. One of them tops the list
Read full article: These Florida universities among best in US. One of them tops the listThe University of Florida was named the top U.S. public university in the 2024 America’s Best College Rankings, published Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal.
AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL mess
Read full article: AP source: Florida QB Rashada asks for release amid NIL messA person familiar with the situation says Florida quarterback recruit Jaden Rashada has requested a release from his national letter of intent after a $13 million name, imagine and likeness deal fell through.
Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn charges
Read full article: Florida Gators quarterback Jalen Kitna bonds out of jail after arrest on child porn chargesorida Gators backup quarterback Jalen Kitna bonded out of jail after he was arrested on two charges of distribution of child exploitation material and three charges of possession of child pornography.
AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22
Read full article: AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.
Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in Swamp
Read full article: Florida runs for 374, dominates South Carolina 38-6 in SwampMontrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday.
Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24
Read full article: Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24Anthony 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.
University of Kentucky fans flip car, light fire after win over Florida
Read full article: University of Kentucky fans flip car, light fire after win over FloridaFans of the University of Kentucky Wildcats football team flipped over a car and set furniture on fire in Lexington, Kentucky, while celebrating the team’s 26 to 16 win over the University of Florida Gators on Sept. 10.
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play basketball again
Read full article: Florida’s Keyontae Johnson joins transfer portal, hopes to play basketball againFlorida forward Keyontae Johnson, who collapsed during a game in December 2020 and hasn’t practiced or played since, has entered the NCAA transfer portal with hopes of resuming his college career.
Kentucky rallies past No. 10 Florida 20-13 in SEC showdown
Read full article: Kentucky rallies past No. 10 Florida 20-13 in SEC showdownTrevin Wallace returned a blocked field goal 76 yards for the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, Chris Rodriguez Jr. added a 9-yard scoring run early in the fourth and Kentucky made a final defensive stand to hold off No. 10 Florida 20-13.
Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee again
Read full article: Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee againEmory Jones had two touchdown passes to go along with a career-high 144 yards rushing, leading No. 11 Florida to a 38-14 victory over Tennessee on Saturday night and extending nearly two decades of dominance in the series.
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29
Read full article: Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.
QB debate continues as No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20
Read full article: QB debate continues as No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20No. 13 Florida tuned up for the start of Southeastern Conference play with a 42-20 rout of overmatched South Florida that did little to answer the question of whether starter Emory Jones or backup Anthony Richardson is best suited to run the Gators offense.
Florida Gators to spend training camp in hotel to combat COVID-19
Read full article: Florida Gators to spend training camp in hotel to combat COVID-19Florida will spend at least part of its training camp in a hotel as coach Dan Mullen searches for ways to avoid another COVID-19 outbreak within the program.
Florida Gators give Dan Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annually
Read full article: Florida Gators give Dan Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annuallyFlorida football coach Dan Mullen received a three-year contract extension worth an additional $1.5 million annually following a disappointing season that closed with a three-game losing streak and included several public relations missteps and NCAA sanctions.
Playmaker Tre Mann declares for NBA, says goodbye to Florida
Read full article: Playmaker Tre Mann declares for NBA, says goodbye to FloridaGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida point guard Tre Mann, the program's best one-on-one playmaker since Jason Williams more than two decades ago, is leaving school early and turning pro. Mann is expected to hire an agent and does not intend to return to college. His four consecutive 20-plus-point games matched the longest streak by a Florida player over the past 25 years (Nick Calathes, Matt Walsh). “Thank you to all my teammates who shared the Gator uniform with me for the last two seasons. He ended up returning to Florida and becoming the team's best player following Keyontae Johnson's collapse in early December.
Florida vs. Oral Roberts: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. Oral Roberts: How to watch, stream, listenOral Roberts upended the South Region with its 75-72 overtime win over Ohio State on Friday, earning a second-round game on Sunday against No. Few expected to see a close battle between Oral Roberts and Ohio State, much less the Golden Eagles becoming the ninth 15 seed to win a tournament game. The last win by a 15 seed came in 2016, when Middle Tennessee State beat Michigan State. Oral Roberts (17-10) won its first NCAA Tournament game since 1974 against Louisville. The Mean Green advanced with their first NCAA Tournament win, 78-69 over No.
