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The Florida Gators (0-1) are back at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium this evening for a matchup with the Samford Bulldogs (0-1). Kickoff time is set for 7:00 p.m. Follow along here for live game updates.
Following a loss to then-No. 19 Miami, the Florida Gators looked to turn the page and get its season back on track. However, what was supposed to be a week of preparation quickly turned into a slate of adversities both on and off the field.
In the waning moments of Florida’s season opener against Miami, the game was already well out of reach for the Gators. But as redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz dropped back in the pocket late in the third quarter, things only got worse.
The opportunity was right in front of Florida to ignite its football fanbase, who has eagerly waited over four years for a glimpse of success.
When two of the perennial football programs in the same state meet, emotions on the field will always be amplified. Players, coaches and fans on both sides needed no extra motivation for the matchup. The rich history of the Florida-Miami rivalry was revived once again on a hot and sticky day.
When two of the perennial football programs in the state meet, emotions on the field will always be amplified. Players, coaches and fans on both sides needed no extra motivation for the matchup. The rich history of the Florida-Miami rivalry was revived once again on a hot and sticky day.
Final: No. 19 Miami 41, Florida 17
As redshirt senior quarterback Graham Mertz arrived at Monday's press conference inside the Heavener Football Complex, he seemingly could not stop smiling. The sixth-year quarterback addressed the surrounding media with an unwavering attitude of confidence. When asked where he anticipates taking a step forward in 2024, Mertz chuckled a bit.
In the ever-growing world of college football, it can be easy to lose track of potential stars on the rise or for players to fly under the radar. Nevertheless, with the new season now less than a week away, it’s only a matter of time before some of these young guns will put their talents on display and have the chance to make an immediate impact.
Whether you’re in the mood for a low-key lounge, a dive with character or a place to dance the night away, Gainesville’s bar scene has something to offer everyone.
Florida football head coach Billy Napier looks on as freshman DJ Lagway and redshirt senior Graham Mertz practice drills at Florida Football Fall Camp on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
The Top filled with balloons July 13 as a crowd of people waited outside to be let in for the 24th anniversary of the restaurant’s opening.
Under the blistering Florida sun, the sound of African percussion and excited attendees echoed throughout downtown Gainesville Saturday as it became a creative space for a multitude of Florida-based artists and trailblazers.
Noah Sams has decided it's finally time to transform the Gainesville fashion scene. Since his freshman year at UF, he has slowly curated a collection that transcends anything he’s ever seen on the city’s catwalks.
With two seconds remaining on the clock, junior kicker Trey Smack took the field in a similar position as last year’s Orange and Blue Game with an opportunity to deliver a game-winning field goal as time expired.
With less than two weeks until Florida football’s annual Orange and Blue game, the Gators are tightening up their defense and getting accustomed to freshmen and new transfers as the spring game approaches.
When the Florida football team walked off of the field Nov. 25 after its final game against Florida State, a feeling in the air loomed over The Swamp: Billy Napier may be running out of time.
Surrounded by vibrant creations and performances of artists from cultures throughout the world, over 300 people gathered in downtown Gainesville for a celebration of unity and diversity to commemorate the city’s first Multicultural Day.
Under the fluorescent lights of Southwest Second Street’s How Bazar, dogs, cats, snakes and birds circled around the venue Friday, adorned in handmade crochet outfits. The proud owners accompanied each pet, stopping to let the crowd that lined the perimeter admire them, an event organizers call ‘Barkin' Market: A Night at the Circus.’
Gainesville’s local art scene is home to a diverse array of fashion designers, musicians, writers and artists. An important component of its culture is the Black creatives that have paved the way for many following in their tracks.
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