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Full-service DJ Twisted H Productions spun tunes from the Golden Age as locals, vendors and food trucks flooded the streets of Newberry’s Historic District Saturday afternoon for the third annual Fabulous 50’s Festival.
At a sold-out Hard Rock Stadium, the lights seemed to be far too bright for the Florida Gators (1-3). After failing to record a single first down, mustering just 32 yards in the first half, and scoring just one touchdown for the third straight game, the Florida Gators (1-3) lost to the No. 4 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) 26-7 Saturday night.
The Gators (1-2) and No. 4 Miami Hurricanes (3-0) square up at Hard Rock Stadium Saturday night. Follow along for live updates:
While both the Miami Hurricanes and Florida Gators will look to re-establish their dominance in this historic college football rivalry, only one team can come out of Hard Rock Stadium victorious.
Three hundred sixty-six total yards. Almost 40 minutes of possession. Twenty-three first downs. And yet, the scoreboard read LSU: 20, Florida: 10.
In college football, punishments can come for a slew of reasons and range from fines to suspensions. When Florida redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Brendan Bett was ejected for spitting on USF junior offensive lineman Cole Skinner, head coach Billy Napier looked for remorse, kept the discipline internal and allowed Bett to continue play in UF’s third game of the season.
At their own 40-yard line with 29 seconds to go in the first half, the Florida Gators had a chance to double up against No. 3 LSU. The score was tied, 10-10, and UF was set to receive the second half kickoff.
When Lagway threw his third interception of the night, which was returned for a defensive touchdown, Florida fan’s hopes of an upset in Death Valley crumbled just over halfway through the third quarter. And although the Gators’ defense stood strong through four quarters, the team couldn’t overcome Lagway’s five interceptions.
The Florida Gators (1-1) face off against the No. 3 Louisiana State Tigers (2-0) at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Gators seek to recover from an 18-16 loss to South Florida, while the Tigers return home following a 23-6 victory against Louisiana Tech. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.
Inexcusable.
The No. 13 Florida Gators (1-0) are set to face off against the South Florida Bulls (1-0). Florida is fresh off a 55-0 victory over Long Island, while South Florida defeated then-No. 25 Boise State 34-7 last week. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.
The Gators’ front seven was formidable in its season opener against the Long Island Sharks. Florida’s defensive line held the Sharks to 37 rushing yards and logged seven tackles-for-loss. However, Florida will face a new test this week in South Florida quarterback Byrum Brown.
A roar echoed across Gainesville as Ben Hill Griffin Stadium erupted in astonishment. Freshman receiver Vernell Brown III had just come down with the most improbable catch of the night, leaving spectators dazed.
A college quarterback faces plenty of pressure heading into a season. But at just 20 years old, Heisman Trophy expectations and name, image and likeness deals ranging from the Jordan Brand to Chipotle takes the pressure to the next level.
By the time Florida buried Long Island under a 38-0 halftime deficit, few questions remained about the outcome of the game.
Under the overcast sky and beaming floodlights, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium roared with excitement as quarterback DJ Lagway led the Gators’ offense onto the field for UF’s opening drive of the 2025 season.
The Florida Gators are ready to kick off their 2025 campaign against Long Island. Florida head coach Billy Napier seeks to win his first season opener since 2022, when the Gators defeated then-No. 7 Utah 29-26. Follow along for updates throughout the contest.
Florida football’s sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway signed an NIL deal with the Jordan Brand, the company announced Friday morning.
The old adage is that football begins and ends in the trenches. For UF head coach Billy Napier, the process of making that area the strength of his football program has been an arduous journey over the last four years.
In the college football world full of shifting rosters, rising stars and powerhouse programs, the quarterback arguably carries the most weight and often defines a team’s identity. And for the Florida Gators, the quarterback room is shaping up to be a defining storyline of the 2025 season.
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