Florida, Notre Dame schedule home-and-home series in 2031-32
Read full article: Florida, Notre Dame schedule home-and-home series in 2031-32Kaiir Elam during the Gators' game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Fla. / UAA Communications photo by Adler GarfieldGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida and Notre Dame have scheduled a home-and-home series for the 2031 and 2032 football seasons. Notre Dame will travel to Gainesville early the following year. The programs have met just once, with Notre Dame rallying to beat Florida in 39-28 in the 1992 Sugar Bowl. The Gators have home-and-home series scheduled with Texas, Utah, Cal, Colorado, Arizona State and North Carolina State. They also play in-state rivals Florida State annually and are slated to play Miami and USF.
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma’s 6th straight NY6 game, Florida’s 3rd
Read full article: Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma’s 6th straight NY6 game, Florida’s 3rdWHAT'S AT STAKEBig 12 champion Oklahoma takes a seven-game winning streak into its sixth consecutive New Year's Six bowl game. Florida is playing in its third consecutive NY6 game, having won the Orange Bowl and Peach Bowl the previous two years. ... Oklahoma is 5-2 at AT&T Stadium, including its fourth straight Big 12 title game there 11 days before the Cotton Bowl kickoff. The Gators' three losses were by a combined 12 points. The Sooners are playing in a bowl game for the 22nd season in a row, with Georgia's 24 in a row the only longer active streak.
Florida vs. Oklahoma: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. Oklahoma: How to watch, stream, listen10 Florida will be without its top four pass catchers in the Cotton Bowl against eighth-ranked Oklahoma. ESPNLine: Oklahoma by 3Receivers Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney announced Monday they are skipping the game in Arlington, Texas, to prepare for their NFL futures. Their absences leave Florida trying to replace four guys who combined to catch 174 passes for 2,778 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2020. Toney was at his best this season, finishing with 70 catches for 984 yards and 10 touchdowns. He ended his college career with 1,590 yards receiving, 715 yards rushing and 16 total touchdowns.
Florida receivers Trevon Grimes, Kadarius Toney opt out of Cotton Bowl, enter draft
Read full article: Florida receivers Trevon Grimes, Kadarius Toney opt out of Cotton Bowl, enter draft(AP Photo/John Bazemore)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida receivers Trevon Grimes and Kadarius Toney are skipping the Cotton Bowl to prepare for their NFL futures. Grimes and Toney made their announcements Monday on Twitter, leaving the program two days before No. They are the second and third Florida players to opt out of the bowl, following tight end Kyle Pitts. Pitts is expected to be a top-15 draft pick, and Grimes and Toney also could go in the early rounds. Toney might not be quite as fast as Grimes, but he's one of the shiftiest players in the country.
‘Thank you for all the prayers:’ Florida’s Keyontae Johnson shares update from hospital room
Read full article: ‘Thank you for all the prayers:’ Florida’s Keyontae Johnson shares update from hospital roomGAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s Keyontae Johnson shared an update on Instagram from his hospital room on Friday. First and foremost, I would like to thank God, I know you all have been saying your prayers out,” he said. The Southeastern Conference preseason player of the year is being treated at UF Health in Gainesville. University officials said Johnson spoke with his teammates on FaceTime on Tuesday. Team officials said they are working closely with Johnson’s doctors.
Florida vs. Alabama: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. Alabama: How to watch, stream, listenThe senior leads the nation and has already set the school season record for touchdown passes with 40, despite the shortened, SEC-only schedule. He also ranks second nationally in passing yards per game (360.3), one spot ahead of Jones at 345.9. FACTS & FIGURESThis will be the 10th time the teams have met in the SEC championship game, with Alabama holding a 5-4 edge. The tight end has been a big weapon in Florida's passing game with 16 TD receptions. ... Florida K Evan McPherson is a three-time Lou Groza Award semifinalist who has made 48 of 56 field goal attempts (85.7%) in his college career.
