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Despite all-SEC opponents, Gators draw easy schedule
By Brendan Farrell | Sep. 19, 2020
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Mullen talks Fire, possible positives, Shorter
By Brendan Farrell | Sep. 14, 2020It was pouring down rain outside Saturday, and Gators coach Dan Mullen was inside scripting practices. The Mullens welcomed in a few neighborhood kids who were caught in the rain.
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What will the stands look like at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium?
By River Wells | Sep. 13, 2020When the USF Bulls ran onto the field at Raymond James Stadium, it was business as usual. The team burst through a makeshift pen beneath a slew of pyrotechnics and smoke as music blared over the loudspeakers.
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UF's Justin Shorter granted eligibility by the NCAA
By Evan Lepak | Sep. 11, 2020Former five-star wideout Justin Shorter will be in a Gator uniform on the sidelines for the 2020 season, he announced on his Instagram page — a huge boost for Florida’s wide receiver group
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TE coach Brewster sings praise of deep group ahead of season opener
By River Wells | Sep. 9, 2020Florida tight end Kyle Pitts has been praised for his size and receiving ability by dozens of outlets and players alike. But to Tight Ends Coach Tim Brewster, his talent is far more simple.
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Dan Mullen continues war against NCAA waiver process
By Brendan Farrell | Sep. 8, 2020Tuesday was not the first time that Gators coach Dan Mullen expressed his frustrations with the NCAA’s waiver process for transfers.
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Know Your Enemy: The Ole Miss Rebels
By River Wells | Sep. 7, 2020In 18 days, Florida will kick off the 2020 season in Oxford, Mississippi, against Ole Miss in the first game of an all-SEC schedule. Because COVID-19 has put most teams strictly within their conferences for this year’s college football season, The Alligator will talk with journalists from SEC student newspapers to preview each game.
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Explosiveness, run blocking are obvious areas of improvement for Florida in 2020
By Brendan Farrell | Sep. 5, 2020The Gators’ offense in 2019 was the polar opposite of 2018’s. Instead of a strong running game and an inconsistent Feleipe Franks behind center, the 2019 Gators had an anemic rushing game and was steady in the air with Kyle Trask. Florida scored more than 30 points in seven games, and everything seemed fine despite a rushing attack stuck in neutral.
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Gators pressed for time as season inches closer
By Christian Ortega | Sep. 4, 2020The clock is ticking to the start of the season.
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“Next level” Trask ready for 2020 season
By Payton Titus | Sep. 2, 2020A lighter, improved Kyle Trask returned to campus for fall camp this season.
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Gators defense starting to take form
By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 31, 2020Gators defensive coordinator Todd Grantham said that his defense is built on two things: stopping the run and making the quarterback play badly.
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Mullen talks team preparedness as season draws closer
By River Wells | Aug. 29, 2020It’s been a long time since the Gators hit the gridiron.
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Mullen expresses importance of education in the wake of Jacob Blake’s shooting
By Christian Ortega | Aug. 27, 2020Education.
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Mullen emphasizing versatility as Gators continue to prep
By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 20, 2020Linebacker Brenton Cox had the honor of sporting a jersey with the venerable No. 1 on the front and back.
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Gators challenged by new normal
By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 17, 2020The scene was familiar, with Florida coach Dan Mullen at the podium, answering questions from the media. But, between the Gators gaiter Mullen wore, questions fed through a Zoom chat and Mullen closing the press conference by reminding journalists to wear masks, there were plenty of reminders of the “new normal” of college football during a pandemic.
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Where the Gators have gone wrong in losses during the Mullen era
By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 15, 2020Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm dropped back to pass and floated the ball off his back foot to the right. It found the hands of tight end Eli Wolf for 22 yards and a first down.
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Florida nets first 2021 five-star recruit
By River Wells | Aug. 10, 2020The 2020 college football season may be in jeopardy, but the Florida Gators won’t be caught lacking in firepower when 2021 rolls around.
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Florida draws Texas A&M, Arkansas for 2020
By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 7, 2020The Gators will make their first visit to College Station, Texas, since the 2012 season.
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SEC moves to 10-game in-conference schedule
By River Wells and Brendan Farrell | July 30, 2020The Sunshine Showdown between UF and FSU has seen many thrilling finishes and matchups over the years, but for the first time since 1958, the two teams will not do battle this season.
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Gainesville’s current COVID-19 situation makes it difficult to have fans in the fall
By Brendan Farrell | July 27, 2020Football gamedays in the fall are an important part of Gainesville’s culture. The tailgating, the sea of orange and blue, the rowdy fans and the spectacle of watching football with 90,000 other fans are all part of the college football experience.
