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Freshman QB DJ Lagway holds the key to embattled coach Billy Napier's future at Florida
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
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
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
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. ...
Florida counting on 6 key transfers, including WRs Badger and Dike, as Billy Napier begins Year 3
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Billy Napier needs some help. The Florida football coach is 11-14 in two seasons in Gainesville, including 0-2 against middling Kentucky and 1-7 against rivals Florida State, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee. No coach in school history has endured three...