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According to a release from the SEC, the postponed Florida-LSU football game that was to take place Saturday, Oct. 8 in Gainesville has now been moved to Nov. 19 and will be played at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game was postponed Saturday because of Hurricane Matthew. “It was …

It’s no secret that the Florida defense is one of the most elite in the country; the Gators are number two in the nation in total defense. In almost every defensive category, Florida is somewhere in a top slot, but to Florida linebackers coach Randy Shannon, complacency is the enemy. As the Gators (4-1, …

Florida football coach Jim McElwain put his team through a long practice on Wednesday getting his team ready for its game Saturday with the Missouri Tigers on Homecoming Weekend.  The Tigers statistically are one of the best offenses in the SEC.  McElwain says Homecoming Weekend in Gainesville is something special.  Back home in #TheSwamp …

In all kinds of weather, University of Florida punter Johnny Townsend proves time and time again to be one of the most reliable players on Coach McElwain’s roster. The 6’1″ Orlando native was originally committed to Ohio State for most of his senior year before deciding to join the Gators. The …

The Gator football team will not only have to conquer LSU this weekend but Hurricane Matthew as it hurls its way towards Florida, leaving Saturday’s game up in the air. But whether it’s a storm or an opponent, Gator football coach Jim McElwain is focusing on what the team can control—preparation. …

The Florida Gators are looking to redeem themselves this weekend in Nashville when they take on Vanderbilt after a hard-fought loss to Tennessee last week, where they saw an 11-year winning streak snapped. The 38-28 loss was a huge heartbreaker for Gator fans as well as for the team itself. The Gators offense played extremely …

Florida Gator football head coach Jim McElwain provided an update Wednesday on injuries on his team as they prepare to play Vanderbilt in Nashville on Saturday.  The Gators are looking to bounce back with a win after a crushing defeat from the Tennessee Volunteers last weekend that left the Gators seeking …

After starting fast and completely controlling the first half, the Florida Gator football team (3-1) dropped a 38-28 decision to the Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) on Saturday in Knoxville, Tennessee. Florida’s road loss marks the first time since 2004 that the Volunteers have beaten the Gators. After being outgained 336 to 102 in …

When fans look back to last year’s Tennessee game against the Gators under the lights at Ben Hill Griffin stadium, most can agree what play stands out. Wide receiver Antonio Callaway caught a touchdown pass and ran it down the field 63 yards with a little over a minute in …

University of Florida Athletic Director Jeremy Foley has unveiled a new plan for a $100 million facilities upgrade for the school’s football, baseball and softball programs. Foley said that football, baseball and softball were the school’s main priorities at the moment for renovation and addition. The plan to pay for …