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President Trump welcomes Florida Gators basketball team to the White House

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The Florida Gators men’s basketball team will visit the White House to be honored as national champions on Wednesday.

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Three Decommits and a QB: Florida’s Wild 2026 Recruiting Journey Heads into Summer

Read full article: Three Decommits and a QB: Florida’s Wild 2026 Recruiting Journey Heads into Summer

Dive into the latest developments in the Florida Gators' 2026 recruiting class—a roller coaster that currently stands at just one commitment.

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Florida Lands Baylor DT Brendan Bett + 7 Gators Selected in NFL Draft

Read full article: Florida Lands Baylor DT Brendan Bett + 7 Gators Selected in NFL Draft

In this episode of Gators Breakdown, David Waters recaps the Florida Gators 2025 Orange and Blue Game, which featured an offensive showcase.

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Florida Gators fans celebrate NCAA championship with new gear, Orange & Blue Game festivities

Read full article: Florida Gators fans celebrate NCAA championship with new gear, Orange & Blue Game festivities

Florida Gators fans continue to celebrate the men’s basketball team’s national title. Check out the new gear you could wear to The Swamp on Saturday, where the team will be recognized during the annual Orange & Blue game.

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Photo gallery: Gators surge back to top Houston for championship

Read full article: Photo gallery: Gators surge back to top Houston for championship

The Gators basketball team won the national championship on Monday night with a 65-63 comeback victory over Houston in San Antonio. Local photographer Jacob Simons captured both the Final Four win over Auburn and the championship win over the Cougars in photo galleries.

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‘Florida’s back on top’: Clayton, Golden say Florida basketball is back, thank Gator Nation for all their support

Read full article: ‘Florida’s back on top’: Clayton, Golden say Florida basketball is back, thank Gator Nation for all their support

The Florida Gators have returned home after their thrilling 65-63 championship-securing victory over the University of Houston in the 2025 National Championship Game.

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Video shows Gators fan climbing traffic light, bouncing up and down, falling into crowd during title celebration: report

Read full article: Video shows Gators fan climbing traffic light, bouncing up and down, falling into crowd during title celebration: report

Following a University of Florida victory over the University of Houston in the NCAA National Championship basketball game Monday night, a Gators fan climbed a traffic light before falling into a crowd that was celebrating the win on the street, a video published by WJCB in Gainesville shows.

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WATCH LIVE: Gators basketball team arrives in Gainesville, greeted by hundreds of fans after winning championship

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gators basketball team arrives in Gainesville, greeted by hundreds of fans after winning championship

Gators fans who want to celebrate the national champion men’s basketball team can gather for a welcome home rally in Gainesville at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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‘It feels amazing’: Gators fans in Jacksonville share joy over Florida’s national championship victory

Read full article: ‘It feels amazing’: Gators fans in Jacksonville share joy over Florida’s national championship victory

Gators fans in Jacksonville showed up Monday night to celebrate their team as Florida pulled out a national championship victory over Houston in San Antonio.

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Breaking down the historic moments from Florida’s national championship victory with popular podcast host Gator Dave

Read full article: Breaking down the historic moments from Florida’s national championship victory with popular podcast host Gator Dave

Leave it to the Gators. It was a nail-biter. But they are the National Champions Florida’s first title win since going back-to-back in 2006 and 2007. They pulled out a 65 to 63 win against Houston’s ferocious defense with a second-half rally to claim their third national championship.

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Alumni, state leaders, famous fans react to Florida Gators’ national championship victory

Read full article: Alumni, state leaders, famous fans react to Florida Gators’ national championship victory

With a maxed-out crowd watching from the O’Connell Center and fans across the country glued to their televisions, the Florida Gators brought home the team’s third national title with a 65-63 victory over Houston on Monday night.

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Historic victory: University of Florida now only school to win 3 NCAA titles in both football, men’s basketball

Read full article: Historic victory: University of Florida now only school to win 3 NCAA titles in both football, men’s basketball

The University of Florida is the only school to have won three NCAA Division I titles in both men’s basketball (2006, 2007, 2025) and football (1996, 2006, 2008).

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Sports Mania of Jacksonville Beach sets up shop in San Antonio ahead of Gators national championship game

Read full article: Sports Mania of Jacksonville Beach sets up shop in San Antonio ahead of Gators national championship game

Gator Nation is in San Antonio, Texas ahead of the National Championship game on Monday night as the men’s basketball team gets ready to take on the Houston Cougars.

