Florida Gators wide receiver Chimere Dike is in his first season in The Swamp after transferring from Wisconsin. The senior spoke with the media Monday about his familiarity with Florida-Georgia rivalry. The game will also mark freshman quarterback DJ Lagway’s third start this season, but this time in a fiery …
Read More »Gators Open Conference Play Against Visiting Volunteers
The Florida Gators football team takes on the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday night in their first SEC game of the year at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Both teams won against FCS teams last week, when the Gators beat McNeese State and Tennessee defeated Austin Peay. The Gators’ matchup …
Read More »Napier Discusses Tennessee Matchup
In speaking to the press on Monday, Florida Gators head football coach Billy Napier discussed the importance of understanding American history and how it is relevant to football. He reflected on Saturday’s game against McNeese and the Gators’ preparation for the upcoming division rival Tennessee. Finding Perspective On the 22nd …
Read More »Grantham Talks Gators Defense Ahead Tennessee Match Up
The Florida Gators’ defense was put to the test against the Alabama Crimson Tide this past Saturday. Even though the Gators fell to the Crimson Tide, their defense proved their strength by holding Alabama to a close match-up. With the upcoming in-conference game against Tennessee, Florida Gators defensive coordinator Todd …
Read More »Preview: Gators Renew Rivalry with Tennessee with Vengeance on Mind
The last time these two teams met, Tennessee ended the Gators’ 11-year win streak. Florida will be instead be hoping for a result similar to the one the last time they played in Gainesville. That game was marked by the now famous 4th and 14, 63-yard touchdown pass from Will …
Read More »Gator Football: Somber McElwain Talks Hurricane Irma, Tennessee Game
At Wednesday’s press conference, a somber Florida head coach Jim McElwain talked at length about the effects of Hurricane Irma, before turning his attention to this weekend’s upcoming rivalry game against Tennessee. Hurricane Irma It was apparent the storm had a big effect on McElwain, as he spoke emotionally for …
Read More »KeVaughn Allen and Justin Leon Contribute 42 points in 83-70 Win over Tennessee
When Justin Leon joined the Gators in the Fall of 2015, the junior college All-American was expected to be a middle of the rotation player with some upside. Fast forward to January 7, 2017 and Leon’s new career-high of 19 points were vital in Florida’s 83-70 takedown of the Tennessee …
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