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No. 20 Kentucky handles Richardson, topples No. 12 Florida
Read full article: No. 20 Kentucky handles Richardson, topples No. 12 FloridaNo. 20 Kentucky intercepted Anthony Richardson twice, Keidron Smith returned one of those interception 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wildcats toppled 12th-ranked Florida 26-16 in the Swamp.
Gators Breakdown: Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next step
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Mike Peterson happy to be home | Brenton Cox returns to take next stepThis episode of Gators Breakdown will be focused on returns. The return of LB great Mike Peterson. The return of Brenton Cox Jr. as he looks to develop into an all-around defender. Those two aspects of this Gators defense will go a long way in returning this defense to a standard Gators fans expect.
No. 20 Florida guarding against giving LSU any more breaks
Read full article: No. 20 Florida guarding against giving LSU any more breaksFlorida quarterback Emory Jones says the 20th-ranked Gators aim to play a cleaner game against LSU than the last time the historical rivals met in Gainesville a season ago.
Gators Breakdown: Florida will rely on many transfers in 2021
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida will rely on many transfers in 2021The transfer portal has changed the way college coaches build a roster. Since, Dan Mullen has arrived in Gainesville, he has had a lot of success with bringing in contributors through the transfer portal. That will need to continue in 2021.
SEC East champion likely to be decided in ‘Cocktail Party’
Read full article: SEC East champion likely to be decided in ‘Cocktail Party’The "World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” is one step shy of serving as the SEC East Division title game, with the winner gaining a chokehold on a spot in the league championship game in Atlanta next month. The Gators are averaging 42 points a game thanks to quarterback Kyle Trask, dynamic receiver Kadarius Toney and matchup nightmare tight end Kyle Pitts. The Bulldogs are giving up 16.2 points a game and has been downright dominant in every game outside a 41-24 loss to No. Georgia: QB Stetson Bennett has been far from perfect in the last two games, throwing a combined five interceptions against Alabama and Kentucky. … The Bulldogs are the home team, which means they only got four at Sanford Stadium when the SEC went to a 10-game, league-only schedule.
Florida LB Cox gets shot at former team in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Florida LB Cox gets shot at former team in 'Cocktail Party'He’s hard to block. … What he’s really good at is rushing the passer like all the Florida guys they’ve had over the past. …“He’s playing really well for them. He’s playing physical. He’s playing hard.
Trask, Pitts stellar as Florida tops Ole Miss in opener
Read full article: Trask, Pitts stellar as Florida tops Ole Miss in opener– Kyle Pitts caught four of Kyle Trask’s six touchdown passes and No. Trask completed 30 of 42 passes for 416 yards including touchdown passes of 1, 16, 71 and 17 yards to Pitts. Kiffin, the former Tennessee and USC head coach who came to Ole Miss from FAU, had the Rebels' offense humming with Matt Corral at quarterback. Ole Miss (0-1) tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter before yielding to the Trask-led Florida outburst. “As members of the Florida and Ole Miss football teams, we recognize the impact of our personal platforms and are choosing to amplify the issues that directly impact us.
No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut
Read full article: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debutFlorida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) breaks away from Mississippi linebacker Jacquez Jones (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. 5 Florida won 51-35. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut
Read full article: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut– Kyle Pitts caught four of Kyle Trask's six touchdown passes and No. 5 Florida spoiled the head coaching debut of Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin with a 51-35 victory Saturday. Trask completed 30 of 42 passes for 416 yards including touchdown passes of 1, 16, 71 and 17 yards to Pitts. Ole Miss (0-1) tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter before yielding to the Trask-led Florida outburst. “As members of the Florida and Ole Miss football teams, we recognize the impact of our personal platforms and are choosing to amplify the issues that directly impact us.
No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers
Read full article: No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomersThis much is clear: Florida will rely on a number of newcomers — some transfers, some freshmen — as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. The NCAA denied his waiver request to play right away, so he ended up sitting out last season under transfer rules. “He hasn’t played in live game situations or live football situations where people are coming, running at you to try to block the kick,” Mullen said. Dexter visited only one school — Florida — before signing day. DEREK WINGOAfter losing leading tackler David Reese, who led the team with 94 stops last season, the Gators have concerns at linebacker.
Gators Breakdown: Hype continues to build for Kyle Trask
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Hype continues to build for Kyle TraskLast week SEC Network named Kyle Trask the SEC’s best returning quarterback. A few days after that, head coach Dan Mullen was pleased with Trask’s performance in a scrimmage. All this is culminating in what can be a season to remember for Trask and the Gators. Also, Dave and Will discuss the latest fall camp news and early season TV times. This episode of Gators Breakdown is brought to you by MyBookie.
Florida has potential for championships in Mullens 3rd year
Read full article: Florida has potential for championships in Mullens 3rd yearIt also could be Mullen taking over-the-top precaution as the eighth-ranked Gators get ready to begin a championship-or-bust season. We have the potential to go compete for a championship and be a championship team, said Mullen, who is 21-5 in two seasons in Gainesville. But I think we have that potential, which is really good and its really exciting. Florida won 10 games in Mullens first season and 11 in Year 2. This season, Wilson has All-SEC potential and fellow cornerback Kaiir Elam is considered a rising star after a breakout freshman year.
Gators Breakdown: Florida dismisses John Huggins
Read full article: Gators Breakdown: Florida dismisses John HugginsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - After weeks or rumors and speculation, Florida defensive back, John Huggins, has been dismissed from the football program. LISTEN: Catch up on previous episodes of Gators BreakdownDavid Waters is joined by Zach Goodall from Sports Illustrateds GatorMaven as the two break down the impact of the dismissal. Also, a look at what new transfer Brenton Cox brings on the field and young players making moves in fall camp. Follow @GatorDave_SEC to stay plugged in, or click one of the following to tune in:Megaphone | A pple Podcasts | YouTube | Google PlayCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.