Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz hits Miami Hurricanes defensive back Chris Wheatley-Humphrey at the end of his run on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.

Ryan Friedenberg is a senior Sport Management student with six years of photography experience. This is his sixth semester at The Alligator. When he is not working for The Alligator, he is capturing football game days for Gator Sports Properties and managing creative media for the UF Club Hockey team. In his free time, Ryan enjoys playing video games, baking, spending time in nature and watching sports.
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By Noah Lantor | 11:40pmFlorida head football coach Jon Sumrall speaks to a crowd of over 11,000 fans during a timeout in an NCAA men’s basketball game between Florida and Auburn in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
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By Noah Lantor | 11:40pmFlorida head football coach Jon Sumrall speaks to a crowd of over 11,000 fans during a timeout in an NCAA men’s basketball game between Florida and Auburn in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
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By Noah Lantor | 11:40pmFlorida head coach Todd Golden watches his defense during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, in Gainesville, Fla.