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Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston

Florida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.

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Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness

Read full article: Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness

Whoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whoever spends the most money — or amasses the best collection of big names from the transfer portal — clearly never checked out Houston.

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Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU

Read full article: Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU

Alijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking ending with Florida Atlantic two years ago.

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Photo gallery: Gators top Auburn in thrilling Final Four showdown

Read full article: Photo gallery: Gators top Auburn in thrilling Final Four showdown

Sports photographer Jacob Simons made the trip to Texas and captured the game in pictures. Click through the gallery above for action from the game.

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Clayton scores 34 points to help Florida beat Auburn 79-73 in Final Four to reach title game

Read full article: Clayton scores 34 points to help Florida beat Auburn 79-73 in Final Four to reach title game

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.

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‘Florida all the way’: Gator fans express excitement as team heads to Final Four

Read full article: ‘Florida all the way’: Gator fans express excitement as team heads to Final Four

It has been 11 years since the Florida Gators basketball team last played in the Final Four. This Friday, the Gators will return to the tournament to face Auburn.

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Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech

Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech

Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.

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Will Richard and top-seeded Florida run away from Maryland's 'Crab Five' for 87-71 March Madness win

Read full article: Will Richard and top-seeded Florida run away from Maryland's 'Crab Five' for 87-71 March Madness win

Will Richard scored 15 points, Alijah Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds, and top-seeded Florida played a steady second half to run away from No. 4 seed Maryland and into the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final with an 87-71 win.

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At 464 pounds, Florida’s Desmond Watson could become the heaviest draft pick in NFL history

Read full article: At 464 pounds, Florida’s Desmond Watson could become the heaviest draft pick in NFL history

Considering everything massive defensive tackle Desmond Watson showed during Florida’s pro day, his most impressive feat may have been escaping the practice facility without anyone noticing.

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Former Bartram Trail High star Alex Lodise belts grand slam to lead FSU to walk-off win over Florida

Read full article: Former Bartram Trail High star Alex Lodise belts grand slam to lead FSU to walk-off win over Florida

Bartram Trail High School graduate Alex Lodise turned in the best game of his career in front of the home crowd, belting a walk-off grand slam and leading Florida State to an 8-4 win over Florida on Tuesday night at a sold out VyStar Ballpark.

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Tobacco Road is front and center of March Madness with 3 women's sites and men's site in area

Read full article: Tobacco Road is front and center of March Madness with 3 women's sites and men's site in area

Tobacco Road is the center of the NCAA Tournament this week with three women’s first-round sites at Duke, North Carolina and N.

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Transfer portal and NIL are making it even more difficult to three-peat in college basketball

Read full article: Transfer portal and NIL are making it even more difficult to three-peat in college basketball

UConn has a chance to join very rare company as March Madness winds into full gear this week.

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Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins

Read full article: Betting on women's college basketball rides post-Caitlin Clark wave as NCAA Tournament begins

Caitlin Clark drew lots of eyeballs to women’s basketball when she led Iowa to consecutive national-championship games.

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Condon helps No. 5 Florida top No. 7 Alabama 99-94 in key SEC matchup

Read full article: Condon helps No. 5 Florida top No. 7 Alabama 99-94 in key SEC matchup

Alex Condon had 27 points and10 rebounds to lead No. 5 Florida to a 99-94 win over No. 7 Alabama on Wednesday night.

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Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 points

Read full article: Georgia recovers from No. 3 Florida's comeback and defeat Gators 88-83 despite Richard's 30 points

Georgia guard Blue Cain sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with 47 seconds remaining after No. 3 Florida took its first lead by scoring 13 unanswered points, and the Bulldogs beat the Gators 88-83.

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Sixth-ranked Florida makes program history, beating Auburn for 1st road victory over a No. 1 team

Read full article: Sixth-ranked Florida makes program history, beating Auburn for 1st road victory over a No. 1 team

Sixth-ranked Florida made program history with its victory over No. 1 Auburn on Saturday.

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No. 6 Florida beats top-ranked Auburn 90-81 and ends the Tigers' 14-game winning streak

Read full article: No. 6 Florida beats top-ranked Auburn 90-81 and ends the Tigers' 14-game winning streak

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 19 points and Alex Condon added 17 as No. 6 Florida rallied from an early deficit and beat No. 1 Auburn 90-81 Saturday, ending the Tigers’ 14-game winning streak.

