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Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Football

Tight end Kyle Pitts had the most productive game of his UF career against Tennessee last week. He caught four passes for 62 yards against the Volunteers, including a touchdown.
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Towson game a chance to grow

Four games in and the No. 9 Gators remain an enigma. Close calls and injuries have hampered the team through the season thus far, but it remains in playoff contention, though the schedule gets no easier.


Cornerback C.J. Henderson missed the past two games, but Mullen said he is a game-time decision.
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Midweek UF football roundup

UF football coach Dan Mullen met with the media on Monday to discuss his team’s upcoming bout with Towson, injuries, scheduling and more. Here are a few of the most interesting takeaways:


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Gators to be featured in new series on HBO

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for football players on game day? What they eat before the matchup? What their meetings are like prior to kickoff? What actually goes on inside one of Florida’s practices leading up the game?


Running back Lamical Perine is averaging 3.5 yards per carry this season compared to last season's 6.2.  
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Missing person: Florida's run game

Florida coach Dan Mullen said Saturday that he likes his play calling to be about 50-50 in terms of rushing and passing. He went on to say that he likes to tip the scales toward the side of the run.


Florida safety Shawn Davis had two interceptions against Kentucky. 
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3 things to watch for in Tennessee game

No. 9 Florida begins its three-game homestand and second conference game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday. Both teams come into the matchup with a lot of questions still left to be answered, so here are three things Florida fans should look out for during the game:



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