Football

Florida lost 41-17 against No. 19 Miami in a one-sided season opener Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The heated rivalry was not as competitive as it’s been in the past. Third-year UF coach Billy Napier was confident his team improved in the offseason, but the trust didn’t bear fruit …

The Tailgate’s Pat Dooley grades the Gators for WRUF after their embarrassing 41-17 loss to No. 19 Miami on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: OFFENSE: D First half: It was not pretty. Quarterback Graham Mertz only threw for 49 yards and the highlight of the first half was a …

ALACHUA — Big plays were the name of the game Friday for the Gainesville High School football team in its 33-7 trouncing of Santa Fe.  The Hurricanes, who moved to 2-0 for the first time since 2012, had scores of 46, 64 and 90 yards that kept the Raider defenders …

The Oak Hall Eagles flew past the Jacksonville Bishop Snyder Cardinals in a Friday night football matchup, 20-7. The Eagles (2-1) were led by their seniors and a backup quarterback in the home district win. Lots Of Shoes To Fill Oak Hall’s starting quarterback, senior Dakota Brower, was ruled out …

By Dalton Sallengs and Haley Black The P.K. Yonge Blue Wave lost 28-14 to the Crescent City Raiders in their first game in front of the home fans this season. The Raiders (1-0) jumped out to an early two-score lead Friday, and the Blue Wave did not have enough in …

SEC Domination Football season just began, and the SEC is already dominating. Here are some notable games happening this weekend. Arkansas kicked off the first game of the SEC on Thursday, sweeping UAPB 70-0. Although Arkansas finished the 2023 season with a 4-8 record, the Razorbacks enter the season on …

Missouri has plenty to be excited about entering the 2024 season. Last year, the Tigers went 11-2 and won their first New Years’ Six bowl game in program history against Ohio State. Many key pieces from that team are returning, including first team AP preseason All-American wide receiver Luther Burden …

Florida quarterback Graham Mertz previewed a new season of Gator football and the opening matchup against No. 19 Miami in a news conference Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1828151268906541390 Ready To Go After a disappointing 5-7 record and not making a bowl game in 2023, the Gators went back to the drawing board in …

Florida football coach Billy Napier previewed the Week 1 matchup against No. 19 Miami during a news conference Monday. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1828061443591377017 Early Test The Hurricanes added some talent from the transfer portal, most notably quarterback Cam Ward. Napier commended Ward’s scramble ability as a threat that the Gators need to shut …

Florida football players reported to preseason camp Tuesday and the team’s first practice was Wednesday. The Gators have 29 days to get in 25 practices before hosting Miami on Aug. 31 (3:30 p.m., ABC, 98.1-FM, 850-AM WRUF) in the season opener, the third under coach Billy Napier. The Gators, who …