In a thriller from Atlanta, the Tennessee Volunteers toppled the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a 42-41 overtime victory. It was a double-overtime thriller that would test where the Volunteers’ mindset was going into the season. When we're in Georgia things get dramatic … don't know what to tell ya. …
Read More »Preview: Tennessee Opens Season Against Georgia Tech
The 25th ranked Volunteers will start their season in a Monday night SEC-ACC matchup against Georgia Tech. https://twitter.com/Vol_Football/status/903698357910155264 Who Will Be the Tennessee Starting QB? For both sides, what everyone wants to know coming into this game is simple: who is the starting quarterback? Both teams have yet to name …
Read More »SEC Media Days: Day 1 Recap
College football season is officially among us. The SEC kicked off Media Days today in Hoover, Alabama with Arkansas, LSU, and Tennessee. Miss the action? That’s okay. WRUF has today’s highlights. Arkansas Media Days Head Coach: Bret Bielema Football Representatives: QB Austin Allen, OL Frank Ragnow, DB Kevin Richardson II Bielema …
Read More »Florida Steamrolls Iowa, Ends Season on High Note
With impressive performances on both sides of the ball, the Florida football team (9-4) handed Iowa (8-5) a 30-3 beatdown in The Outback Bowl on Monday in Tampa. The Gators ended their season on a high note, which was absolutely necessary for second-year head coach Jim McElwain as he heads into the …
Read More »Scarlett Ready for Hawkeyes
At the beginning of Florida’s 2016 season, Jordan Scarlett was one of five tailbacks contending for playing time in the backfield. Along with Scarlett – Mark Thompson, Mark Herndon, Jordan Cronkrite, and Lamical Perine all had opportunities to showcase their talents this fall. Now, as Florida (8-4) prepares for their …
Read More »Appleby Looking Forward to Outback Bowl
Amid rumors that head coach Jim McElwain would burn Feliepe Frank’s or Kyle Trask’s freshman redshirt, Florida’s starting quarterback Austin Appleby says his process never changed. According to Appleby, he’s been preparing to start every day following the 54-16 loss to top ranked Alabama in the SEC Championship. And now for the …
Read More »Tabor Focused on Finishing Season “The Right Way”
When asked if some of Florida’s defenders had been snubbed from postseason accolades, Gator All-American cornerback Teez Tabor agreed, citing “politics” as his reasoning. Defensively, Florida has been stellar this year, finishing sixth overall and sporting the third-best pass defense in the country. It’s no surprise that one of Florida’s most …
Read More »Alabama Rolls Over Florida in SEC Championship
In the final SEC Championship from the Georgia Dome, the Florida Gators (8-4) fell 54-16 against the nation’s undisputed top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide (13-0). According to Florida head coach Jim McElwain, the Gators didn’t have a chance after giving up four turnovers, but he also said this is the best team …
Read More »Florida Football Dominated in Road Loss to FSU
In a disappointing performance from Doak Campbell Stadium, Florida (8-3) dropped a 31-13 nonconference game to in-state rival Florida State (9-3) on Saturday night in Tallahassee. FSU extends its streak over Florida to four straight wins following the dominant outing. The Gators had a dismal offensive perfomance, going 0-for-12 on third down conversions …
Read More »SEC Preview: Tennessee Hopes to Hang on to SEC East Title Chances Against Missouri
Missouri travels to Knoxville to take on Tennessee as the Volunteers have their senior night. https://twitter.com/jeffpage38555/status/798935681624117249 Dobbs’ Farewell The game marks the Tennessee farewell for quarterback Josh Dobbs. Dobbs, who is majoring in aerospace and mechanical engineering, has led the team this season amidst internal struggle. Conflict consumed the team culminating in …
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