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 …
Read More »Gators Football Set To Host Miami In Season Opener
The Florida Gators football program has its first of several big tests this season Saturday afternoon. No. 19 Miami will head to Gainesville to open the season in explosive fashion. With Miami and Florida looking to hit the ground running, there are factors that could decide the game. Ready to …
Read More »No. 11 Missouri Looks To Stay Grounded Ahead Of Season Opener
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 …
Read More »Arkansas To Open Season Tonight Vs. UAPB
SEC college football is back, with Arkansas opening the 2024 season against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. The in-state opponents face off tonight at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. This is only the second matchup for the Razorbacks and Golden Lions. The last time these teams met was Oct. 23, 2021 when …
Read More »Florida To Honor 1984 Gators Prior To Game Against Kentucky
The University of Florida will honor the 1984 Gators football team before its homecoming game against Kentucky on Oct. 19. This recognition comes as the program reflects on the legacy of a team that etched its name in UF history. Year for the Ages The 1984 season remains one of …
Read More »Florida’s Marshall Breaks Down Matchup Vs. Miami’s Offense
In case you haven’t heard, the Florida Gators will take on the Miami Hurricanes in The Swamp on Saturday. The matchup is the first of a home-and-home series fans hope will revive a now lost annual rivalry. Jason Marshall Jr., a senior cornerback for Florida and a Miami native, had …
Read More »Napier: Gators Ready For Opportunity Against Miami
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 …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: Napier Banking On Character, Work Ethic
The Back Nine comes at you after an exhaustive weekend of watching football. I’m not in football shape yet. 10. Well, I guess we can go ahead and have an Overreaction Monday even if it was Week Zero. OK, so here is my take on FSU’s loss to Georgia Tech. …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s Back Nine: It’s College Football Season
The Back Nine comes at you with one foot on the brake and one foot on the pedal, because I was born a rebel and it … is … football season. 10. The best thing about college football starting this weekend is that college football starts this weekend. The first …
Read More »Pat Dooley’s High Five: Reasons Why UM Fans Hate Gators
I said this on the Tailgate Show and I have said it before – nobody hates the Gators more than Miami fans. It seems kind of silly because they don’t play each other that often. But it is there, as thick as barbecue sauce, the hatred. They don’t like Florida. …
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