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alligatorSports Picks Column: Week 4

Sep. 22, 2016

Site: Neyland Stadium

UF coach Gregg Troy encourages his swimmers during Florida’s meet against Auburn on Jan. 23, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Florida has reasons to be confident ahead of All-Florida Invitational

By Drew Kozlin | Sep. 22, 2016

The last time the Gators didn’t win the All-Florida Invitational, the majority of their current team was probably in middle school.

UF forward Savannah Jordan takes a shot on goal during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF's offense shut down in home loss to Auburn

By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 22, 2016

Kaylan Marckese’s sloppy pass sailed to midfielder Briana Solis in triple coverage just outside the penalty box.

UF coach Jim McElwain talks with his team following the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators preparing for fierce rivalry game at Tennessee

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 22, 2016

A roar bellowed from the Sanders Football Practice Field Tuesday afternoon.

From left: Jarrad Davis, Steven Stipe and the rest of Florida's football team descend into The Swamp prior to UF's 32-0 win over North Texas on Sept. 17, 2016.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Roundtable: Can UF preserve winning streak over Tennessee?

Sep. 21, 2016

It’s been 11 years since Tennessee beat Florida, but the Volunteers are feeling confident heading into this season’s matchup. The Vols are playing at home, they’re highly ranked and they’re seven-point favorites.

Antonio Callaway runs with the ball during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Callaway likely to play against Tennessee

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 21, 2016

Antonio Callaway had last weekend off against North Texas as he tended to his injured quad.

Mayra Pelayo (27) runs to celebrate with her teammates during Florida's 3-2 win over UCF on Sept. 18, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

With offense excelling, UF soccer hoping to bolster defense

By Dylan Dixon | Sep. 21, 2016

At the official halfway point of the regular season, the Florida soccer team knows it has some holes to fill if it wants to compete for a national championship in two months.

Gordon Neal kneels during the 2016 Gator SunTrust Invitational at the Mark Bostick Golf Course.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Horsfield, Neale setting standard for Florida’s success

By Jake Dreilinger | Sep. 20, 2016

In the days following the Carpet Capital Collegiate, Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon left a handful of lessons for his team to pick up on.

Caroline Knop serves during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville at the Lemerand Athletic Center on Sept. 16, 2016.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF looking to form identity ahead of conference schedule

By Alejandro López | Sep. 20, 2016

The No. 6 Florida Gators volleyball team is already four weeks into its season.

Quincy Wilson prepares for a play during Florida's 32-0 win over North Texas on Sept. 17, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Wilson guarantees Florida win over Tennessee

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 20, 2016

Quincy Wilson walked into the indoor practice facility alongside Jalen Tabor and Marcus Maye.

Cornerback Jalen Tabor (31) celebrates after successfully defending wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) during the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Column: College athletes shouldn’t be silenced for daring to be different

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 20, 2016

Let’s talk about freedom.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Change at quarterback nothing new for Gators

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 20, 2016

When Austin Appleby walks into Neyland Stadium on Saturday to lead his team against No. 14 Tennessee, it will mark the fifth time in the last three years a backup quarterback has started a game for Florida.

UF's Eddie Garcia (middle) leads the pack during the 2015 Mountain Dew Invitational in Gainesville.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Mountain Dew Invitational more than a regular competition

By Skyler Lebron | Sep. 19, 2016

The Florida men’s and women’s cross country teams only have one opportunity to compete in front of a home crowd this season.

Senior Josie Kuhlman scored the deciding point in Florida's 4-2 win over Arkansas in the semifinals of the SEC Tournament. The Gators will face either Ole Miss or Vanderbilt for the title on Sunday.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TENNIS

Florida women's tennis claims four trophies in season opener

By Cassie Amundson | Sep. 19, 2016

Of all the activities Roland Thornqvist participates in with the women’s tennis team, laser tag is his favorite.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

Young UF swim team ready for season

By Drew Kozlin | Sep. 19, 2016

The word freshman has a natural tendency to plague the minds of coaches and fans with thoughts of inexperience and poor performance.

UF forward Savannah Jordan fights for possession during Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Jordan's unselfishness a reflection of resilient UF soccer team

By Lauren Staff | Sep. 19, 2016

When senior forward Savannah Jordan was asked about scoring the 72nd goal of her career, moving her up to No. 2 on Florida’s all-time career goal list, the first thing she did was give credit to her teammates.

Florida receiver Antonio Callaway celebrates after scoring a touchdown during UF's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Callaway questionable for road game against Tennessee

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 19, 2016

Luke Del Rio saw his man and flung the ball toward him.

New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scrambles away from Miami Dolphins defensive end Mario Williams (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Brissett quarterbacking Patriots, two INTs for Haden

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 19, 2016

Week 2 of the NFL season gave Gators fans plenty to watch: a Florida transfer quarterbacking the Patriots, two Gators leading the Redskins’ offense, Joe Haden intercepting two passes from Joe Flacco and Dante Fowler breaking through the backfield against San Diego.

Florida's Pamela Begic dribbles during UF's 3-2 win over UCF on Sept, 18, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer defeats UCF to close out non-conference play

By Lauren Staff | Sep. 18, 2016

Playing in front of their home crowd for the first time in five games, the Gators didn’t disappoint.

Florida athletic trainers kneel beside quarterback Luke Del Rio after Del Rio was injured during Florida's 32-0 win over North Texas on Sept. 17, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

QUESTIONS AT QUARTERBACK: Del Rio’s out, Appleby’s in

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 18, 2016

Austin Appleby wasn’t happy as he stood behind the lectern, the place where Luke Del Rio should have been standing.