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SPORTS | COLUMNS

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.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

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.”

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was suspended for the team’s first three games for mishandling repeated professional and behavioral problems of assistant coach Zach Smith.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

The Meyer thing isn't about Meyer

By Jake's on a Plane | Aug. 23, 2018

If you are anything like me, you were sitting in front of a TV screen Wednesday night watching Ohio State and Urban Meyer hold a press conference to announce how Meyer’s fate would play out. He was either getting fired (which was extremely improbable), getting suspended or getting off the hook.

Redshirt sophomore Feleipe Franks is engaged in a competition to retain his role as Florida's starting quarterback.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Everything you missed about UF football over the summer

By alligatorSports Staff Report | Aug. 23, 2018

A new coaching staff, a frying pan and an AR-15.

Midfielder Sammie Betters has scored on her only two shots this season.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer set for “upgrade” in competition this weekend

By Sam Campisano | Aug. 23, 2018

UF coach Becky Burleigh isn’t fooled by Ohio State’s record.

Middle blocker Rachael Kramer (left) said she believes this year's Gators squad is better than last season's. "The defense on this team is out of this world," she said.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators to open season in Nebraska tournament

By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 23, 2018

Florida’s volleyball team begins its 2018 regular season against No. 2 Nebraska tonight at 7 and No. 3 Texas on Saturday in the Vert Challenge taking place in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Redshirt sophomore Feleipe Franks (right) is competing with redshirt sophomore Kyle Trask (left) for the starting quarterback position. Franks played in all 11 games for UF last season and started eight.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Feleipe Franks is clearly UF’s best QB option

By Mark My Words | Aug. 22, 2018

Coach Becky Burleigh (center) celebrates with her team following its victory over USF in the 2017 NCAA Tournament.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Despite great play from Cassidy Lindley, UF still has work to do

By River Wells | Aug. 21, 2018

Freshman Cassidy Lindley has propelled the Gators during their two-game winning streak to start the season. The rookie midfielder was credited with an assist on Florida’s first goal in its 2-1 win against Washington in the season opener.

Redshirt senior setter Allie Monserez will be a leader for the Gators this year. Her sister, Marlie, joins her on the team this season.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Three players to look out for this season

By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 21, 2018

With the Gators volleyball team kicking off its 2018 season against No. 2 Nebraska on Friday, let’s look at some of the players to watch for this upcoming season.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Don't be a lemming: Florida will be playing on New Year's Day

By Morgan Meets the Eye | Aug. 21, 2018

The start of a new semester means facing some hard truths.

Florida running back Malik Davis was leading the Gators in rushing last season before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the year.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

PREDICTION: Who's slated for a breakout season in 2018?

By Alligator Staff report | Aug. 21, 2018

The UF football team kicks off its season on Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Alligator's football writers — Mark Stine, Alanis Thames, Morgan McMullen and Jake Dreilinger — debate who will have the biggest breakout season on the team.

Coach Dan Mullen (right) evaluates his quarterbacks and running backs during fall camp. At Monday's press conference, he said he'll be evaluating the starting quarterback contenders over the next couple of days.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Biggest takeaways from Mullen’s press conference

By Mark Stine | Aug. 20, 2018

A quarterback decision is coming soon Florida and Charleston Southern kick off in under two weeks at the Swamp, and according to UF head coach Dan Mullen, the quarterback that starts on Sept. 1 will be the guy he goes with for the SEC opener against Kentucky on Sept. 8.

Sophomore forward Madison Alexander gave Florida a 2-0 lead in the 35th minute. It was her second goal in as many games for the Gators this season.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida offense catches fire in win over FAU

By Sam Campisano | Aug. 19, 2018

The No. 7 Gators had to fight their way to a season-opening win. They came back with two second-half goals amid the irregular drizzle and consistent possession to down Washington 2-1.

After recording 105 kills in 32 games in 2017, UF outside hitter Paige Hammons showed off her defense in the 2018 Orange and Blue scrimmage.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

3 things we learned from Orange and Blue scrimmage

By Dylan Rudolph | Aug. 18, 2018

Thayer Hall is as advertised

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators open season with win over Washington

By Chris O'Brien | Aug. 17, 2018

A cool, light rain drizzled over the spectators and players in Gainesville as the Gators soccer team took on Washington in its season opener. The Gators might have felt the motivation of an opportunity to avenge last season’s 1-0 loss against the Huskies in Seattle.

After making an exit in the Elite Eight last season, the UF soccer team enters 2018 as the No. 7 team in the nation.

SPORTS | SOCCER

PREVIEW: Exciting freshmen look to power Gators in 2018

By Sam Campisano | Aug. 14, 2018

Coming off its first Elite Eight appearance in three years, the UF soccer team is showing no signs of slowing down heading into the 2018 season.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

PREDICTION: Gators ride easy schedule to eight wins

By Mark My Words | Aug. 14, 2018

Yes, the time has come to make a prediction.

SPORTS | FEATURES

TOUGHEST WARRIOR: How Lauren Evans overcame the battle of a lifetime

By Chris O'Brien | Aug. 14, 2018

Sophomore Deanne Rose is UF's leading returning scorer. She tucked away nine goals and three assists in 2017.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Gators look to improve strong foundation at FGCU

By River Wells | Aug. 8, 2018

The last time the world saw the UF women’s soccer team, it was shut out in a 2-0 loss against SEC rival South Carolina in the NCAA quarterfinals.Now, with 10 of their starting players back on the roster, a No. 7 ranking in the