The Florida Gators last home game of the football season turned out to be exactly what they had planned; a blowout. The Gators defeated the Idaho Vandals 63-10 this afternoon. With this blowout and an early lead in the game, Florida was able to pull out their starters and showcase …
Read More »Idaho comes to Gainesville for matchup with Gators
Finally, Idaho gets a chance to play more than one snap in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium against the Florida Gators. The last time the Vandals came to Gainesville, a lightning storm forced the contest to be canceled. The teams would not reschedule the game. Four years later, the Vandals will …
Read More »Gator Football Preview: Gators looking to close home-schedule with strong Senior Day
The Florida Gators (7-3, 5-3) are riding high after an impressive 35-31 comeback victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks and are looking to take that momentum into Saturday when they host the Idaho Vandals (4-6, 3-5) on Senior Day in The Swamp. https://twitter.com/GatorsFB/status/1063258041053777921 The Gators will look to end their …
Read More »Lamical Perine and Company, Key in Florida-Georgia Match-Up
After not scoring a touchdown in the first five games of the season, Lamical Perine has found himself in the end zone three times in the last two match-ups. The junior running back has been on a tear since the LSU game where he averaged five yards per carry and …
Read More »Gators Jump to No. 11 in AP Poll
With the recent comeback win over Vanderbilt last Saturday, the Florida Gator football team jumped up from No. 14 to No. 11 in the most recent AP Poll. A crazy weekend with four losses in the top ten, combined with Florida’s impressive win, allowed the Gators to jump three spots. …
Read More »Florida’s Utilizing It’s Offensive Weapons, Finding It’s Groove Midway Through Season
Last year against the LSU Tigers, Feleipe Franks couldn’t buy time with a $100 bill. During the Florida Gators homecoming game against their SEC rival, UF’s quarterback was thrown to the ground five times and completed only ten passes against the Tigers defense. Last Saturday, against the LSU Tigers, Franks …
Read More »Gators Defense Making Plays, Gaining Confidence
While Tim Tebow and the 2008 national championship team reunion were big highlights of the day, the Florida Gators defense made sure to put a bow on it and their impressive performance against rival LSU. Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham could even be seen celebrating toward the end of the …
Read More »10 Years from a Championship: Ahmad Black Looks Back
More than a week has passed since the 10-year anniversary of Tim Tebow’s ‘The Promise’ speech that followed after a 2008 loss to Ole Miss. Ahmad Black, a member of Florida’s 2008 national championship squad, started at safety and will be back in the Swamp this weekend. The team will be recognized for …
Read More »Preview: No. 22 Florida Goes For Statement Win When It Hosts No. 5 LSU
The last time the Florida Gators hosted a top-five team was a visit from at the time No. 3 Ole Miss in 2015. Florida, ranked 25th at the time, used a raucous home crowd and an impressive performance from Will Grier to demolish the Rebels 38-10. The Gators (4-1, 2-1 …
Read More »Franks Continues To Learn, Grow With Experience
Five weeks into the season, the Florida Gators football team finds itself with a 4-1 record and a Top 25 ranking. The defense and special teams units have been leading the way and helping propel the Gators to three straight wins. Despite a low-scoring result against ranked Mississippi State last …
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