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 …
Read More »Miami, Auburn Await Gators In 2019 Schedule
The Gators’ opponents for the 2019 regular season have officially been set. Florida will take on the Miami Hurricanes on Aug. 31 in the Camping World Kickoff at Camping World Stadium in Orlando. They will open a season with a neutral-site game for the second time in three seasons (began 2017 …
Read More »Dan Mullen: Learning and Improving for Tennessee Matchup
Florida Gators head football coach Dan Mullen spoke to the media on Monday about what went right and what went wrong in the game against Colorado State last Saturday. While he was happy with the team’s performance, he felt that there was still a lot of room for improvement. Determined …
Read More »Grimes Speaks Highly Of Gator Freshman DB
Grimes Gives High Praise Sophomore wide receiver Trevon Grimes spoke highly about one teammate, one that is only in his first year with the Florida Gators. Shortly removed from Saturday’s defeat to the Kentucky Wildcats, Grimes highlighted freshman defensive back Trey Dean III‘s work ethic and how hard he competes …
Read More »Gators’ Jachai Polite Giving Up Candy and Getting Better Every Day
Defensive lineman Jachai Polite has all the tools, work ethic and coaching needed to become a star for the Gators. Focused on Improvement Jachai Polite has plenty of natural talent. He knows it, his coaches know it and his teammates know it. One of his teammates and fellow pass-rusher T.J. …
Read More »Feleipe Franks Finally Settling in as Florida’s Starting QB
Feleipe Franks is looking to have a much better time against Kentucky in 2018. Sure the result was what he wanted in 2017 but it was the road to that point that Franks looks to change. Not Looking At The Past In late September of last season, Franks was removed …
Read More »Dan Mullen Names Feleipe Franks Starting Quarterback
Florida Head Football Coach Dan Mullen described why he chose to start Feleipe Franks over fellow redshirt sophomore Kyle Trask, redshirt freshman Jake Allen and true freshman Emory Jones in a press conference Monday. Franks Named Starter Mullen ruled that Franks’ athleticism and ability to extend plays gives the Florida offense the …
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