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“The Swamp” lived up to its name tonight. Florida and Idaho were delayed by rain and lightning for two hours and 48 minutes before the opening kickoff. By the time Idaho kicker Austin Rehkow booted the ball it was 9:50 p.m. For the soaked students and fans that did stay, they …

Gator coach Mary Wise made it clear on Friday night that despite the team’s strong performance in their first two games, there would be no slacking off against the Oklahoma Sooners. “The challenge tomorrow [Saturday] will be against the very big, physical Oklahoma team,” Wise said. “They play in a big conference; they’re used to …

WRUF/WUFT’s Bonnie Mott previews the Gators season opener against Idaho. Kickoff is set for 7 PM from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.  

The Florida football team opens its 2014 season this Saturday night, as they welcome Idaho to the Swamp. This is the first-ever meeting between the Gators and the Vandals. UF holds a 9-1 record all-time against current Sun Belt Conference members with the one loss coming against Georgia Southern a …

The 10th ranked Florida Gator volleyball team made quick work of both their opponents on the first day of the Active Ankle Challenge. Slated early against the Georgia Southern Eagles, the Gators struggled a bit early, but quickly righted the ship for a three-set victory (25-19, 25-11, 25-15). Their later …

The Florida cross country teams begin their 2014-15 season when they compete in the Western Carolina Invitational in Cullowhee, North Carolina at 6:30pm. The women will compete in a two-mile race and the men will run a 5K. In the preseason SEC Coaches Poll, the men are predicted to finish …

The 10th ranked Florida Gator volleyball team welcomes Georgia Southern, Idaho  and Oklahoma to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center August 29 & 30 for the two-day Active Ankle Challenge, featuring six games between the quartet of schools. The Gators finished the 2013 season at 28-4 overall, 16-2 in Southeastern Conference play, …

A lot of sports to talk about today in our Friday Sports Update including college football, NFL, high school football, Gator sports, baseball and more. ** Not a great night for some teams in the SEC in college football.   Vanderbilt was drilled 37-7 by Temple and Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina …

The Columbia Tigers broke the hearts of the Gainesville High School faithful on Thursday night with a 44-43 overtime victory at Citizens Field. With the game tied at the end of regulation, Gainesville quarterback Caelan Christian tossed a 25-yard touchdown to Dock Luckie to draw first blood in overtime to …

The Friday night lights will be turned on one day earlier than usual for a few local high schools. The Oak Hall Eagles will travel up to St. Augustine to play the Florida School for the Deaf on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Gainesville Hurricanes will host the Columbia Tigers. Oak Hall …