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Taryn Friend

Taryn Friend
Hi! My name is Taryn Friend and I’m a sophomore journalism major specializing in sports media. This is my second semester working with ESPN WRUF. I hope to pursue a career in sports journalism, covering sports and stories from around the world.

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Florida Football’s Orange and Blue Game Date Revealed

Monday January 26, 2026

Florida football announced the date for their annual Orange and Blue game presented by Florida Victorious on Monday. The game will take place on April 11 at 12 p.m.  This will be coach Jon …
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Florida Bolsters Roster With No. 2-Ranked Recruiting Class in 2026

Monday November 17, 2025

Florida lacrosse sealed the deal, signing the No. 2 recruiting class in the country last Wednesday on National Signing Day. After making it to semifinals of the NCAA Championships and losing to …
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Still QB1: DJ Lagway to Keep First-Team Reps

Monday November 10, 2025

Florida’s interim head coach Billy Gonzales took the podium Monday after Florida’s devastating loss at Kroger Field. Gators football hit a new low after a 38-7 loss to Kentucky, putting …
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‘Chasing Wins’: Billy Gonzales Refuses to Settle for Moral Victories

Monday November 3, 2025

Florida’s interim coach Billy Gonzales took the podium Monday after Florida’s narrow defeat against their long-standing rivals Georgia not seeking any compliments for Saturday’s …
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Gators Soccer Hits New Heights with Star Freshmen Performers

Monday October 20, 2025

Last year, Florida Gators women’s soccer finished their season 4-8-6 and missed a shot at the SEC Tournament. The team finished 14th in the SEC, and while its 11 senior players in 2024 brought …
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No Time to Celebrate: Gators Eye No. 5 A&M After Texas Upset

Monday October 6, 2025

Florida’s upset against No. 9 Texas in The Swamp gave the Gators their first SEC win of the season, but the postgame celebration was short-lived. Coach Billy Napier spoke Monday about how the …
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Tim Tebow, SEC Nation Select Gators-Texas Matchup

Monday September 29, 2025

Be on the look out for Tim Tebow and the SEC Nation crew on Saturday when Florida hosts No. 9 Texas for the first time since 1940.  SEC Nation announced its destination for Week 6 and set its sights …
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Who Made Cut? Buccaneers Drop Roster To 53

Monday August 25, 2025

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had to make tough decisions when it came time to cut their roster down from 91 to 53. As Tuesday is quickly approaching and is the deadline for all NFL teams to finalize …