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Florida coach Will Muschamp (left) said Furman coach Bruce Fowler (right) deserved credit for confusing the Gators’ defense in Saturday’s 54-32 win.

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Florida overcomes terrible start to clinch bowl berth

Nov. 20, 2011

Bowl games used to be a birthright at Florida.

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Overmatched Furman makes mockery of UF

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 20, 2011

The final score may not show it, but Furman embarrassed Florida on Saturday.

Sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose caught touchdowns of 80 and 64 yards as Florida rallied to beat Furman on Saturday. Debose finished with three catches for 151 yards and two touchdowns.

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Debose explodes for career day in UF win

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 20, 2011

When things looked bleak for Florida, sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose did what he does best.

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Notebook: Brantley sets personal bests

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 20, 2011

John Brantley had a performance worth celebrating Saturday.

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Florida survives bowl eligibility scare from Furman

Nov. 19, 2011

Bowl games used to be a birthright at Florida.

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Debose sparks UF's comeback with big play

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 19, 2011

When things looked bleak for Florida, sophomore wide receiver Andre Debose did what he does best.

After laboring away at the bottom of the depth chart, senior Jaye Howard has become a fixture on the Gators’ defensive line. The boy who once was told he couldn’t play football is now a man on the verge of the NFL.

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Molding a Man: Mature Howard on verge of NFL dream

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 17, 2011

Watching Jaye Howard rip through offensive linemen with his signature club move down after down, it’s nearly impossible to recall the player coaches once considered “lazy.”

Florida coach Will Muschamp (front right) and the Gators have struggled to a .500 mark this year. However, they will become bowl eligible with a win against Furman on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Florida vying for bowl eligibility against FCS opponent Furman

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 17, 2011

Furman may be the smallest opponent on Florida’s schedule, but a win Saturday could be the Gators’ biggest of the year.

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Nov. 17, 2011

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Florida senior offensive lineman Dan Wenger (56) will not play Saturday against Furman after suffering an injury to his ankle during last week’s loss.

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Notebook: Wenger out for Furman game with ankle injury

Nov. 16, 2011

Offensive lineman Dan Wenger will not play Saturday against Furman because of an ankle injury, coach Will Muschamp said Wednesday.

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Furman coach Fowler familiar with Florida

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 16, 2011

Bruce Fowler is no stranger to Florida’s football team.

Sophomore tight end Jordan Reed, who said he has become more comfortable in his new role, leads the team in receptions with 24.

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Notebook: Position switch likely for Burton

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 15, 2011

Florida’s jack of all trades is going to become a master of one this offseason.

Quarterback John Brantley’s career as a Gator hasn’t gone as scripted, but he isn’t letting that affect him heading into his final games.

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Brantley concentrated on Furman, not legacy at Florida

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 15, 2011

After Saturday’s loss to South Carolina, John Brantley sat aboard a flight heading south. Back to Gainesville and life as the Gators’ starting quarterback, at least for a few more games.

Florida freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson (5) will spend the rest of the season looking on from the sideline after suffering a strained neck during Saturday’s 17-12 loss to South Carolina.

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Notebook: Gators to finish season without top cornerback Roberson

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 14, 2011

Freshman cornerback Marcus Roberson will sit out the remainder of the season due to a neck strain, coach Will Muschamp said Monday.

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Patience key with Muschamp

Nov. 14, 2011

The heat has really cranked up this month.

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Muschamp trying new methods to curb flags

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 14, 2011

The Gators have a problem, and coach Will Muschamp is going to great lengths to try to solve it.

Florida coach Will Muschamp was frustrated by the turnovers and mistakes in crucial moments during Saturday’s loss to South Carolina.

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Loss assures UF worst conference finish in 25 years

By MATT WATTS | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — For the fifth time in six games, the Gators lost on Saturday. For the third time in four games, they have mistakes in pivotal situations to thank for the loss.

Defensive end Dominique Easley takes on Tyler Bray and the Tennessee offense on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Florida has generated four sacks this season while the Volunteers have allowed just one.

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Defense gashed by run game again

Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As Dominique Easley teetered off the field, his left leg was limp, his shoulders hunched, his head down.

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Florida lacking killer instinct in dead season

By GREG LUCA | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C.

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Notebook: Gators shuffle offensive line personnel against Gamecocks

By TOM GREEN | Nov. 13, 2011

COLUMBIA, S.C. — After tweaking the offensive line in the second half against Vanderbilt, Florida came out with a makeover on the front against South Carolina.