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Gators in ‘Way too Early 2025 Rankings’ | Win Total Set at 6.5? | Napier Calling Plays

Read full article: Gators in ‘Way too Early 2025 Rankings’ | Win Total Set at 6.5? | Napier Calling Plays

Join David Waters and Will Miles as they break down Florida's positioning in the Way Too Early 2025 rankings.

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Time to Take Advantage for the Florida Gators - The Window of Opportunity is NOW!

Read full article: Time to Take Advantage for the Florida Gators - The Window of Opportunity is NOW!

David Waters and Will Miles discuss Florida's golden opportunity to make significant strides in college football.

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Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0

Read full article: Richard scores a career-high 26 and helps No. 7 Florida beat UNF 99-45 to reach 12-0

Will Richard scored a career-high 26 points, three teammates notched double-doubles and No. 7 Florida remained undefeated with a 99-45 victory over North Florida.

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Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’

Read full article: Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’

David Waters and Will Miles discuss the major recruiting win for Florida as safety Hylton "Drake" Stubbs flips his commitment from Miami to the Gators.

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College football rivalries erupt into chaos after postgame flag-planting attempts

Read full article: College football rivalries erupt into chaos after postgame flag-planting attempts

Rivalry weekend in college football lived up to its name, bringing intensity, drama, and even chaos. Players and fans experienced moments that went far beyond the game, leaving many to question how far is too far.

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Photo gallery: Gators wallop Seminoles in regular season finale

Read full article: Photo gallery: Gators wallop Seminoles in regular season finale

Florida headed to Tallahassee for its season-ending rivalry game against Florida State and came home with a 31-11 romp. News4JAX photographer Jacob Simons captured the game in this photo gallery.

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Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State

Read full article: Embattled Florida coach Todd Golden expects raucous crowds on the road, beginning at Florida State

No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season.

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PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted off

Read full article: PODCAST: Florida battles and falls to Georgia 34-20 | DJ Lagway carted off

David Waters reacts to the disappointing outcome of Georgia defeating Florida 34-20 and quarterback DJ Lagway being carted off the field.

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Above Average Temperatures and a Bonus Hour!

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Warm Weather for Your Weekend Plans

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Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon

Read full article: Photo gallery: Scenes from the Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame luncheon

The Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame welcomed four new members to its class on Friday. Click through the images above to check out scenes from the ceremony.

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Florida-Georgia series staying in Jacksonville through 2031 with new deal

Read full article: Florida-Georgia series staying in Jacksonville through 2031 with new deal

The Florida-Georgia game is staying in Jacksonville through 2031 the city announced on Friday morning, keeping the longstanding World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party where it’s been played since the 1930s.

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Brutal November stretch for the Florida Gators starts with rival Georgia

Read full article: Brutal November stretch for the Florida Gators starts with rival Georgia

David Waters and Will Miles share Billy Napier's insights on Georgia and analyze how Florida measures up against the remaining schedule.

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Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020

Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020

Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.

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Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17

Read full article: Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17

Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night.

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Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

Read full article: Mertz passes for 3 scores and runs for another to help Florida beat Mississippi State 45-28

Graham Mertz passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another to lead Florida over Mississippi State 45-28 on Saturday.

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Pro football legend Emmitt Smith discusses anti-overdose campaign ahead of ‘Ready to Rescue’ tailgate

Read full article: Pro football legend Emmitt Smith discusses anti-overdose campaign ahead of ‘Ready to Rescue’ tailgate

Pro football legend and Gator alum Emmitt Smith will be in Jacksonville this weekend to partner with the Ready to Rescue initiative.

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It's a college football player's paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

Read full article: It's a college football player's paradise, where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game

College football players are finally getting to be themselves — or play against themselves — in one of the hottest video games on the planet.

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Texas A&M beats Florida 6-0 to make CWS finals as Gators shut out for 1st time in 2 years

Read full article: Texas A&M beats Florida 6-0 to make CWS finals as Gators shut out for 1st time in 2 years

Justin Lamkin gave Texas A&M a second straight sensational start, Caden Sorrell homered to break open the game and the Aggies beat Florida 6-0 to reach their first College World Series finals.

