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Football

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.
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DJ Lagway set to make first start at UF

Florida’s uphill battle this season only got more challenging when quarterback Graham Mertz was sent into concussion protocol. But an opportunity awaits for five-star freshman DJ Lagway to let his talents flourish in his first start as a Florida Gator.


A Florida football player during the Gators' game against Eastern Washington Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
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Know Your Enemy: Miami Hurricanes

Alligator sports editor Max Tucker is carrying on the tradition of Know Your Enemy! He sat down with Luke Sims, the sports editor of The Miami Hurricane, to break down the Gators’ season-opening matchup with the Miami Hurricanes Saturday.


A Florida football player during the Gators' game against Eastern Washington Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022.
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Know Your Enemy: Miami Hurricanes

Sports editor Max Tucker is carrying on the tradition of Know Your Enemy!He sat down with Luke Sims, the sports editor of the Miami Hurricane, to break down the Gators’ season-opening matchup with the Miami Hurricanes Saturday.


The Gators football team prepares to run out of the tunnel before their 22-7 win against the Charlotte 49ers on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.
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Position profile: Florida linebackers

After missing the last four games of the season due to injury, junior linebacker Shemar James is primed to be leader for the Gators’ youthful position group. A deeper look into Florida’s linebackers this season.


Running back Montrell Johnson Jr. is lifted up in celebration by offensive lineman Austin Barber after a Florida touchdown against LSU Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
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Position profile: Running backs

With senior running back Montrell Johnson Jr.’s status for Florida’s game against Miami in jeopardy, it creates a chance for one of UF’s other running backs to step up in a big way.Some key players to watch that could have a breakout start to 2024.


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