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Florida wide receiver Ahmad Fulwood (left) and defensive back Jalen Tabor (5) celebrate with fans following UF's 38-20 win against UGA on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Air Jordan: Five matchups to watch in the Florida-South Carolina game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 12, 2014

The Gators are on a roll as the season begins to die down. Florida (5-3, 4-3 Southeastern Conference) is riding a two-game win streak against SEC East opponents Georgia and Vanderbilt. With UF heading into its SEC finale — a noon matchup against South Carolina (4-5, 2-5 SEC) — here are five matchups to watch.

Jeff Driskel warms up prior to Florida's 34-10 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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Jeff Driskel embraces backup position

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 11, 2014

Jeff Driskel’s role on Florida’s offense changed in the blink of an eye.

Max Garcia blocks UGA linebacker Amarlo Herrera during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Nov. 1

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Notebook: Garcia anchoring Florida's offensive line

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 10, 2014

Eight months ago, Max Garcia did not look ready to be Florida’s starting center.

Will Muschamp celebrates following Florida's 34-10 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday.

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‘IF YOU GO HOME, YOU’RE DONE’: UF continues season without defensive lineman Leon Orr

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 9, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Three minutes and 41 seconds.

Treon Harris attempts a pass during Florida's 34-10 win against Vanderbilt on Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Florida showcases balanced offensive attack against Vanderbilt

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 9, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn — The Florida offense made a 180-degree turn in just a week’s time — at least philosophically speaking.

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FREE REIN: Treon Harris excels in Florida's win against Vanderbilt

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 8, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After losing to Vanderbilt last season for the first time since 1988, Florida was ready for revenge.

Vernon Hargreaves III makes a tackle during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Picks Column: Vanderbilt

Nov. 6, 2014

Site: Vanderbilt Stadium (Cap. 40,550)

Florida coach Will Muschamp looks down the field during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Florida heads to Vanderbilt with season still on the line

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 6, 2014

Will Muschamp has seen a fair share of streaks snapped during his tenure at Florida.

In this Oct. 27, 2012, file photo, South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore (21) rushes up field after taking the hand off from quarterback Connor Shaw, back, during an NCAA college football game against Tennessee in Columbia, S.C.

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Johnson’s Journal: Lattimore retiring is a loss for the sports world

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 5, 2014

The game of football is cruel by design. Run as fast as you can and collide with the person in the other color shirt. Take him down by any means necessary at times.

Antonio Morrison attempts a tackle during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Nov. 1, 2014.

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Notebook: Morrison growing into leadership role on defense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 5, 2014

Antonio Morrison has work ethic.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to throw towards the end zone during the first quarter against Stanford in an NCAA college football game in Eugene, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014.

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Mariota, Prescott lead the way in alligatorSports Heisman ballots

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 4, 2014

AlligatorSports casted its third round of Heisman ballots on Tuesday. Here are the results.

Kelvin Taylor celebrates during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Former UF running back Fred Taylor proud of son, Florida football

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 4, 2014

Fred Taylor watched his son struggle this season.

Max Garcia and Chaz Green celebrate with Mike McNeely after his touchdown during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday

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Center Max Garcia praises McNeely after Georgia win

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 3, 2014

Max Garcia is a rock. It’s his job to be one.

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Notebook: Florida had solid blocking against Georgia

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 3, 2014

It takes a village to block for a running back, or a wide receiver, or even a walk-on taking place of a holder.

New York Jets wide receiver Percy Harvin (16) is pulled down by Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014.

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Week 9: Harvin had 11 receptions, Wright makes 13 stops

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 3, 2014

With Week 9 of the 2014-2015 NFL season behind us, we take a look at former Gators contributing and/or slacking on teams across the country.

Will Muschamp looks down the field following Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday

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Florida looks ahead to Vanderbilt

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 3, 2014

Florida, just days after upsetting No. 11 Georgia and snapping a three-game-losing skid in the series, is wasting no time getting ready for its next opponent, Vanderbilt.

UF wide receiver Mike McNeely runs into the endzone for a touchdown on a fake field goal trick play during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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McNeely sparks Florida with fake field goal touchdown

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 2, 2014

JACKSONVILLE — Heading into his final season with the Gators, redshirt senior Mike McNeely contributed mostly on special teams.

UF players celebrate following Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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THE DAWG DAYS ARE OVER: UF salvages season with upset over UGA

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 2, 2014

JACKSONVILLE — The Gators faced a daunting task.

Florida running backs Matt Jones and Kelvin Taylor celebrate following UF's 38-20 win against UGA on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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OUT OF THE DAWGHOUSE: Muschamp wins first game in Florida-Georgia series

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 1, 2014

JACKSONVILLE— Florida coach Will Muschamp, who has been ridiculed, criticized and looked down upon for most of the season, put that negativity to rest as the Gators (4-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) a 38-20 upset victory over the No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs (6-2, 4-2 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at EverBank Field.

Kelvin Taylor rushes during Florida's 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.

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Picks Column: Georgia

Oct. 30, 2014

SITE: Everbank Field (cap. 67,164)