Redshirt senior offensive lineman Brandon Crenshaw-Dickinson has been a crucial asset to Florida’s offense in his first year after transferring from San Diego State. Offensive Frustration The California native registered his first start against the Samford Bulldogs where he logged 35 snaps. In the Gators’ last victory against the UCF Knights, …
Read More »After 40 Years, 1984 SEC Champions To Be Recognized
After 40 years, the 1984 Florida Gators football team will finally be recognized for their SEC Championship season. The team was forced to vacate the league title due to NCAA violations. The University of Florida announced the team’s reunion and subsequent pregame celebration in late August. The team members will …
Read More »Florida Football: Injured Mertz Out For Season
Florida starting quarterback Graham Mertz is out for the season after suffering a torn ACL in Saturday’s overtime loss to Tennessee, coach Billy Napier said in Monday’s news conference. Mertz Suffers ACL Injury Mertz hurt himself after his 13-yard touchdown pass to tight end Arlis Boardingham in the third quarter that gave …
Read More »SEC Football: A Crazy Saturday
The SEC football had a crazy Saturday of games, with Alabama pulling out a close win against South Carolina and Tennessee avoiding an upset to visiting Florida. Also, the No. 8 LSU Tigers secured a win over the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels in an intense overtime matchup. Meanwhile, the …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Florida’s Napier Hasn’t Lost Locker Room
The Back Nine comes at you after our hearts were ripped out of our chests, thrown in the garbage and covered in coffee grounds and rotten fruit. Too much? Hey, it was sad. 10. I thought scared money don’t make money. The moment Florida scored that touchdown, I yelled “I’d …
Read More »Florida Football Falls At No. 8 Tennessee In OT
Florida lost to No. 8 Tennessee in an electric overtime game, 23-17, in Neyland Stadium. Final. Presented by @WellsFargo pic.twitter.com/sf31igMR74 — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 13, 2024 Pure heartbreak for the Gators, 15 1/2-point underdogs, in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday night. Florida fans may shudder for awhile when hearing the name …
Read More »Pat Dooley Grades The Gators: Opportunities Wasted
Pat Dooley, co-host of The Tailgate on WRUF, grades the Gators after a heartbreaking 23-17 loss in overtime at No. 8 Tennessee: OFFENSE: D First half: Florida (3-3, 1-2 SEC) had two really nice drives that ended up with the same number of points you scored at home – zero. …
Read More »Florida Linebacker Moten’s Unique Journey On Defense
Senior inside linebacker R.J. Moten has had a unique journey on Florida’s defense. Moten transferred to UF in 2023 after playing three seasons at Michigan State University. He has faced some obstacles, such as a hand surgery in 2023 and now a position change this season. In Moten’s last season for …
Read More »Dike Shines In New Role With Florida Football
Florida senior wide receiver Chimere Dike had four catches for 88 yards in the Gators’ 24-13 win against UCF last Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Dike caught a 37-yard strike from quarterback DJ Lagway to put the Gators on the UCF 1-yard line early in the second quarter. The …
Read More »Florida’s Napier Seeks Continued Improvement
Florida football coach Billy Napier hopes back-to-back wins has given the Gators momentum, he said at Monday’s news conference. Florida Gators Football Press Conference 10-7-2024 https://t.co/H9f96OH8GP — Florida Gators Football (@GatorsFB) October 7, 2024 Reflecting on UCF Napier praised the performance of the Florida defense in the home 24-13 win …
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