Skip to Content, Navigation, or Footer.
We inform. You decide.
Friday, February 28, 2025

Sports

Outside hitter Thayer Hall led UF in kills (17) and attack errors (11) against Kentucky.
SPORTS  |  VOLLEYBALL

3 takeaways from UF's loss

Sunday afternoon’s game against No. 15 Kentucky presented multiple opportunities for Florida’s volleyball team: To finally get a statement win. To take a stranglehold on the SEC early in conference play. And to prove that it could go on the road against a tough opponent and come out on top.


The Gators' defense shut down true freshman Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, sacking him twice and forcing three interceptions — including one from safety Shawn Davis (31). The Tigers were held scoreless during the second half. 
SPORTS  |  COLUMNS

The Gators are playoff contenders

Like many others before Saturday, I had serious doubts about the potential of this Florida football team. Yes, it was undefeated. Yes, it had talent on both sides of the ball. But the way it won its games left a lot to be desired.


Lamical Perine's 88-yard touchdown run put the game out of Auburn's reach. 
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Defense pushes Florida past Auburn

A morning of festivities led into an afternoon of football in Gainesville, surrounded by a raucous Florida crowd. College GameDay, a top-10 matchup and an SEC rivalry incited more than 90,000 fans into a frenzy, and every tackle produced a near-earthquake cheer. 


Picks
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Week 6

Another week of the college football season is in the books, and it still feels like we don’t know anything about any of these teams.



Powered by SNworks Solutions by The State News
All Content © 2025 The Independent Florida Alligator and Campus Communications, Inc.