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Head Coach Dan Mullen, of Florida, speaks during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Monday, July 15, 2019, in Hoover, Ala.

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Don’t underestimate Miami

By River Wells | July 22, 2019

Seven points.

Gators receiver Van Jefferson averaged 14.4 yards per catch in the 2018-19 season, the most in his career. He has 1502 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns over his collegiate career.

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Position-by-Position: Evaluating UF’s wide receivers

By Bryan Matamoros | July 17, 2019

In his first season at the helm, Dan Mullen revitalized a Florida offense that seemed to lack an identity under former head coach Jim McElwain.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks was drafted by the Boston Red Sox with the 947th pick in the MLB Draft despite not having pitched since his junior year of high school.

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Feleipe Franks agrees to terms with Boston Red Sox

By Dylan O'Shea | July 15, 2019

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks is now a professional athlete. He’s not getting paid by a football team, however.

Florida running back Lamical Perine was the team's leading rusher last year with 826 yards, seven touchdowns and 6.2 yards per carry.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s running backs

By River Wells | July 10, 2019

There’s been much talk in Gainesville about UF’s quarterback situation. Supporters and detractors of starting quarterback Feleipe Franks have often discussed whether his impact on Florida’s offense is a positive or a negative one, and any good or bad day it has is typically analyzed through the lens of the quarterback position.

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DB Brian Edwards to transfer from Florida

By Sam Campisano | July 8, 2019

Florida’s secondary depth took another hit on Monday when defensive back Brian Edwards announced his intention to transfer.

Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot ran for 1,434 yards and six touchdowns last season as Dallas captured its second NFC East title in three years.

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Predicting every NFL division

By River Wells | July 8, 2019

The National Football League always has surprises. Divisions change hands, great teams regress and squads come out of nowhere to make improbable playoff runs. It’s nearly impossible to predict the parity of the NFL year in and year out.

Cornerback CJ Henderson was named to the All-SEC Second Team last year after recording 38 tackles and two picks.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s secondary

By Evan Lepak | June 19, 2019

Florida is known as “DBU” for a reason.

Coach Dan Mullen has garnered two top-15 recruiting classes since coming to UF.

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Mullen doesn’t have to be an elite recruiter for UF to win a championship

By Evan Lepak | June 17, 2019

Recruiting is important, don’t get me wrong.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks had a breakout season last year, throwing for 2,457 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions. He also rushed for seven scores.

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Position-by-position: Evaluating UF’s quarterbacks

By Sam Campisano | June 12, 2019

Every Thursday until the end of the summer, alligatorSports will analyze a position on Florida’s football roster and identify strengths and weaknesses. We’ll start the series by taking a look at quarterbacks.

Frank Gore has spent 14 years in the National Football League and has accumulated 14,478 rushing yards, the fourth-highest total in history.

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Is Frank Gore a Hall of Famer?

By The Extra Point | June 3, 2019

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is always sure to bring controversy.

Freshman quarterback Jalon Jones entered the transfer portal after being accused of sexual assault by two UF students.

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Transfers and decommits not ideal for Mullen and Florida

By River Wells | May 13, 2019

Things were looking up for the Florida Gators football team at the start of spring.

Florida's top-rated recruit is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal before ever playing a down with the Gators.

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UF loses another recruit as Chris Steele enters transfer portal

By Sam Campisano | May 9, 2019

The Florida football team is losing its top-rated recruit.

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was selected in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints.

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Three Gators picked on day three of NFL Draft, two sign as undrafted free agents

By Graham Marsh | Apr. 30, 2019

Three Gators had their name called on day three of the 2019 NFL Draft.

After just a few months at Florida, freshman quarterback Jalon Jones reportedly entered the NCAA transfer portal.

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UF freshman QB Jalon Jones enters transfer portal

By River Wells | Apr. 30, 2019

Four-star QB prospect Jalon Jones arrived at UF in January.

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Two Gators picked on second day of NFL Draft

By River Wells | Apr. 26, 2019

While they may have slipped out of the first round, two UF football players didn’t have to wait too long to hear their name called on Friday.

Tight end Kyle Pitts recorded four catches for 56 yards for the Blue team in UF's Orange and Blue game. Blue was defeated by Orange 60-35 in the highest-scoring spring game of all time.

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Offense, defensive line look strong as spring comes to an end

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 14, 2019

It was kind of hard to analyze the Orange and Blue game on Saturday.

Quarterback Feleipe Franks threw for 327 yards and four touchdowns on 13-of-18 passing UF's Orange and Blue game.

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3 Stars from Saturday’s spring game

By Mark Stine | Apr. 13, 2019

It was an offensive fireworks display at the 2019 Blue and Orange Game on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

Todd Grantham’s defense ranked 83rd in yards allowed per game in 2020

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Is the phrase “Third and Grantham” fact or fiction?

By Tyler Nettuno | Apr. 11, 2019

Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham has earned a bit of a reputation.

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks seemed to run with purpose and physicality on Saturday against South Carolina. "I just wanted to run somebody over," he said.

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Is Feleipe Franks the best Florida quarterback since Tim Tebow?

By Jake Dreilinger | Apr. 4, 2019

Is the curse of Tim Tebow real?

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks threw for 173 yards on 13-of-23 passing and a touchdown in UF's Peach Bowl win over Michigan in Atlanta on Dec. 29.

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Scrimmage showcases quarterbacks, struggling O-line

By Jake Dreilinger | Mar. 28, 2019

Florida cornerback Brian Edwards braced himself as receiver Josh Hammond came near. Hammond caught a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask moments before meeting his defensive teammate near the end zone.