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Caglianone makes up for short outing with record HR in Florida’s 5-4 CWS win over NC State

Read full article: Caglianone makes up for short outing with record HR in Florida’s 5-4 CWS win over NC State

Two-way star Jac Caglianone broke the Florida single-season home run record to give his team the lead an inning after he struggled on the mound and got pulled, and the Gators eliminated North Carolina State from the College World Series with a 5-4 victory.

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Tennessee and Florida make it back to the College World Series, Georgia evens series with NC State

Read full article: Tennessee and Florida make it back to the College World Series, Georgia evens series with NC State

Kentucky finally made it to a College World Series, and the Wildcats will be joined by at least three other Southeastern Conference teams on college baseball’s biggest stage.

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‘Never seen anything quite as special’: Aidan King’s 20 K game still hard to believe

Read full article: ‘Never seen anything quite as special’: Aidan King’s 20 K game still hard to believe

There are 21 outs in a seven-inning high school baseball game. The odds of a pitcher striking out 20 batters on any team, let alone one the caliber of Providence, are infinitesimal. But Bishop Snyder's Aidan King did just that.

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‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked out

Read full article: ‘Never Visit This Place!’: Wrestling legend Ric Flair bashes Gainesville restaurant, claims he was kicked out

Legendary pro wrestler Ric Flair claimed he was kicked out of a Gainesville restaurant over the weekend after attending graduation ceremonies at the University of Florida.

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Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peat

Read full article: Utah and Florida clinch final two spots at NCAA championship, denying Oklahoma's bid for three-peat

Utah and Florida clinched the remaining two spots at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Thursday night, denying No. 1 overall seed Oklahoma a chance at a three-peat.

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Florida's 2007 repeat came in 'totally different environment' than UConn is facing at Final Four

Read full article: Florida's 2007 repeat came in 'totally different environment' than UConn is facing at Final Four

Billy Donovan hasn’t watched many UConn games.

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Patric Young finds his message through darkest time of his life

Read full article: Patric Young finds his message through darkest time of his life

Patric Young knew when he was younger that he had words inside that he wanted to get out. A book was perfect. All Young needed was the message.

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Seminoles-Gators baseball game in Jacksonville next week is sold out

Read full article: Seminoles-Gators baseball game in Jacksonville next week is sold out

Tickets for next week’s Florida and Florida State baseball game in Jacksonville are sold out.

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No. 12 Auburn goes wire-to-wire to beat Florida 86-67 for SEC Tournament title

Read full article: No. 12 Auburn goes wire-to-wire to beat Florida 86-67 for SEC Tournament title

Johni Broome scored 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 12 Auburn won the Tigers’ third Southeastern Conference Tournament championship by beating Florida 86-67.

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Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with broken left leg

Read full article: Florida center Micah Handlogten stretchered off court early at the SEC final with broken left leg

Florida center Micah Handlogten broke his lower left leg in the opening minutes of the Southeastern Conference Tournament final Sunday and was taken off the court on a stretcher.

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Florida reaches SEC final rallying from 18 down to beat Texas A&M 95-90

Read full article: Florida reaches SEC final rallying from 18 down to beat Texas A&M 95-90

Denzel Aberdeen scored a career-high 20 points in helping Florida rally from an 18-point deficit and beat Texas A&M 95-90 at the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.

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Johnson's 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Read full article: Johnson's 3-pointer lifts No. 18 South Carolina to 82-76 comeback victory over No. 24 Florida

Meechie Johnson scored 25 points including a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43.4 seconds to play as No. 18 South Carolina rallied for an 82-76 victory over No. 24 Florida.

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Florida Gators elevate Russ Callaway to co-OC | Ron Roberts has a sense of urgency for the defense

Read full article: Florida Gators elevate Russ Callaway to co-OC | Ron Roberts has a sense of urgency for the defense

Callaway gets a bigger role and Roberts shares a sense of urgency for the Florida defense

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Florida coach Billy Napier overhauls floundering program and might relinquish play-calling role

Read full article: Florida coach Billy Napier overhauls floundering program and might relinquish play-calling role

Florida coach Billy Napier needed to make changes after back-to-back losing seasons.

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Handlogten, Pullin help Florida top Georgia 102-98 in OT after blowing 21 point 2nd half lead

Read full article: Handlogten, Pullin help Florida top Georgia 102-98 in OT after blowing 21 point 2nd half lead

Micah Handlogten had a career high 23 points with 17 rebounds, Zyon Pullin had seven of his 20 points in overtime and Florida defeated Georgia 102-98 after blowing a 21-point lead in the second half.

