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 …
Read More »Gators RB Lamical Perine Previews LSU
Lamical Perine isn’t getting as many carries as he did the last two seasons, but he is making the most out of every opportunity. The Junior running back has rushed for 170 yards on 29 carries. He is averaging 5.9 yards per carry with his longest one being 23 yards. Learning …
Read More »Jordan Scarlett Getting Into Rhythm on Offense
It’s taken some time, but senior running back Jordan Scarlett is starting to hit his stride in the Gator offense. Scarlett, a redshirt junior, missed the entire 2017 football season due to suspension. Once he returned to the team, he had to learn a new offense under new head coach …
Read More »Tennessee: A Homecoming for Van Jefferson
The Brentwood, Tennessee native makes his return to the Volunteer State Saturday night. Van Jefferson will be playing in his first game in Neyland Stadium when the Florida Gators take on the Tennessee Volunteers at 7 p.m. Saturday. High School Reunion Florida’s top wideout will be seeing familiar faces in …
Read More »Todd Grantham has Gators’ Defense Trending in Right Direction
In his first season as Florida’s defensive coordinator, Todd Grantham is working to build a physical defensive identity for the Gators as they prepare to play Tennessee. Getting Better After giving up 303 rushing yards and 454 total yards in a loss to the Kentucky Wildcats, the Gators’ clearly had …
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