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Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Florida pummeled by Vanderbilt for fourth straight loss

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 9, 2013

The Gators left their season in Jacksonville.

Georgia junior safety Corey Moore (39) tackles redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Injury threat limits Florida’s ability to run option

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 7, 2013

Jeff Driskel ran all over Vanderbilt last season.

Tyler Moore (73) blocks Georgia junior inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (51) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Moore out for season after fracturing elbow in scooter wreck

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Add Tyler Moore to an injury list that keeps growing each week.

Florida right tackle Trenton Brown (74) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Garrison Smith (56) during the Gators’ 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Massive Brown playing large role on line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Trenton Brown signed with Florida last winter, he expected to make a contribution equal to his size.

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Notebook: Gators shocked by Dolphins’ bullying issue

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Accusations of using threats of violence and racial slurs against teammate Jonathan Martin caused Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito to be suspended from the team this week.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three straight games and are in jeopardy of failing to become bowl eligible.

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Gators rallying around coach in bid for bowl eligibility

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 4, 2013

Nearly two months ago, Will Muschamp led No. 12 Florida into Sun Life Stadium as a three-point favorite against Miami. Now, the Gators are fighting to avoid both their first postseason without a bowl bid since 1990 and their first losing season since 1979.

D.J. Humphries blocks an Arkansas defensive lineman during Florida’s 30-10 win against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Freshman wide receiver developing for Florida

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 4, 2013

Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood have been grouped together since they arrived at Florida.

Riley Cooper celebrates after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 3.

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Gators in the NFL: Cooper catches three touchdowns as Eagles soar against Raiders

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 4, 2013

With Week 9 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Coach Will Muschamp looks down during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three consecutive games against the Bulldogs.

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TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: Gators drop third straight

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 3, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — For three straight seasons, Will Muschamp and the Gators fixed their eyes on the prize. If only they could get their hands on it.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) hands off the football to running back Todd Gurley (3) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank field in Jacksonville. Gurley rushed for 100 yards against UF.

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Gurley burns Gators in big first half

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 2, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — You won’t find a more impressive start to a game than the one Todd Gurley enjoyed Saturday.

Austin Hardin kicks the ball off during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. Hardin missed a 47-yard field goal against the Bulldogs.

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Notebook: Penalties plague UF in loss to rival UGA

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 2, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — Florida got the third-down stop it needed with time running out in the fourth quarter.

Will Muschamp watches from the sideline during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Crossing the Bridge: Muschamp aiming for first victory in rivalry

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 31, 2013

Jordan Reed lost his grip on a day when the Gators lost theirs.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray passes during a 31-27 loss against Vanderbilt on Oct. 19 in Nashville, Tenn.

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Murray looking to extend streak against UF

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 31, 2013

Despite surpassing Southeastern Conference greats such as Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow in the record books, Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray continues to deal with criticism.

Kelvin Taylor runs the football during Florida’s 36-17 loss to Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. The freshman running back, who scored the first touchdown of his college career against the Tigers, is expected to make his first start against Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville.

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Freshman tailback expected to make first career start

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 31, 2013

As the Gainesville weather cools and the season begins to change, the Gators are in the midst of their own change — at running back.

Todd Gurley runs the ball during Georgia’s 38-35 loss against Clemson at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Gurley has missed three games with an ankle injury.

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Running back to return against Gators

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 30, 2013

Todd Gurley is back for the Bulldogs.

Max Garcia (76) lunges for a Missouri defender as redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) attempts a pass during Florida’s 36-17 loss to Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo. UF’s line has allowed 10 sacks in the past two games.

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UF looking to solidify porous offensive line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 29, 2013

A big change is coming to the Gators, and it is coming in a big package.

Offensive coordinator Brent Pease watches warm-up drills prior to Florida’s 36-17 loss to Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Notebook: Sophomore tight end likely to redshirt

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 29, 2013

The lasting image from Jordan Reed’s college career might be his fumble in the fourth quarter against Georgia last season.

Cody Riggs (31) tackles LSU junior wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Safety ready to play again following targeting ejection

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 28, 2013

The Riggs family reunion did not go as planned.

Redshirt junior Ronald Powell (7) reacts to a play during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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Notebook: Freshman halfback to make first college start

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 28, 2013

Jacksonville needs to make room for another Taylor.

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Gators in the NFL: Pouncey subpoenaed in connection to Hernandez, report says

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 28, 2013

After the Miami Dolphins fell to the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass., Dolphins center Mike Pouncey’s day got even more complicated.