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Bradshaw's 3-pointer propels No. 6 Kentucky to an 87-85 win at Florida in their SEC opener

Read full article: Bradshaw's 3-pointer propels No. 6 Kentucky to an 87-85 win at Florida in their SEC opener

Aaron Bradshaw hit a 3-pointer with 1:27 to play and No. 6 Kentucky rallied to beat Florida 87-85 on Saturday in the first Southeastern Conference opener between the rivals in 26 years.

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Gators add former Jackson High star Grayson Howard through transfer portal

Read full article: Gators add former Jackson High star Grayson Howard through transfer portal

Florida got better on the defensive side of the football Thursday when it picked up a commitment from transfer linebacker Grayson Howard, a Jacksonville native and former area star.

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First look: SEC unveils 2024 schedules for teams as Texas, Oklahoma join league

Read full article: First look: SEC unveils 2024 schedules for teams as Texas, Oklahoma join league

The SEC released schedules for its teams in 2024, with a first look where newcomers Oklahoma and Texas land on the schedules.

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Florida will turn to Tim Tebow for motivational help before facing rival and No. 5 Florida State

Read full article: Florida will turn to Tim Tebow for motivational help before facing rival and No. 5 Florida State

Florida will turn to one of its greatest players for help before facing rival and fifth-ranked Florida State.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Does injury to Jordan Travis end Florida State’s title hopes?

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Does injury to Jordan Travis end Florida State’s title hopes?

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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No. 1 Georgia visits No. 21 Tennessee, seeking 3rd consecutive 8-0 SEC finish and 27th straight win

Read full article: No. 1 Georgia visits No. 21 Tennessee, seeking 3rd consecutive 8-0 SEC finish and 27th straight win

Top-ranked Georgia has already clinched the SEC East but seeks another milestone when it visits No. 21 Tennessee.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Patience might already be wearing thin for Florida Gators fans over Billy Napier

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Read full article: Daniels’ record-breaking day leads No. 18 LSU to 52-35 win over Florida

Jayden Daniels accounted for 606 total yards and five touchdowns and No. 18 LSU defeated Florida 52-35.

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GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden County, Pierce County, Ware County win in openers

Read full article: GHSA playoffs ‘23: Brunswick, Camden County, Pierce County, Ware County win in openers

Four South Georgia programs moved on in their high school football openers, including defending Class 5A state champ Ware County.

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That’s tall! Gators pick up basketball commitment from tallest teenager in the world

Read full article: That’s tall! Gators pick up basketball commitment from tallest teenager in the world

The world’s tallest teenager is planning to play basketball for the University of Florida.

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Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at Marineland

Read full article: Marineland hosting meet & greet event with Coach Steve Spurrier at Marineland

The aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier!

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Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffs

Read full article: Brunswick, Camden, Charlton, Glynn, Pierce, Ware among local teams in GHSA football playoffs

Brunswick, Camden County, Charlton County, Glynn Academy, Pierce County and defending state champion Ware County open the state playoffs this week.

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Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp

Read full article: Arkansas beats Florida 39-36 in OT to end a 6-game skid and win for the first time in the Swamp

KJ Jefferson connected with Tyrone Broden for a 4-yard score in overtime that lifted Arkansas to a 39-36 victory at Florida, ending a six-game skid for the Razorbacks and giving them their first win in the Swamp in six tries.

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No doubt: Georgia pummels Florida in ‘Cocktail Party’ blowout

Read full article: No doubt: Georgia pummels Florida in ‘Cocktail Party’ blowout

The Bulldogs flipped the game in an instant, grabbing control in the second quarter and crushing the Gators 43-20 on Saturday in a one-sided version of the ‘World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’ at EverBank Stadium.

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Three players, coach inducted into Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame

Read full article: Three players, coach inducted into Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame

Gators players Earnest Graham and Joe Haden join Bulldogs player Terrence Edwards and coach Mark Richt in the 2023 Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame class

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No. 1 Georgia puts its 24-game win streak on the line against rival Florida in the ‘Cocktail Party’

Read full article: No. 1 Georgia puts its 24-game win streak on the line against rival Florida in the ‘Cocktail Party’

Two-time defending national champion and top-ranked Georgia puts its 24-game winning streak on the line against rival Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Florida turns to Steve Spurrier for advice before playing No. 1 Georgia in the ‘Cocktail Party’

Read full article: Florida turns to Steve Spurrier for advice before playing No. 1 Georgia in the ‘Cocktail Party’

When Florida coach Billy Napier started looking for someone to motivate his team before facing two-time defending national champion and top-ranked Georgia, he turned to the Head Ball Coach.

