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O'Cyrus Torrence is now the third former Louisiana-Lafayette player to reunite with Napier in Gainesville.

Former Louisiana offensive lineman reuniting with head coach Billy Napier

By Madeline Lawson | Jan. 17

Former Louisiana offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence committed to the Florida Gators via the transfer portal.

Florida Football Coach Billy Napier arrives with his family at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for his first day on the job on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Napier has hired more than 37 staffers in just over a month as Florida head coach.

Napier sheds light on battalion of new hires in Friday press conference

By Lillian Randolph | Jan. 14

Louisiana-Lafayette head coach Billy Napier is congratulated by Louisiana-Monroe Offensive Coordinator Rich Rodriguez after Louisiana-Lafayette won 21-16 in an NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) Napier will be reunited with former running back Montreal Johnson in Gainesville next year.

Former Louisiana Running Back Rejoins Head Coach Billy Napier At Florida

By Jose Tovar | Jan. 13

Florida Football Coach Billy Napier arrives with his family at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium for his first day on the job on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. Sale’s hire is one of the most prominent under Napier’s brief tenure as UF coach.

Gators hire Rob Sale as offensive coordinator

By Carson Cashion | Jan. 11

Gators quarterback Emory Jones throws a pass during Florida's 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl loss to Central Florida on Dec. 23.

O’Keefe and Bowser gash Florida, carry UCF to Gasparilla Bowl victory

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 23

Florida quarterback Emory Jones pictured during a game against Florida State.

The Florida Bowl: Gators battle Knights in intrastate showdown

By Michael Hull | Dec. 22

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Florida football signed nine recruits on early National Signing Day, including a five-star formerly committed to Georgia.

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Florida inks nine on early National Signing Day

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 15

Head coach Billy Napier signed nine players to Florida’s class of 2022 on early National Signing Day on Wednesday.

New Florida football coach Billy Napier greets fans during his first day on the job Sunday in Gainesville. Napier discussed his vision for the program during his first address to the media Friday afternoon.

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Ground and pound: The Billy Napier philosophy

By Ryan Haley | Dec. 5

Florida football head coach Billy Napier began his UF tenure Sunday, but what kind of coach did the Gators get?

Florida football landed its 15th recruit of the 2022 cycle Wednesday with four-star defensive lineman Jamari Lyons.

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Florida plays UCF in Gasparilla Bowl

By Zachary Huber | Dec. 5

Florida will play UCF in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23 in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium.

Citizens Field is seen during a game between the Eastside Rams and Newberry Panthers on Oct. 14, 2021.

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Henry tops list of top athletes to suit up at Citizens Field

By Noah Ram | Dec. 4

Gators QB Anthony Richardson ranks as just the latest of the legends to play at Citizens Field. Noah Ram breaks down four others who excelled on the storied field.

Florida’s Anthony Richardson pictured handing the ball to running back Dameon Pierce during the Gators’ Nov. 27 game against Florida State.

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About time: Richardson and Pierce lead Gators over ‘Noles

By Michael Hull | Nov. 29

Quarterback Anthony Richardson and running back Dameon Pierce saw more work than usual Saturday, and the results proved fruitful. While their performances helped lead the Gators to a victory and bowl eligibility, was it too little, too late?

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Florida football hires Billy Napier as next head coach

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 28

Florida football has its new head coach — Former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns head coach Billy Napier will become the fourth Florida head coach since 2014.

Florida's Dameon Pierce runs toward the end zone after losing his helmet during a Nov. 27 game against Florida State.

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Pierce loses helmet, finds end zone to add exclamation point to FSU win

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 27

Dameon Pierce scored his 15th touchdown of 2021 Saturday, but his most electric trip to the end zone didn’t even count as Florida defeated FSU, 24-21.

A Florida player touches his helmet during warmups before a game against Florida Atlantic on Sept. 4.

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alligatorSports Roundtable: Florida vs. FSU

By Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Nov. 26

Florida hasn’t defeated a Power 5 opponent since Oct. 9, and in the Gators first game post-Dan Mullen, they take their home field in search of bowl eligibility in the form of a third-straight victory over Florida State.

Florida's Anthony Richardson scrambles during an Oct. 30 game against Georgia

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The Eligi-bowl: Gators battle rival Seminoles for bowl eligibility

By Michael Hull | Nov. 26

The Florida Gators conclude their regular season in a rivalry battle against the Florida State Seminoles for the right to play in a bowl game later this winter.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson in his warm up shirt ahead of the Gators' Oct. 30 game against No. 1 Georgia.

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REPORT: Richardson expected to earn second start against FSU

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 24

Florida redshirt freshman Anthony Richardson is expected to start his second career game Saturday against Florida State, per The Gainesville Sun’s Zach Abolverdi.

Former Florida football coach Dan Mullen pictured during a game against Samford Nov. 13.

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The 2021 Florida football team didn’t play as a team

By Zachary Huber | Nov. 22

Florida failed to sustain success in all three phases of the game, which led to former coach Dan Mullen’s dismissal Sunday.

Florida football coach Dan Mullen, pictured during a Nov. 13 game against Samford, was fired Sunday, multiple reports confirmed.

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Mullen out as Florida football coach

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 21

On the heels of a 24-23 overtime loss to Missouri, multiple reports confirmed Florida football fired head coach Dan Mullen.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen pictured during a Nov. 13 game against Samford.

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Florida drops OT heartbreaker to Missouri on 2-point prayer

By Ryan Haley | Nov. 20

Florida lost its fourth one-score game of 2021 to cement worst conference record since schedule expansion in 1992. The Gators lost all four SEC road games this year.

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alligatorSports Roundtable: Florida at Missouri

By Zachary Huber , Michael Hull and Ryan Haley | Nov. 20

Two five-win teams battle in Columbia this Saturday, and The Alligator’s football writers offer their thoughts on who they expect to walk away with bowl eligibility.