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Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) etched himself on an elite list of Gators running backs, joining Errict Rhett and Emmitt Smith as the three underclassman to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season.

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Jadan Baugh's record-setting night powers Gators past Seminoles

By Luke Adragna | Nov. 29

Baugh broke multiple Florida records in the Gators' victory.

Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) runs with the ball in a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Jadan Baugh becomes first Gator to rush for 1,000 yards in a decade

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 29

Jadan Baugh solidified himself among an impressive history of Florida running backs

The Florida Gators play the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Florida vs. Florida State: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 29

Follow along for live updates during Florida's rivalry matchup with the Florida State Seminoles.

Me’Arah O’Neal (8) dives for the ball during the first half against the Chicago State Cougars at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

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Me’Arah O’Neal breaks a career high in win over Memphis at Cayman Islands Classic

By Isis Snow | Nov. 28

Florida women’s basketball advances to 7-1 in the Cayman Islands Classic behind sophomore forward Me’Arah O’Neal’s record-breaking performance against the Memphis Tigers. O’Neal broke her record for most points in a game with 24, beating her previous record of 20 points.

Florida defensive back Devin Moore leads the Gators with two interceptions and three pass deflections.

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Devin Moore leaves Florida on a high note following turbulent career

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 28

Moore has played in all 11 of UF’s contests this season, standing out as one of the Gators’ top performers regardless of position.

Florida Gators defensive back Trikweze Bridges (7) makes a stop during the second half of the team’s game against the Flordia State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

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How far the mighty have fallen: Florida State aims to reach bowl eligibility with a win over Florida

By Cole Kruger | Nov. 28

One of college football’s greatest rivalries renews Saturday as Florida State travels to Gainesville to face the Florida Gators in the 69th Sunshine Showdown between the two programs.

Kevin O'Sullivan before a weekend series with Missouri in 2021. The Gators head coach earned his 600th career win in a Saturday night bout with the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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UF baseball coach investigated for alleged verbal abuse of his child, days before leave of absence

By Garrett Shanley | Nov. 26

Florida Gators head baseball coach Kevin O’Sullivan was identified in October by a state child-welfare investigator as the subject of verbal abuse allegations made by one of his teenage children, according to law enforcement records.

Florida hockey suffered its worst loss of the season in a series-splitting match against the Volunteers on Sunday.

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UF hockey blown out by Tennessee, splits weekend series

By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 25

The Vols controlled possession from the opening puck drop and overwhelmed the Gators on Saturday.

Florida guard/forward Me'Arah O'Neal (8) celebrates with Florida guard Laila Reynolds (13) during the second half of a NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Laila Reynolds steps up in Liv McGill’s absence to secure UF’s first road win at FAU

By Amanda Roman | Nov. 24

Although Florida women’s basketball was without its top scorer, Liv McGill, the team secured its first road win of the season against FAU, spearheaded by Laila Reynolds’ 17 points.

Jeremy Jin hits a backhand shot in the Gators men's tennis team's match against the Citadel on Friday, January 19, 2024.

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Florida’s NCAA Championships run comes up just short in the doubles semifinals

By Hunter DeLauder | Nov. 24

Florida wraps up the fall preseason, coming up just short of securing a doubles title at the NCAA Championships this past weekend.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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‘Continue to keep going’: Lagway, Baugh look ahead as dismal 2025 season nears end

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 24

The 2025 season has been a nightmare for Florida football, but the program's leaders have remained positive amidst the chaos.

Gators outside hitter Jordyn Byrd (14) passes the ball during a match against Vanderbilt at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Florida, on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025.

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Gators volleyball falls to Tennessee in SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 23

Florida’s run in the SEC Volleyball Tournament came to an end Sunday.

Florida cross country had a historically good performance at the NCAA Championship on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

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Florida cross country earns four All-American honors at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 23

Up from the muddy, beaten-down grass of the Gans Creek Cross Country Course arose one of the best championship performances in Florida cross country history Saturday morning.

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) torched the Gators' defense with 116 rushing yards and two touchdowns at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators embarrassed by Volunteers amid broken season

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 22

Florida hadn’t lost a game to Tennessee at home since 2003.

Michael McCoy slaps the puck during the Gators' match against the ERAU Eagles on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Community First Igloo in Jacksonville, Fla. / Photo by Ryan Friedenberg

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UF hockey opens rivalry weekend with win against Tennessee

By Daniela Ortiz | Nov. 22

Florida's victory marks a stark turnaround from last season, where the Gators were swept by the Ice Vols in the regular season.

Florida swimmer Leah DeGeorge swims in the Gators' 207-83 win against the Florida Atlantic Owls Friday, Jan. 13, 2023.

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Florida swim rallies behind Liendo, Rabb in Georgia Fall Invite

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 22

Florida dominated in the pool in this week’s four-day Georgia Fall Invitational.

Florida Gators setter Taylor Parks (20) sets the ball during a NCAA Volleyball match on Friday, November 07, 2025.

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Gators volleyball dominates Alabama, advances to SEC Tournament Quarterfinals

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 22

In the first SEC Volleyball Tournament since 2005, No. 5 Florida entered in the second round as the reigning champions and made a statement.

The Florida Gators face the Tennessee Volunteers in an NCAA college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. Tennesse: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 22

Follow along for live updates during Florida's rivalry matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Gators women's cross country prepares for the NCAA Championship cross country meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

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Florida cross country chasing program-best finishes at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 22

Florida’s women’s team and freshman Kelvin Cheruiyot return to Missouri with history on the line

Reagan Parker catches the ball in her racket at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jimena Gomez Alonso of University of Arkansas defeated Parker 6-3 and 6-0.

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Florida women’s tennis wraps up fall season with showing at NCAA Individual Championships

By Nicole Lopez | Nov. 21

Paskauskas logged the longest run at the tournament for Florida, falling just short of All-American status.