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Florida senior defensive tackle Dominique Easley (2) chases Miami running back Duke Johnson (8) during the Gators’ 21-16 loss to the Hurricanes on Sept. 7 in Sun Life Stadium. UF is No. 3 in the nation in total defense, allowing 208.5 yards per game this season.

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Senior defensive tackle aiming for perfection

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 19, 2013

Dominique Easley is his own harshest critic.

Jon Halapio runs during Florida’s 37-26 win against Florida State on Nov. 24 in Doak Campbell Stadium. Halapio is expected to make his season debut on Saturday.

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Offensive lineman returning after missing first two games

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 18, 2013

Having to watch Florida’s season opener against Toledo on Aug. 31 from the sidelines was painful for Jon Halapio.

Matt Jones (24) reaches for the ball on a play-action pass from quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) during Florida’s 21-16 loss against Miami on Sept. 7 in Sun Life Stadium.

Matt Riva

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Jones ready to carry load

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 16, 2013

Matt Jones has not felt this good in months.

Jeff Driskel rushes during Florida’s 21-16 loss to Miami on Saturday in Sun Life Stadium. Driskel suffered a knee sprain in the game but is expected to face Tennessee on Sept. 21.

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Driskel expected to face Vols

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 11, 2013

A bye week has come at the perfect time for the Gators.

Solomon Patton runs down the field after catching a pass during Florida’s 21-16 loss to Miami on Sept. 7 in Sun Life Stadium.

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Patton enjoys breakout performance in defeat

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 7, 2013

MIAMI GARDENS — With the Gators trailing late in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, Jeff Driskel found Solomon Patton in the end zone for a 21-yard touchdown.

Quinton Dunbar runs past an opposing player during Florida’s 24-6 victory against Toledo on Aug. 31 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Dunbar caught two passes for 22 yards in the game.

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Junior receiver returning home for in-state game

By PHIL HEILMAN< | Sep. 5, 2013

For Quinton Dunbar, No. 12 Florida’s matchup with Miami on Saturday at noon in Sun Life Stadium is a homecoming — to a place he could not wait to escape.