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Missouri running back Larry Rountree III, front, struggles for yardage before being pulled down by Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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Defense shuts down Missouri as UF improves to 9-2

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 16, 2019

The weather outside was almost as frightful as the Florida defense.

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Stakes are high as UF looks for redemption

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 15, 2019

On paper, Florida should win its SEC finale at Missouri tomorrow.

Linebacker Mohamoud Diabate had three sacks on Saturday.

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Get to know Diabate

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 13, 2019

The game seemed well in hand.

Florida's offense managed only 14 first-half points despite the dominating defensive performance.

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Slow starts offensively why Florida will not be in Atlanta

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 9, 2019

Yes, the Gators won the game. And yes, the box score looks good.

Saturday's win over Vanderbilt was UF's largest against an SEC opponent since 2008.

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All the ways Florida improved against Vanderbilt

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 9, 2019

What a difference a week makes.

Mohamoud Diabate had three sacks in UF's 56-0 win over Vanderbilt.

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Gators suffocate Vandy in shutout win

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 9, 2019

It wouldn’t have been much of a consolation. But at least it would have been something.

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Unselfish play characterizes UF’s talented receiving corps

By Kyle Wood | Nov. 8, 2019

Before every game, Freddie Swain and Josh Hammond trot out to the 50-yard line, flanking David Reese II for the coin toss. After the coin has been flipped, possession decided and hands shaken, either Swain or Hammond will take a spot on the sideline.

Florida is No. 31 in passing offense and No. 107 in rushing offense. UF only put up 278 yards vs. UGA.

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What went wrong for UF’s offense vs. Georgia

By Kyle Wood | Nov. 7, 2019

Florida’s worst offensive performance of the season came at the most inopportune time this past weekend in Jacksonville. The Gators put up season-low offensive statistics across the box score in their 24-17 loss to Georgia, which dropped them to second place in the SEC East.

Quarterback Kyle Trask led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives, outscoring the Bulldogs 14-10 in the second half.

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UF still sees a lot to play for post-UGA

By Kyle Wood | Nov. 3, 2019

Florida, much like a lot of fans, promised it would behave better this year at The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. It wouldn’t let things get out of hand in Jacksonville, again — as they so often do, both on and off the field.

Florida's defense allowed 398 yards to Georgia's offense.

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Florida defense MIA in loss to Georgia

By Tyler Nettuno | Nov. 2, 2019

JACKSONVILLE — Zero sacks, zero turnovers.

An inconsistent offense and unreliable third-down defense resulted in Florida losing its third-straight game to Georgia.

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Florida falls to No. 8 Georgia

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 2, 2019

JACKSONVILLE — The grills were hot, and the music was loud. The hype was real, and the excitement was high.

Tommy Townsend credits his brother (and former UF teammate) Johnny Townsend with helping him hone his craft: "(He) made me so much better as a punter."

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‘Wild Stallion’: Townsend is tough and entertaining at a position not known for it

By Dylan Rudolph | Nov. 1, 2019

Three yards.

Receiver Kadarius Toney, pictured against Miami in 2019, was drafted 20th overall in the NFL Draft Thursday night and is now a member of the New York Giants.

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Gators set for biggest Cocktail Party in years

By Sam Campisano | Nov. 1, 2019

It doesn’t get much bigger than Saturday’s Florida-Georgia game in Jacksonville.

Linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) is one of the Gators returning from injury this week.

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Gators better positioned for Georgia game than in recent years

By Kyle Wood | Oct. 29, 2019

Players and coaches often won’t outright admit that some games mean more than others either out of political correctness or respect for their opponents. But the reality of college football — and sports for that matter — is that all games are not created equally, and that’s perfectly fine.

Defensive tackle Jabari Zuniga (92) is expected to return from injury this week.

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The Gators are getting healthy at the right time

By Dylan Rudolph | Oct. 27, 2019

Dramatic endings, top-10 upsets and championship dreams busted. All Florida had to do was sit and watch.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson runs the ball against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 17 in Denver.

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Gators in the NFL: Week 7 update

By Payton Titus | Oct. 22, 2019

Despite two losing seasons in the last 10 years (2013 and 2017), Florida’s football program has consistently turned out NFL-caliber athletes, establishing it as the FBS team with the third-most active players on a 53-man roster in 2019 with 35 — including five rookies (Vosean Joseph, Jordan Scarlett, Jawaan Taylor, C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Fred Johnson).