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Safety Trey Dean III, pictured in blue, tackles Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III after he makes a catch.

Gators falter on key third downs during Alabama loss

By Michael Hull | 8:14pm

A game as close as Saturday comes down to a few key plays. The money downs swung away from the Gators’ favor in their 31-29 loss to the top-ranked Crimson Tide.

Florida quarterback Emory Jones runs through the Alabama defense in the Gators' 31-29 loss to the Crimson Tide on Sept. 18.

Gators nearly topple Goliath, early missed XP haunts sellout home crowd in Alabama loss

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 18

Quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles to his right versus South Florida.

Florida ready to seek revenge versus No. 1 Alabama

By Zachary Huber | Sep. 17

Florida's Ventrell Miller, pictured on the field against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4, will miss the season after surgery for a torn biceps tendon.

Gators LB Miller out for season

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 16

Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe (28) breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (15) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship game on Dec. 19, 2020 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

Know Your Enemy: The Alabama Crimson Tide

By Michael Hull | Sep. 16

Florida's Mohamoud Diabate (11) and two other Gators tackle USF running back Darrian Felix during their 42-20 victory on Sept. 11.

Grantham and Diabate emphasize getting after Bama quarterback, comfortable as underdogs

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 13

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Florida defensive end Zachary Carter tackles a USF ball carrier on Sept. 11. Carter will look to add to his three sacks this season this Saturday versus Alabama.

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Gators prepared for incoming Tide

By Michael Hull | Sep. 13

“We want to play with the best and compete with the best,” edge rusher Zachary Carter told the media Monday afternoon.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on the sidelines during the Gators’ 42-20 win over South Florida on Sept. 11, 2021.

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Florida’s quarterbacks further entangle against South Florida

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 13

With Alabama on the horizon, the Gators’ quarterbacks remain a contentious topic amongst the Florida fanbase.

Florida's Anthony Richardson (pictured with ball) sets to throw against South Florida on Sept. 11, 2021.

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Richardson dazzles in 42-20 victory over USF

By Zachary Huber | Sep. 11

Florida totals 666 yards overall in 42-20 onslaught versus the Bulls. The Gators head into a matchup versus No. 1 Alabama 2-0 next Saturday.

Florida's Emory Jones runs with the ball during the Gators' season opener on Sept. 4 against Florida Atlantic.

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Gators attempt to tame Bulls in Tampa

By Michael Hull | Sep. 10

The Gators look to build off their Week 1 victory and flex their SEC muscles in Tampa Saturday against the USF Bulls.

University of South Florida quarterback Cade Fortin at practice. Credit: Francisco Rosa/USF Oracle

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Know Your Enemy: The South Florida Bulls

By Michael Hull | Sep. 8

“Know Your Enemy” returns for another season after @riverhwells did a great job last season. This week, @Michael_Hull33 talked with Richard Silva of the USF Oracle prior to Florida’s battle with the Bulls.

Florida defensive end Zachary Carter walks on to the field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for warmups ahead of the Gators' season opener against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

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Day-by-day: Gators focused on USF and weekly improvement

By Michael Hull | Sep. 7

“We’re really just taking it one week at a time,” defensive lineman Zachary Carter said during media Tuesday.

A family of Florida fans takes a picture during a pre-game tailgate in front of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 4.

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Florida Gators kickoff their season with a packed Swamp to cheer them on

By Elena Barrera | Sep. 7

After a year of social distancing, cancelled tailgates and half-capacity crowds, Gator fans from far and wide packed the Swamp on Saturday for the first game of the season against the FAU Owls.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen reacts after FAU scores its first touchdown.

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Grantham says Florida won’t bend or break on defense

By Zachary Huber | Sep. 7

“We’re not going to be a bend but don’t break style. We’re going to challenge people,” defensive coordinator Todd Grantham told media Monday evening about his unit’s attitude.

Florida's Emory Jones on the field during the Gators' season-opening 35-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

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Mullen talks Jones and Richardson, in-state games

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 6

Florida football head coach Dan Mullen answered questions about his two quarterbacks, Emory Jones and Anthony Richardson,and the importance of in-state rivalries on Monday.

Malik Davis (20) takes a handoff from Emory Jones during Florida's season-opening 35-14 victory over Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

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Florida offense offers mixed bag versus FAU

By Zachary Huber | Sep. 6

Florida’s offense provided varying results against the Owls. The rushing attack gashed FAU for 400 yards, but the passing game sputtered and never got in sync.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson scrambles against the FAU Owls. Richardson carried the ball seven times for 160 yards in the 35-14 win Saturday.

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Richardson and Davis run rampant over Owls 35-14

By Michael Hull | Sep. 5

Malik Davis and Anthony Richardson became the first Florida duo to each go over 100 yards rushing since Jordan Scarlett and La’Mical Perine against Vanderbilt in 2018 in Saturday’s 35-14 win over FAU.

Freshman quarterback Emory Jones threw for 125 yards and two touchdowns on 12-of-16 passing in Florida's 63-10 victory over Idaho on Nov. 17, 2018.

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Opening night lights: Previewing Florida football’s season debut

By Ryan Haley | Sep. 3

The Gators take the field for the first time in 2021 on Saturday night as @ryan_dhaley previews what to expect in Florida’s season opener.

Florida football players celebrate with fans. The Swamp will see full attendance return in 2021

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Gator fans and students await first full capacity home game while COVID-19 surges

By Noah Ram | Sep. 3

Brandi McElvain Fisher didn’t fret about cheering alongside 90,000 fans at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium three months ago. Now, she has a few doubts.

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5, pictured) struts after scoring a touchdown. Jones finally gets the call to start the 2021 season after three years in backup duty.

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Florida Football Roundtable: Our writers weigh in on the Gators ahead of the 2021 season

By Zachary Huber , Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Sep. 3

With the 2021 season right around the corner, our Florida football writers dive into the new season and share their thoughts about what may lie ahead.