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Aug. 30, 2018

Sports boys and sports girls, it is time.

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Bold predictions for Mullen’s first year

By Mark My Words | Aug. 30, 2018

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Men’s golf coach issued public reprimand

By Brendan Farrell | Aug. 30, 2018

The NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee announced Thursday afternoon that Florida men’s golf coach J.C. Deacon has been issued a public reprimand for his actions at the 2018 NCAA Division I Men’s Golf National Championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on May 28.

Redshirt senior Jorge Powell may be the favorite to take UF's place kicking responsibilities.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Three storylines to follow when UF opens its regular season

By Jake Dreilinger | Aug. 30, 2018

It has been 29 years since the Florida Gators lost a home-opener, and this year should be no different.

UF punter Tommy Townsend and tight end R.J. Raymond celebrate after the Orange and Blue game on April 14.

SPORTS | FEATURES

THE SPECIALISTS: Florida lost a pair of special teams legends. How will UF replace them?

By Morgan McMullen | Aug. 30, 2018

Every meal Florida’s football team eats is meticulously accounted for. Calories are measured down to the last bite, and it all corresponds to the team’s new strength and conditioning program.

Despite registering a season-high 17 kills against Northern Arizona on Friday night, middle blocker Rachael Kramer and the No. 8 Gators fell in five sets.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida begins Bubly Invitational with USC rematch

By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 30, 2018

After splitting its first two matches last weekend in the VERT Challenge, the No. 4 Florida volleyball team enters the Bubly Invitational with its third top-ten matchup of the season against No. 7 USC today in the O’Connell Center at 7 p.m. The team will then face Louisville on Saturday and UCF on Sunday.

Midfielder Sammie Betters is tied for the team lead in goals with two (Madison Alexander) and has only taken three shots.

SPORTS | SOCCER

What to expect from UCLA in UF’s fourth match of season

By River Wells | Aug. 30, 2018

With zero goals in its last two games, Florida’s soccer team has been hit with a major offensive lull. With the No. 2 team in the nation heading to Gainesville on today, the Gators (2-2) will have to play to their full potential if they’re going to end their scoring drought against the Bruins (2-0).

Junior defensive end Jachai Polite will start ahead of senior CeCe Jefferson for UF on Saturday. Coach Dan Mullen raved about Polite's performance during fall camp.

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The key to Florida’s success this season isn’t just Franks. It’s the pass rush.

By Jake Dreilinger and Jake's on a Plane | Aug. 28, 2018

Offense wins games, but defense wins championships.

The Gators will miss star forward Deanne Rose, who's on international duty with the Canadian national team, when they host No. 9 Tennessee on Thursday.

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What to look out for as UF soccer prepares for tough weekend

By Sam Campisano | Aug. 28, 2018

“The Hangover” could take a lesson from the way Florida struggled last weekend.

Coach Dan Mullen and the Gators released their depth chart ahead of the 2018 season opener against Charleston Southern.

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UF reveals depth chart ahead of season opener

Aug. 27, 2018

Coach Dan Mullen announced Feleipe Franks as the Gators' starting quarterback heading into Saturday's game against Charleston Southern.

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Dan Mullen names Feleipe Franks Gators’ starting quarterback

By Alanis Thames | Aug. 27, 2018

Florida no longer has a question mark at the starting quarterback position.

Coach Mary Wise has had to deal with high turnover on her roster from last year.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Monday Takeaways: Looking back at UF's opening weekend

By Mari Faiello | Aug. 26, 2018

Graduating four starting All-Americans isn’t ideal for any team in any sport. Losing multiple senior leaders usually gives way to a follow-up year headed by confused underclassmen.

Coach Dan Mullen has assembled a staff of former assistants and new hires to man Florida's sidelines this season.

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Learning more about UF’s coordinators and assistants

By Mark Stine | Aug. 26, 2018

Dan Mullen’s an interesting person.

Coach Mary Wise said that the NCAA tournament needs to be updated so teams aren't playing on consecutive days. "We’re still playing the rules of the 80s and the tournament designed in the 80s. And these guys are very different than the 1980s.”

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball is the best sport to follow at UF

By Justin Case | Aug. 26, 2018

Coach Mary Wise has built one of the premier programs in Gator athletics. Since 1991, Wise has constructed a volleyball program that is constantly at the top and rarely struggles to find its footing.

Despite making her return to the field against Florida State, UF forward Deanne Rose couldn't provide an offensive spark, as the Gators lost 1-0 and failed to score for the fifth-straight game.

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Oklahoma State defeats UF 1-0 in double overtime

By River Wells | Aug. 26, 2018

It wasn’t until the 103rd minute that Oklahoma State’s Marlo Zoller hit the back of the net from 14 yards out and put the hopes of a Gator victory to rest.

The No. 5 Gators will travel to Stillwater, Oklahoma, after suffering a home defeat to No. 23 Ohio State. “We have to bounce back quick,” senior midfielder Sarah Troccoli (pictured) said. “It gives us a chance to practice that.”

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Quick turnaround should benefit UF as it heads to Oklahoma

By Sam Campisano | Aug. 25, 2018

Two games in three days is not typically an ideal scenario for a soccer team.

Middle blocker Rachael Kramer struggled in UF's loss to No. 3 Texas. She registered as many errors (8) as kills on 20 swings.

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Compliment Sandwich: Gators drop first match of season against Longhorns

By Mari Faiello | Aug. 25, 2018

The Gators’ side of the court at the Devaney Sports Center grew quiet as the team gathered in the middle for one last huddle, their faces as white as their jerseys. An attacking error by UF handed the No. 3 team in the nation a 12-10 lead in the deciding set.

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What even are the NFL’s rules anymore?

By The Lost city of Alanis | Aug. 25, 2018

Hey all you NFL players, it’s finally time.

After losing to the Cornhuskers in the 2017 title match, Mary Wise and the Florida Gators went to Lincoln, Nebraska, and took revenge on the No. 2 team in the country with a 3-1 victory.

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Florida takes revenge on reigning champs in season debut

By Mari Faiello | Aug. 24, 2018

It’s rare to start any sports season the way it ended.

Becky Burleigh's announced her retirement as UF's head soccer coach after 26 years at the helm

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF drops first game of the season in loss to Ohio State

By River Wells | Aug. 24, 2018

“They were a probably a little better than we were expecting.”