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With Florida’s season opener only 16 days away, Florida football coach Jim McElwain officially announced his decision to move forward with red shirt sophomore Luke Del Rio as the team’s starting quarterback. Del Rio’s journey to a starting role has been unconventional, beginning his freshman year as a walk-on at …

Last year, there were only four schools in the FBS who had more sacks than Florida (40). The tough news for the Gators heading into this year is knowing that nearly a third (13 to be exact) of the sack total left with Jonathan Bullard and Alex McAlister. Luckily, the Gator’s …

Following Thursday’s two-a-days, Gator football head coach Jim McElwain says Florida’s practice performance was simply “unacceptable.” Friday, the Gators are focused on moving forward, and they’ll do so by holding a scrimmage. Coach Mac referred to Friday’s practice as a “moving day”, explaining that younger players will have the opportunity to earn their spots …

The first couple of days off fall camp were tackled last week. With camp comes the curiosity of unsettled business from the previous season, and people want to how and when it will be settled. There’s no question that Gator fans and spectators are very curious about certain positions on …

Gator football head coach Jim McElwain’s wet hair was an indication of Monday’s practice conditions in Gainesville, Florida. McElwain began his statement by saying today’s “execution was not great at all,” but Florida will use it as a learning experience as they try to avoid outside distractions. McElwain also hinted that …

After leading the Gators in both scoring and rebounding during his senior year, Dorian Finney-Smith remained a free agent following June’s 2016 NBA Draft. Three days later, after 14 separate workouts with different NBA teams, Finney-Smith signed a three-year, partially guaranteed contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, the 6’8″ forward isn’t …

The Ol’ Ball Coach is making his return to the Gator Nation. University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley announced on Friday that Steve Spurrier has been named Ambassador and Consultant for the Florida Gator Athletics Department. Steve Spurrier returns to The Swamp. The former Florida coach is named ambassador …

With the college football season approaching, the Florida Gators have announced that former starting QB Treon Harris will transfer to another program. We are confirming reports that Treon Harris is transferring from the University of Florida. — Gators Football (@GatorsFB) July 25, 2016 The Gators were outscored 97-24 against the …

The Tennessee Volunteers were rather unremarkable at SEC Media Days in Hoover, Alabama. Understandably, they are waiting for the season to start winning games and proving the preseason projections right. Various media outlets have already given the SEC East title to Tennessee, an early prediction based on Tennessee’s improvement and potential going into …

Former Gator volleyball great Kelly Murphy was named to the 12 person Olympic team roster on Tuesday morning; this is the first Olympic appearance for Murphy as well. During her tenure at UF, Murphy was a four time All-American and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 2010. …