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Eleanna Christinaki looks to drive to the basket while two Kentucky players defend her during Florida's 92-69 loss to the Wildcats in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals on March 4, 2016, in Jacksonville.

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Florida heads to Chattanooga looking for second win

By Alejandro López | Nov. 13, 2016

A lot has changed since December 5, 1986.

Will Muschamp meets with Florida players after South Carolina's 20-7 loss to UF on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Muschamp loses in return, UF depleted by injuries

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 12, 2016

As if transferring power to a new president, Jim McElwain met defeated former Florida coach Will Muschamp at midfield and embraced him for about 10 seconds. McElwain said he thanked Muscamp for the defensive players he left behind and complimented what he’s doing at South Carolina. He also gushed over Muschamp’s character.

Austin Appleby runs during Florida's 20-7 win over South Carolina on Nov. 12, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Florida offense comes alive, defense stays on track in win over South Carolina

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 12, 2016

Austin Appleby eyed the edge and held the ball to his running back’s gut. When he saw what he was waiting for — the South Carolina defensive end rushing into the backfield — he ripped the ball out and ran.

UF midfielders Meggie Dougherty Howard (28) and Mayra Pelayo celebrate after Pelayo scores the first goal in Florida's 5-2 win against Iowa State on Aug. 19, 2016, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida shuts out FGCU in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Dylan Dixon | Nov. 12, 2016

Meggie Dougherty Howard raced down the right side of the field and into Florida Gulf Coast’s penalty box as teammate Samantha Chung sent her a through ball from 30 yards away.

Rachael Kramer (right) attempts a block during Florida's 3-0 win over Jacksonville on Sept. 16, 2016, in the Lemerand Center.

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No. 6 Gators use balanced attack to sweep Gamecocks

By Skyler Lebron | Nov. 11, 2016

She did the same thing to start the second set.

UF forward Ronni Williams goes for a layup during Florida's 53-45 win against LSU on Jan. 17, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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UF women’s basketball opens season with emphatic win over South Alabama

By Alejandro López | Nov. 11, 2016

JACKSONVILLE — Delicia Washington knew what she needed to do.

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Despite tight SEC race, Florida volleyball focused on present

By Ray Boone | Nov. 9, 2016

The No. 6 Florida volleyball team defeated Mississippi State in a clean sweep on Sunday to capture its 12th Southeastern Conference win of the season.

Savannah Jordan dribbles the ball during Florida's 5-2 win over Iowa State on Aug. 19 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Soccer seniors hoping to extend careers

By Lauren Staff | Nov. 9, 2016

After 20 matches this season, the Gators are only guaranteed one more.

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Picks Column: Week 11

Nov. 9, 2016

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Austin Appleby (12) directs the offense during Florida's 38-28 loss to Tennessee on Sept. 25, 2016, at Neyland Stadium. Appleby passed for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception.

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Austin Appleby to start for Florida against South Carolina

By Patrick Pinak | Nov. 9, 2016

Austin Appleby hung his head and dropped his pads on the locker room floor in Neyland Stadium more than a month ago.

Quincy Wilson (6) stiff-arms a Missouri defender after intercepting a pass during Florida's 40-14 homecoming win over Missouri on Oct. 15, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Opposite Tabor, Quincy Wilson turning heads

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 9, 2016

With recorders surrounding his head and a circle of reporters glaring at him, Quincy Wilson stared blankly at the concrete floor.

Coach Amanda Butler (right) celebrates with Eleanna Christinaki during Florida's win over Kentucky on Jan. 31, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida women’s basketball prepping for season opener

By Alejandro López | Nov. 8, 2016

The last time Florida’s women’s basketball team made the trek to Jacksonville’s Veterans Memorial Arena, it fell victim to a 43-year trend.

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, right, communicates with defensive back Steven Montac (22) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Missouri 31-21. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

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Muschamp hoping to spoil his former team’s season

By Ethan Bauer | Nov. 8, 2016

Joey Ivie remembers Will Muschamp well.

Coach Jim McElwain looks on during Florida's 24-10 win over Georgia on Oct. 29, 2016, in Jacksonville.

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Roundtable: After disappointing end to 2015, how will Florida football finish 2016?

Nov. 8, 2016

With only two conference games remaining, Florida can still win the SEC East if it can defeat South Carolina at home and No. 19 LSU on the road. Add on a road matchup at No. 22 Florida State, however, and the home stretch of UF’s schedule looks daunting. How will the Gators finish out the season? Sports writers Ethan Bauer, Ian Cohen, Jordan McPherson and Patrick Pinak debate.