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Florida shows it can finish with another second-half closeout and a makeshift dunk contest

Nov. 24, 2024 11:55 AM EST

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida players eager to celebrate their latest victory, the one that made them bowl eligible for the first time in two years, found a suitable prop on the sideline. Ole Miss left behind its basketball hoop, which the Rebels use to salute big plays during...

Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida

Oct. 30, 2024 06:12 AM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No player is more important to Billy Napier’s future at Florida than quarterback DJ Lagway. The fabulous freshman will get a chance to save Napier’s job in November while facing four ranked teams, beginning Saturday against No. 2 Georgia in nearby...

Dylan Sampson has 1-yard TD run in OT to lift No. 8 Tennessee past Florida, 23-17

Oct. 13, 2024 00:06 AM EDT

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dylan Sampson scored his third touchdown of the game on a 1-yard run in overtime to give No. 8 Tennessee a 23-17 victory over Florida on Saturday night. The Volunteers (5-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) went to overtime for only the second time. The first...

Florida WR Eugene Wilson III undergoes minor knee surgery, AP source says

Sep. 19, 2024 16:41 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will be without leading receiver Eugene Wilson III against Mississippi State on Saturday — and probably longer. Wilson had minor knee surgery this week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke...

DJ Lagway lights up the Swamp with 456 yards passing and 3 TDs in 45-7 rout of Samford

Sep. 07, 2024 23:38 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Highly touted freshman DJ Lagway threw for 456 yards and three touchdowns in his first collegiate start, and Florida beat lower-division Samford 45-7 on Saturday to give embattled coach Billy Napier a brief reprieve following a season-opening debacle. ...