McGriff’s experience coaching in the defensive backfield will be welcomed as the Gator defense allowed 257 yards per game through the air last season. Photo from UF-Virginia game in December 2019.

Gators add Wesley McGriff to coaching staff

By Michael Hull | Jan. 10

McGriff will look to help turn around a Gators defense that allowed over 250 yards per game through the air.

Houston, a redshirt junior from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been with the program since the 2017 season.

Florida linebacker James Houston enters transfer portal

By Ryan Haley | Jan. 8

Pitts was awarded the Mackey following a 770 yard, 12 touchdown campaign in 2020. Photo from UF-Auburn game in October 2019.

Pitts wins Mackey Award, loses out to Smith in Biletnikoff

By Declan Walsh | Jan. 8

The redshirt senior was Florida’s eighth finalist and would have been Florida’s fourth winner. Photo from Florida-Auburn game in October 2019.

Kyle Trask passed up for the Heisman

By Grethel Aguila | Jan. 5

Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, who is a finalist for the Heisman after a record season, declared for the NFL Draft Thursday. Photo from the Florida-Auburn game in October 2019.

Kyle Trask declares for 2021 NFL Draft

By Grethel Aguila | Jan. 1

Not all universities have the resources Division I programs do to keep their football teams active during the pandemic. In Melbourne, Florida, Florida Tech cut their team as a cost-saving measure.

Florida Tech, football and the toll of COVID-19

By Christian Ortega | Dec. 31

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Kyle Trask threw three interceptions in Wednesday’s loss to Oklahoma. Photo from UF-Virginia game in December 2019.

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Short-handed Florida drops third straight game in season-ending blowout

By River Wells | Dec. 31

UF ends its season with an 8-4 record after dropping its last three games in a row.

Pitts is in the running against Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Photo from UF-Tennessee game in September 2019.

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Kyle Pitts first tight end declared Biletnikoff finalist

By Grethel Aguila | Dec. 23

Pitts is in the running against Ole Miss wide receiver Elijah Moore and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith.

Mullen admitted fault on a recruiting violation and a failure to comply with NCAA investigations.

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Florida placed on one-year probation, guilty of two recruiting violations

By Declan Walsh | Dec. 22

Mullen admitted fault for the first violation and agreed that he failed to comply with the investigation.

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Kyle Pitts declares for 2021 NFL Draft

By Payton Titus | Dec. 20

Pitts finished his career at Florida with 100 receptions, 1,492 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns.

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Gators attempt late-game comeback, still drown in Crimson Tide

By River Wells | Dec. 20

Alabama becomes SEC Champion for the 28th time after a 52-46 win over the Gators.

Gators quarterbacks Kyle Trask (11) runs the ball in for the Gators' first touchdown against LSU Saturday night. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun]

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Gators lose sight of a win in fog, throw shoe, lose to LSU

By Christian Ortega | Dec. 13

UF dropped to 8-2 Saturday night after tough loss to the Tigers at home.

Gators coach Dan Mullen in the visiting locker room after Florida's game against the Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

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A guide to beat the Tide: How UF can survive the SEC Championship game

By River Wells | Dec. 7

The Gators could win the SEC Championship game if the defense steps up and they score early.

Kyle Trask (11) winds up, preparing to pass the football at the Gators' game against the Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Dec. 5, 2020.

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Gators knockdown Volunteers despite cold start

By Christian Ortega | Dec. 5

Florida beat Tennessee 31-19, advancing to 8-1 and clinching the SEC East

Gators tight end Kyle Pitts (84) and quarterback Kyle Trask (11) are regarded as two of the best college football players in the country this season.

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No, the Gators aren’t this year’s LSU

By Brendan Farrell | Dec. 4

A wildly inconsistent defense and less productive run game keeps UF from reaching 2019 LSU's level of production.

Tre’Vez Johnson (16), Jesiah Pierre (40) and Rashad Torrence II (22) celebrate in the Gators game against Kentucky in The Swamp on Nov. 28.

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You want ‘Bama? Don’t play like Saturday

By River Wells | Nov. 29

So far, Dan Mullen cleared his biggest hurdle.

Tight end Kyle Pitts caught three touchdown passes in his first game back since suffering from a concussion against Georgia on Nov. 7.

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Florida bests Kentucky in lackluster fashion

By Payton Titus | Nov. 28

UF beat UK 34-10 at The Swamp Saturday afternoon. It was Kyle Pitts' first game back since UGA.

Gators kicker Evan McPherson said that holidays away from home is one of the sacrifices he makes to play Division I football at UF.

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Turkey or Pigskin?: How the Gators are spending their Thanksgiving during COVID-19

By Payton Titus | Nov. 25

How do you like your turkey: oven-cooked, fried or served up nice and hot with a little pigskin on the side?

Gators backup quarterback Emory Jones zig zags between Vanderbilt defenders in Nashville, Tennessee, on Nov. 21. Jones threw Florida’s final touchdown pass in their 38-17 win over the Commodores Saturday.

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What’s the deal with Emory Jones?

By Brendan Farrell | Nov. 22

Gators backup QB Emory Jones has mostly been used by UF to run the ball. When he's brought in, he's been successful.

Gators safety Trey Dean III reaches for the football in Florida's game against Vanderbilt. The Gators hung 38 points on the Commodores in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, winning their sixth game of the season.

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Gators still sluggish despite Vanderbilt win

By Christian Ortega | Nov. 22

Florida's defense got off to a slow start in its football game vs. Vanderbilt. UF still managed to beat the Commodores by 21.