How can a team continue its momentum after a win as dramatic as Florida’s 26-20 win over Tennessee on a last-second cannon to Tyrie Cleveland? One way is by continuing its 30-year win streak against another one of its division rivals. That’s what Florida is tasked with Saturday night when …
Read More »Gator Defense Locked In on Kentucky
The Florida Gator defense is already turning the page after their dramatic win over Tennessee this past weekend. All focus has turned from Rocky Top to another SEC East foe, Kentucky. “We came off a big win, but we’re focusing on staying locked in, not getting too high,” said Jeremiah …
Read More »McElwain Anticipates “Heck Of A Game” Against Kentucky
Gainesville, Fla. — The fact that Florida has beat Kentucky 30 consecutive games on the football field doesn’t provide any comfort for head coach Jim McElwain. This Saturday when the Gators travel to Lexington to take on the Wildcats at Kroger Field, McElwain said he knows the caliber of play …
Read More »McElwain Press Conference Recap
Success or Average? Some may argue that Jim McElwain’s first two years at the helm of the football program have been a success, while others may politely (or impolitely) disagree. McElwain has led the Gators to a 20-9 record, with only one non-ranked loss to Arkansas last year. However, the …
Read More »The Play Heard Around SEC Football-THE Pass Florida-Tennessee
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Saturday night posed one of the most electrifying and jaw dropping moments in Gator Football history. In only the second game this season, Florida fans and players already have a “play of the year” contender. It’s definitely a “play of the year” contender for Florida Football, but the Gators …
Read More »Hail Mary Touchdown Gives Gators 26-20 Win over Tennessee As Time Expires
No matter how many games you’ve watched, sometimes college football still manages to leave everyone watching breathless and shocked. Saturday was one of those times. Florida took down Tennessee 26-20 thanks to a 63-yard touchdown pass from Feleipe Franks to Tyrie Cleveland as time expired. It was a Hail Mary …
Read More »Gator Football Players Stay Focused During Storm
As Hurricane Irma made its way through Florida, Gator football players found themselves stuck between preparing for their SEC home opener against Tennessee and taking care of themselves, along with friends and family back home. As Irma disrupted nearly two full weeks of the Gator practice schedule, many Gator players …
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 »Gator Football To Play Kentucky At Night
After the Florida football team opens SEC play this week with a home game against Tennessee at 3:30 pm, the Gators will hit the road to play Kentucky the following week. That game will be a night game in Lexington, either at 7 or 7:30 pm. The Wildcats face …
Read More »Gators Football Preparations Continue for Northern Colorado as Hurricane Irma Looms
The Gators football team is scheduled to play its home opener against Northern Colorado on Saturday night. Scheduled is the key word there, as the looming danger of Hurricane Irma has put the game in question. Regardless of whether the game is or isn’t played, the team is continuing to …
Read More »