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Can Florida take advantage of Brock Bowers injury against No. 1 Georgia?

Read full article: MONDAY HUDDLE: Can Florida take advantage of Brock Bowers injury against No. 1 Georgia?

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Mertz’s 3 TDs, career day rallies Florida to 41-39 victory over South Caroilna

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Graham Mertz threw for a career-best 423 yards and three touchdowns, the last a 21-yard throw to Ricky Pearsall with 47 seconds left, and Florida rallied from 10-points down in the fourth quarter to beat South Carolina 41-39.

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Florida rebounds from Kentucky debacle, handles Vanderbilt 38-14 in the Swamp

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Graham Mertz threw three touchdown passes, including two to Arlis Boardingham, and Florida handled Vanderbilt 38-14.

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First Coast Gems: The Rainforest Encounter

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When you think about the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, it’s obvious you’ll encounter gators but there’s so much more. In St. Augustine is a hidden gem where you can pet a sloth, and learn more about the beautiful species, along with a tortoise. It’s all part of the Rainforest Encounter! It’s not only fun, but its educational! A win win for parents and kids!

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MONDAY HUDDLE: Is Billy Napier’s seat getting hot already at Florida?

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3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida at Kentucky Preview and Prediction

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Florida travels to Lexington and tries to avoid a three-game losing streak to Kentucky

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No. 25 Florida settles for field goals and beats Charlotte 22-7 in Swamp

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Ricky Pearsall made a one-handed catch that will be hard to top this season, Trey Smack kicked five field goals and No. 25 Florida overcame red-zone struggles to beat Charlotte 22-7 on Saturday night.

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AP Top 25 Reality Check: Florida, Florida State, Miami ranked together for 1st time since 2017

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The state of Florida’s big three is back in the AP Top 25.

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Florida runs wild and ends a 4-game skid with a 49-7 romp against lower-division McNeese

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Florida got its ground game on track against lower-division McNeese, running for 327 yards and six touchdowns in a 49-7 drubbing.

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Florida paying lower-division McNeese $500K to hopefully end a 4-game losing streak

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Florida will host lower-division McNeese on Saturday in a game the Gators almost have to win.

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Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener

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Bryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

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Bryson Barnes helps No. 14 Utah beat Florida 24-11 in season opener

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Bryson Barnes threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to Money Parks on Utah’s first play of the game, rushed for another score and No. 14 Utes beat Florida 24-11 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators DL Justus Boone out for season with torn ACL

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The Gators lose a significant piece of their defensive front with the injury to Justus Boone.

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Gators Breakdown: Injury scare for Shemar James | Max Brown and Andy Jean shine early | More camp updates

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Second year linebacker Shemar James is a projected starter for the Gators' defense

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Florida enters year 2 under Billy Napier amid lowest expectations in nearly a decade

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Florida coach Billy Napier opened fall practice talking to his team about expectations — internal ones, anyway.

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Gators Breakdown: Florida Gators predicted to finish 5th in the SEC East | Three players selected All-SEC

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SEC media not expecting much of a turnaround in Billy Napier's second season.

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Gators Breakdown: The “big picture plan” is coming together for the Florida Gators, says Athlon’s Braden Gall

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Despite being down on the Gators for upcoming the 2023 season, Athlon's Braden Gall likes the trajectory of the program.

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Gators Breakdown: Opposing coach says Billy Napier, “inherited the least talented Florida Gators roster in 20 years.”

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Opposing coach says Billy Napier, “inherited the least talented Florida Gators roster in 20 years.”

Opposing coaches tell college football preview magazines that Billy Napier has to fight through a talent disadvantage in his early tenure as Gators coach

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Gators Breakdown: Who are dark horse candidates for a stand out season for the Florida Gators?

Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Who are dark horse candidates for a stand out season for the Florida Gators?

WR Marcus Burke is a candidate to break out for the Gators during the 2023 season.

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Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC Challenge

Read full article: Florida, Florida State men’s and women’s basketball teams to play in the ACC/SEC Challenge

ESPN has announced the matchups for the ACC/SEC Challenge for men’s and women’s basketball teams in each conference.

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