Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane's Jon Sumrall, AP source says
Read full article: Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane's Jon Sumrall, AP source saysA person familiar with the search says Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach.
Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the game
Read full article: Lane Kiffin to the Swamp? The buzz surrounding the Ole Miss coach creates a subplot to the gameOle Miss coach Lane Kiffin is Florida’s presumed top target in its search to replace fired coach Billy Napier.
No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes 'Cocktail Party' with a 24-20 victory against Florida
Read full article: No. 5 Georgia rallies and escapes 'Cocktail Party' with a 24-20 victory against FloridaGunner Stockton threw two touchdown passes, Chauncey Bowens scored on a 36-yard run late and No. 5 Georgia escaped the rivalry known as the “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” with a 24-20 victory against Florida.
Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be 'very thorough' with coaching search
Read full article: Florida AD Scott Stricklin says rules allow him to be 'very thorough' with coaching searchEven though Florida has retained a search firm to help land the school’s next football coach, athletic director Scott Stricklin says he will have final say in the hiring process.
No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over Florida
Read full article: No. 5 Texas A&M continues perfect start with 34-17 win over FloridaMarcel Reed threw for 234 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 5 Texas A&M continued its perfect start with a 34-17 victory over Florida Saturday night.
Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the Swamp
Read full article: Lagway improves, Wilson shines in his debut and Florida upsets No. 9 Texas 29-21 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw for a season-high 289 yards and two touchdowns, both to a true freshman making his college debut, and Florida upset No. 9 Texas 29-21 to end a three-game skid.
SEC coaches mostly on board with new scheduling that ends some long-time annual matchups
Read full article: SEC coaches mostly on board with new scheduling that ends some long-time annual matchupsLSU coach Brian Kelly says he understands why new SEC scheduling will be unpopular with those who'd like to see the Tigers play Alabama and Florida every year — as they have for more than half a century.
No. 4 Miami's defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0
Read full article: No. 4 Miami's defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0Mark Fletcher Jr. rushes for 116 yards and a touchdown as No. 4 Miami defeats Florida 26-7 on Saturday night.
No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway's passes in the Tigers' 20-10 victory
Read full article: No. 3 LSU intercepts 5 of Florida QB DJ Lagway's passes in the Tigers' 20-10 victoryGarrett Nussmeier threw for 220 yards and a touchdown, Dashawn Spears returned one of his first two career interceptions 58 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 LSU beat Florida 20-10 on Saturday night.
Florida's Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during loss
Read full article: Florida's Brendan Bett planning to apologize to fans and the USF player he spit at during lossFlorida coach Billy Napier says defensive lineman Brendan Bett is planning to apologize to teammates, fans and the player he spit at during an 18-16 loss to South Florida.
Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn St, LSU; Illinois, Florida State into top 10
Read full article: Oregon jumps to No. 4 in AP Top 25 behind Ohio St, Penn St, LSU; Illinois, Florida State into top 10Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remain the top three teams in The Associated Press Top 25.
Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South Florida
Read full article: Florida's Brendan Bett latest player to be ejected for spitting as Gators fall to South FloridaFlorida defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting at a South Florida player late in the No. 13 Gators’ 18-16 upset loss to South Florida on Saturday night.
Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seat
Read full article: Gramatica's kick lifts South Florida to an 18-16 upset at No. 13 Florida and heats Napier's seatNico Gramatica hit a 20-yard field goal as time expired and South Florida stunned No. 13 Florida 18-16 to give the Bulls consecutive wins against ranked opponents to start the season.
Coaches race to master art of retention amid NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal challenges
Read full article: Coaches race to master art of retention amid NIL, revenue sharing and transfer portal challengesCollege coaches are racing to master retention as revenue sharing and NIL opportunities steer athletes toward the transfer portal.
Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana
Read full article: Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuanaPolice have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title
Read full article: Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national titleFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.
At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the Bucs
Read full article: At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the BucsFormer Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Six former Florida State players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL payments
Read full article: Six former Florida State players sue coach Leonard Hamilton over failed NIL paymentsSix former Florida State basketball players are suing Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton and alleging he failed to make good on a promise to get each of them $250,000 in name, image and likeness compensation.
SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selections
Read full article: SEC and Big Ten powers lead the way on signing day as prospects finalize their college selectionsGeorgia, Texas, Alabama, Oregon and Ohio State are bringing in the nation's top recruiting class as high school prospects across the country finalize their college plans.
Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the Swamp
Read full article: Florida knocks No. 9 Ole Miss out of College Football Playoff contention, 24-17 in the SwampDJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a score, and Florida upset No. 9 Mississippi 24-17 on Saturday to knock the Rebels out of College Football Playoff contention.
DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018
Read full article: DJ Lagway returns and Florida upsets No. 21 LSU 27-16 for 1st series win since 2018DJ Lagway threw for a touchdown and set up another with a long completion in his return from a strained left hamstring, and Florida upset No. 21 LSU 27-16 on Saturday to give the Gators their first series victory since 2018.
Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signs
Read full article: Florida says coach Billy Napier on solid ground despite 15-18 record after promising signsFlorida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL deal
Read full article: Former Florida signee Jaden Rashada sues coach Billy Napier and others over failed $14M NIL dealFormer Florida recruit and current Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada is suing Gators coach Billy Napier and the program’s top booster over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million.
Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden Rashada
Read full article: Florida is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed NIL deal with QB signee Jaden RashadaFlorida's football program is under NCAA investigation a year after a failed name, image and likeness deal worth more than $13 million with former signee Jaden Rashada.
Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'
Read full article: Beck, Edwards account for 2 TDs each and No. 1 Georgia thumps Florida 43-20 in 'Cocktail Party'Carson Beck threw two touchdown passes in his hometown, Daijun Edwards ran for two scores and No. 1 Georgia dominated Florida 43-20 to extend its winning streak to 25.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series
Read full article: Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the seriesTrevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10.
Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24
Read full article: Richardson scores 4 TDs, Florida beats Texas A&M 41-24Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M.
Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 Utah
Read full article: Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 UtahAnthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.
AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at Florida
Read full article: AP source: Napier gets 7-year, $51.8M contract at FloridaA person familiar with negotiations says new Florida coach Billy Napier agreed to a seven-year, $51.8 million contract that makes him the fifth-highest-paid coach in the Southeastern Conference.
No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt title
Read full article: No. 20 La.-Lafayette tops App St. 24-16 for Sun Belt titleLevi Lewis scored on a career-high 56-yard run and passed for another touchdown, and No. 20 Louisiana-Lafayette capped off soon-to-be Florida coach Billy Napier’s time with the Ragin’ Cajuns by defeating Appalachian State 24-16 in the Sun Belt Conference championship game.
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No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl
Read full article: No. 16 La.-Lafayette tops UTSA 31-24 in First Responder Bowl16 Louisiana-Lafayette beat UTSA 31-24 in the First Responder Bowl on Saturday at SMU’s Ford Stadium. The Ragin’ Cajuns (10-1) drove 72 yards in 12 plays for the winning score after UTSA (7-5) overcame a 24-7 second-half deficit to tie it. UTSA: The Roadrunners, playing in the program’s second bowl, fell short of compiling the first four-game winning streak in the program’s nine-year history. The Ragin’ Cajuns are scheduled to open at Texas after upsetting then-No. UTSA: The Roadrunners should be experienced at the offensive skill positions with Harris, a junior, and sophomore running back Sincere McCormick scheduled to return.
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Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder Bowl
Read full article: Sun Belt co-champ La-Lafayette vs UTSA in 1st Responder BowlWHAT’S AT STAKELouisiana-Lafayette is playing in its third bowl game in a row under coach Billy Napier. UTSA, with first-year coach Jeff Traylor, has a three-game winning streak and is one win away from matching the program record of eight set in 2012. Louisiana-Lafayette has the Sun Belt's best pass defense, allowing 167 yards per game, and gives up 347 total yards per game. The Roadrunners are playing in their first bowl game since the 2016 New Mexico Bowl, when they matched an NCAA modern startup record when playing in a bowl game in only its sixth season as a program. ... UTSA was initially headed to the Frisco Bowl, but that game was canceled after expected opponent SMU had COVID-19 issues.
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No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcome bad snaps to beat App State
Read full article: No. 20 La.-Lafayette overcome bad snaps to beat App StateLouisiana-Lafayette was 0-8 against Appalachian State, including losses in the last two conference championship games. But Ferrod Gardner and Chauncey Manac combined to sack Appalachian State quarterback Zac Thomas on a fourth-and-9 play at the Lafayette 29. Appalachian State beat Louisiana-Lafayette four times in the previous two seasons, twice in the championship game on this same field. 14 Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Conference championship game on Dec. 19. Appalachian State: Head on the road to face Georgia Southern on Dec. 12 in the regular season finale.