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Junior running back Montrell Johnson Jr. runs toward the end zone in the Gators' 29-16 win against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Three keys to success for Gators against No. 8 Vols

The Florida football program has seemingly had Tennessee’s number since the turn of century. However, Saturday’s game between the Gators and the Volunteers offers a different narrative than the numerous times UF has been favored heading into Knoxville.


Redshirt junior center Kingsley Eguakun hikes the ball to redshirt junior quarterback Graham Mertz in the Gators' 29-16 win against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Know Your Enemy: Tennessee Volunteers

The Florida Gators football team is on the road this week for a matchup against No. 8 Tennessee in Knoxville, where the Volunteers narrowly defeated the Gators 38-33 in their last meeting at Neyland Stadium in 2022. Following its second consecutive victory, the Gators are carrying a bit of momentum into Rocky Top, whereas the Vols will be seeking to bounce back from an unexpected upset loss on the road Saturday to unranked Arkansas.


METRO  |  ALACHUA COUNTY

Live updates: Everything you need to know about Hurricane Milton

Update: Traffic lights are out on Northwest 39th Avenue between 83rd Street and 98th Street, according to a City of Gainesville post on X.If there are no signal lights at an intersection, the post recommends treating it like a four-way stop. Red flashing lights should be treated as a stop sign. Under yellow flashing lights, drivers should proceed with caution only when traffic permits. Power has been restored to the outage near Saint Francis Catholic Academy, according to GRU’s outage map.


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