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Saturday, June 07, 2025

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Jeff Driskel (6) reacts after rushing for a first down during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
SPORTS  |  FOOTBALL

Air Jordan: Four talking points for the Florida-Missouri game

Florida (3-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) can still very well win the SEC East and make it to the conference championship in Atlanta for the first time since 2009. They have four SEC matchups remaining on the schedule — all of which are against Eastern Division rivals. The first of those games is against Missouri (4-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday night in the Swamp at 7. Here are four points to watch out for when the Gators face their second set of Tigers in as many weeks.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

Connections matter: Keep home roots

When freshmen embark on the first semester of their college careers, one of three things undoubtedly occurs: They forget their families at home exist, they become incredibly homesick and call them every night or they cheerfully manage to keep up relationships with their families while also balancing and enjoying school like an ultimate pro. Kudos to those who can swing that. We’ve all been through that tough first break from the comfort of home, whether it’s hardest breaking away from your family, your friends or just your pet. College is always an adjustment period.


Florida Alligator
OPINION  |  COLUMNS

We should all be proud Americans

Last week, Twitter caught on fire after “That’s So Raven” star Raven-Symoné did an interview with Oprah Winfrey and said she did not want to be labeled an African-American, but rather, just an American. 



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