Tim Tebow has made a career out of playing hero for the Gators. But Saturday night, it was the Heisman Trophy winner who needed saving.
STARKVILLE, Miss. - The final score didn't reflect the performance of the Florida defense Saturday night at Mississippi State.
While the Florida offense struggled in the red zone, the defense managed to keep Mississippi State away from the end zone. That kept the Gators undefeated with a 29-19 win.
After a lackluster showing last week against Arkansas, No. 2 Florida (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) has something to prove during its trip to Starkville.
Things are starting to get a little tight around the Florida football program following Saturday's 23-20 victory over Arkansas.
Despite all the talk about Florida's offense not clicking, receivers coach Billy Gonzales isn't worried.
Few breakups are this nice.
For Florida's Omar Hunter, less is more.
Finding a go-to receiver without Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy hasn't been an issue for Florida this season.
The alligatorSports panel of voters release its most recent rankings from the Heisman Trophy.
As Arkansas' Greg Childs sprinted past Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins on his way to a 75-yard touchdown catch and run, minds wandered back to last year's Ole Miss game when Shay Hodge scored on an 86-yard reception late in the game.
With 3:08 left in the game, Arkansas expected to win.
With four minutes remaining in a scoreless first quarter, quarterback Tim Tebow dropped back on the first play of Florida's third offensive drive and fired a deep ball down the left side of the field for wide receiver Riley Cooper.
Ever since Percy Harvin and Louis Murphy left Florida for the NFL, the Gators have been looking for a go-to wide receiver.
In its quest to repeat as national champions, there is one thing Florida hopes not to duplicate.
A complete revamping of conferences with playoff system
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin ruffled feathers in Gainesville this week when he took what some perceived as another subtle shot at UF coach Urban Meyer.
Florida coach Urban Meyer isn't much of a perfectionist.
As Florida coach Urban Meyer put it Wednesday, "It's the Charlie Strong show" in Gainesville these days.
It's not hard to see a big reason why Arkansas' offense has improved since last season.
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