Kyle Trask, Mac Jones enjoy unlikely rises to Heisman contenders
Read full article: Kyle Trask, Mac Jones enjoy unlikely rises to Heisman contendersKyle has certainly done that and has had as fine a season as anybody in the country.”Ditto for Jones. Trask has already set the school season record for touchdown passes despite the shortened, SEC-only schedule. Trask is second nationally in passing yards per game (360.3), one spot ahead of Jones at 345.9. Jones said he looks up to Trask as both a person and a player, especially since both opted to stick it out instead of transferring. “I definitely have a lot of respect for Kyle, for how he’s handled his situation, too,” the 'Bama quarterback said.
Florida’s Keyontae Johnson out of coma, talking to fellow Gators, team says
Read full article: Florida’s Keyontae Johnson out of coma, talking to fellow Gators, team says(AP Photo/Matt Stamey, File)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida Gators forward Keyontae Johnson is now in stable condition, according to the team. Johnson was in critical but stable condition after collapsing during a game against Florida State University on Saturday. The Southeastern Conference preseason player of the year is being treated at UF Health in Gainesville. At the moment it is not known what caused Johnson to collapse, according to a report from the Associated Press. The Gators were scheduled to play against North Florida on Wednesday.
UPDATE: Florida’s Keyontae Johnson remains critical but stable condition following collapse
Read full article: UPDATE: Florida’s Keyontae Johnson remains critical but stable condition following collapse***UPDATE***Keyontae Johnson remains in critical but stable condition at a Tallahassee hospital, officials said. Keyontae Johnson collapsed just a few minutes into the game following a timeout. They’re now placing Keyontae Johnson onto a stretcher and wheeling him from the court. Keyontae Johnson is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, and we'll share an update when we can. https://t.co/bUkidjT4qd — Florida Gators Men’s Basketball (@GatorsMBK) December 12, 2020This is a developing story, stay with News 6 for updates
Florida vs. LSU: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. LSU: How to watch, stream, listenThe Gators have clinched the Southeastern Conference’s East Division and will play top-ranked Alabama in the league title game next week in Atlanta. Losing to LSU in the Swamp would eliminate any chance Florida has of sneaking into the College Football Playoff with a loss to the heavily favored Crimson Tide. Florida: TE Kyle Pitts is Kyle Trask’s top target and the team’s best pro prospect. … LSU self-imposed a one-year ban on postseason play Wednesday as part an effort to cooperate with an NCAA probe into rules violations. … Florida has won 12 straight at home, the team’s longest streak since winning 14 in a row between 2008 and 2010.
No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19
Read full article: No. 6 Florida runs past Tennessee 31-19Kyle Trask threw for 433 yards and four touchdowns, and the Gators beat Tennessee 31-19 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the SEC championship game. “It felt like they threw on every snap.”Playing with a depleted roster, Tennessee (2-6) dropped its sixth consecutive game. Florida stretched a 10-point halftime advantage to 24-7 with a 75-yard drive capped by an 8-yard pass from Trask to Trevon Grimes. “I think they did a great job — Tennessee — throughout the game of giving us some different looks," Trask said. The Tennessee defense stiffened and forced the Gators into a field goal attempt from 53 yards.
Florida vs. Tennessee: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. Tennessee: How to watch, stream, listen6 Florida Gators will play against the 2-5 Tennessee Volunteers at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. Florida is a 17-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? Florida has to play the Vols on Saturday, LSU on Dec. 12, and against Alabama in the SEC Championship. Alabama vs. Florida for the SEC Championship is not set in stone at the moment, but it is the most likely matchup. If the SEC Championship ends up being the Crimson Tide vs. the Gators the winner would most likely get a spot in the final four.
Florida vs. Vanderbilt: How to watch, stream, listen
Read full article: Florida vs. Vanderbilt: How to watch, stream, listenAll rights reserved)The Florida Gators will head to Tennessee this weekend to play against the Vanderbilt Commodores at noon on Saturday. Florida is a 31.5-point Las Vegas favoriteWhat is the total for the game? Vanderbilt has not won a game this season. Dan Mullen is 26-6 as the Gators' coach and is 2-0 against Vandy as the Florida coach. The Gators have scored 38 or more points in each game this year.