With a newly-named starting quarterback, a suspended defensive standout, and an injured punter – Gator football head coach Jim McElwain had plenty to talk about on Friday. McElwain talked about the suspensions of Teez Tabor and Cyontai Lewis and said again how important they are to the program, explaining that …
Read More »Preview: Gator Defensive Line
After UF Media Wednesday, ambitions are running high for the Gators football team this year. One unit that’s looking to help be the driving force for the team—the defensive line. Last year, the Gators’ defense was tied for fifth in the nation in total sacks (40), and was 12th in total yards allowed. Head Coach …
Read More »Gator Football Defense Looks to Exceed Expectations
The Gators football team is back in action after their first full practice in pads on Wednesday. According to Florida’s defensive coordinator Geoff Collins, the veterans have stepped up to help the rookies learn the defense and expectations. The defense has been getting reps in different positions this spring. Collins …
Read More »Stomped in the Swamp, Noles Win 27-2 in Regular Season Finale
Video recap provided by Jonathan Perez, WUFT Sports Full photo gallery by Greenberry Taylor, WUFT News The streak lives on for the 13th-ranked Florida State Seminoles (10-2) as they once again come away with a win at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, beating the Gators 27-2 Saturday in Gainesville. The 12th-ranked …
Read More »Ugly Overtime Win Over FAU Gets UF Football Double Digit Wins
Video recap provided by Ashlyn Sullivan, WUFT Sports Full photo gallery by Greenberry Taylor, WUFT News The eighth ranked Florida Gator football team (10-1, 9-1 SEC) had the opportunity to give its coach, Jim McElwain, the most wins by a first year coach in Florida program history. The only obstacle …
Read More »Gators Ready to Take On ‘Nothing to Lose’ Gamecocks
The 11th ranked Florida football team (8-1, 6-1 SEC) will wrap up its road schedule this Saturday in Columbia, South Carolina versus the South Carolina Gamecocks (3-6, 1-6 SEC). While Florida enters the game having already clinched the SEC East title, the Gamecocks, with their lone conference win over Vanderbilt, will …
Read More »Florida Finishes National Signing Day with Strong “Transition” Class
For a team that started the day outside of the top 50 in most recruiting class rankings, the Florida Gators finished out National Signing Day very strong, finishing in the top 25 on ESPN’s recruiting class rankings. The Gators, who started the day at 66 in the ESPN rankings, found …
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