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UF-LSU FAQ: Five questions you may have

Oct. 6, 2016

Five questions you may have about UF's canceled football game vs. LSU:

UF athletics director Jeremy Foley speaks during new head football coach Jim McElwain's opening press conference on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF football game with LSU postponed

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 6, 2016

Florida’s football game against LSU has been postponed.

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Former UF QB under investigation for sexual assault

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 5, 2016

Former Florida quarterback Chris Leak is being investigated for sexual assault, according to a police report.

Leonard Fournette (7) chats on the field before an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Oct. 1, 2016.

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Florida defense confident about stopping Fournette

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 4, 2016

Trent Domingue didn’t bother faking a step forward. As soon as the ball was snapped, he dashed toward the sideline.

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) catches a touchdown pass in front of Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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Reed makes history, Neal outshining Hargreaves

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 3, 2016

Week 4 of the NFL season answered three big questions for Gator fans: How good are Washington’s stars? Who is the NFL’s best former Florida defensive player? And which rookie is off to the best start? Find out which Florida alums shined this week — plus who to watch out for — in our fourth regular-season edition of Gators in the NFL.

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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UF's offense is a tale of two quarterbacks

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 3, 2016

Quarterback Luke Del Rio will practice this week.

Alex Anzalone (34) and CeCe Jefferson (96) motion to the crowd during Florida's 13-6 win over Vanderbilt on Oct. 1 in Nashville. "He doesn't hold anything back," linebacker Jarrad Davis said of Anzalone. "He lets everything go, and that's what we want from our teammates."

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Notebook: Young D-linemen gain experience in win over Vandy

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 2, 2016

With nearly all of Florida’s starting defensive lineman injured, many younger players were forced to step up in Saturday’s 13-6 win over Vanderbilt.

Quarterback Austin Appleby (12) is tackled by a Vanderbilt defender short of the goal line during Florida's 13-6 win over the Commodores on Oct. 1, 2016, at Vanderbilt Stadium.

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PROBLEMS TO SOLVE: UF’s offense stalls against Vanderbilt in win

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 2, 2016

Antonio Callaway fired off the line and beat his man, leaving quarterback Austin Appleby with an easy target down the right sideline.

Marcus Maye (20) points to the crowd in celebration during Florida's 13-6 win over Vanderbilt on Oct. 1, 2016, at Vanderbilt Stadium.

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Led by youngsters, Florida’s defense makes statement

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 1, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jalen Tabor celebrated after grabbing the interception. It was the first time in a while he had anything to celebrate about.

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‘That was ugly’: Florida escapes Vanderbilt with win

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 1, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The ball sailed past Vanderbilt’s punter, who backpedaled, turned and tried to salvage any positivity from this fourth-down disaster.

Vanderbilt University running back Ralph Webb (7) is tackled by multiple Western Kentucky University players in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo/Michael Noble Jr.)

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Florida vs. Vanderbilt: Q&A with the opponent

Sep. 29, 2016

Alligator sports editor Ian Cohen and Vanderbilt Hustler sports editor Robbie Weinstein discuss Florida's matchup with Vanderbilt this weekend in a question and answer format.

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Brissett earns first victory as starter, defense dominates

By Matt Brannon | Sep. 27, 2016

In Week 3, NFL fans witnessed a former Gator quarterback maintain New England’s perfect record on Thursday Night Football. Fans also watched playmakers on Philadelphia and Washington come up big in rivalry wins, two former national champions showcased their veteran presence on defense and four rookies from the class of 2016 stuffed the stat sheet as Florida alumni engaged in a memorable Week 3.

Luke Del Rio (center) huddles with Florida's offensive line during UF's 45-7 over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Three things we learned from Florida’s first loss

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 26, 2016

After being rocked at Rocky Top, the Florida football team left its somber locker room and jumped on the team plane back to Gainesville. Every player re-watched the 38-28 loss to Tennessee on his iPad during the flight, in disbelief that they had let an 18-point halftime lead morph into a 10-point loss. After a day to process what happened, here are three things we learned from coach Jim McElwain’s press conference on Monday.

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CONFIDENCE DESPITE COLLAPSE: UF still hopeful after loss to Vols

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 25, 2016

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Appleby dropped his shoulder pads on the locker room floor in disappointment.

Quincy Wilson (right) is held back by Chauncey Gardner in front of Tennessee players during Florida's 38-28 loss to the Volunteers on Sept. 24, 2016, at Neyland Stadium.

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Column: Florida’s defense isn’t as good as it says it is

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 24, 2016

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Jalen Tabor could only watch as Jauan Jennings bobbled and tipped and tapped the ball to himself, tiptoeing along the sideline and finishing the remainder of his 67-yard touchdown catch by waltzing into the end zone.

Antonio Callaway kneels after a play during Florida's 38-28 loss to Tennessee on Sept 24, 2016, at Neylan Stadium.

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Florida’s collapse ends 11-game winning streak over Tennessee

By Ethan Bauer | Sep. 24, 2016

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As fans poured out of a sold-out Neyland Stadium on Saturday night, Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” blared throughout.

UF coach Jim McElwain talks with his team following the Orange & Blue Debut on April 8, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators preparing for fierce rivalry game at Tennessee

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 22, 2016

A roar bellowed from the Sanders Football Practice Field Tuesday afternoon.

Antonio Callaway runs with the ball during Florida's 45-7 win over Kentucky on Sept. 10, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Callaway likely to play against Tennessee

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 21, 2016

Antonio Callaway had last weekend off against North Texas as he tended to his injured quad.

Quincy Wilson prepares for a play during Florida's 32-0 win over North Texas on Sept. 17, 2016, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Wilson guarantees Florida win over Tennessee

By Patrick Pinak | Sep. 20, 2016

Quincy Wilson walked into the indoor practice facility alongside Jalen Tabor and Marcus Maye.

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Change at quarterback nothing new for Gators

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 20, 2016

When Austin Appleby walks into Neyland Stadium on Saturday to lead his team against No. 14 Tennessee, it will mark the fifth time in the last three years a backup quarterback has started a game for Florida.