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Previewing Florida football's next opponent: Missouri

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 5, 2015

The Jim McElwain era of Florida football is off to a 5-0 start, but after playing four of their first five games at home, the No. 11 Gators (5-0, 3-0 Southeastern Conference) will now play three games away from The Swamp over the next four weeks, starting with Missouri (4-1, 1-1 SEC). Here’s what you need to know about the Missouri Tigers:

UF tight end Jake McGee celebrates after scoring UF's second touchdown of the game during the Gators' 38-10 win over Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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From underrated to elated: UF leads SEC East after upset win

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 4, 2015

Just five weeks ago, Florida was unranked, and Jim McElwain and his team were both unproven.

UF wide receivers Demarcus Robinson (11) and Antonio Callaway (81) celebrate after Robinson's first-quarter touchdown during Florida's 38-10 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Demarcus Robinson flourishes against Ole Miss after early-season struggles

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 4, 2015

A year ago, Demarcus Robinson was Florida’s lone reliable playmaker in the passing game.

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MISS-JUDGED: Florida routs the Rebels in stunner

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 3, 2015

It was supposed to be a blowout, but the Gators were presumed to be on the receiving end.

UF defensive lineman Jon Bullard (90) goes for a tackle during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Unfinished Business: Jon Bullard shining in senior year

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 1, 2015

Jon Bullard could have easily justified leaving the Florida football program early.

Mississippi defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) pursues Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Oxford, Miss.

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Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche crucial to Rebels’ dominance

By Luis Torres | Oct. 1, 2015

While Florida has Jon Bullard anchoring its defensive line, Ole Miss has a player whose pure talent has others in awe: Robert Nkemdiche.

UF wide receiver Demarcus Robinson attempts to elude a tackle during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Kerry Dixon bringing consistency to Florida’s wide receiving corps

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 30, 2015

Florida’s wide receivers haven’t lacked talent in recent seasons.

Former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (left) speaks during the SEC Nation broadcast on Sept. 26, 2015, on UF's Plaza of the Americas.

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Seven years later, impact of Tim Tebow speech still felt at Florida

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 29, 2015

Fresh off a 31-30 home loss to Ole Miss, a disheartened, tearful Tim Tebow stood at the podium, answering for what had been one of the most disappointing losses for Florida in recent memory.

UF safety Keanu Neal makes a tackle during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators preparing to face talented wide receivers

By Luis Torres | Sep. 29, 2015

Florida’s secondary is considered one of the best in the nation, but Saturday’s opponent will threaten the Gators in a way Tennessee didn’t.

UF wide receiver Brandon Powell lunges into the endzone for a touchdown during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Sophomore wide receiver praised for block on touchdown

By Luis Torres | Sep. 28, 2015

It takes 11 players on the football field to make a play.

UF football coach Jim McElwain walks out of the visitor's tunnel prior to Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

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UF cracks latest AP Top 25 poll

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 27, 2015

After almost two years, Florida football is back among the ranked.

UF quarterback Will Grier passes during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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WHERE THERE’S A WILL: Florida heads into Ole Miss matchup soaring high

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 27, 2015

Antonio Callaway took off for the endzone and sprinted 63 yards down the field into the arms of his mother, Sabrina.

UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway returns a punt during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Callaway's touchdown run against UT is known as one of Mick Hubert's greatest calls.

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Freshman wide receiver continues to shine for Florida

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 27, 2015

When Antonio Callaway took the practice field for the first time during Fall camp, his teammates knew there was something special about him.

UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway runs into the end zone for a touchdown during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Grier, Gators pull off come-from-behind stunner to defeat Tennessee

By Luis Torres | Sep. 26, 2015

With less than two minutes left to play and the Gators down 27-21 against Tennessee, UF quarterback Will Grier dropped back to pass on 4th-and-14.

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Florida must adjust, adapt and survive despite suspensions to key players

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 24, 2015

This probably isn’t the start Jim McElwain envisioned.

UF quarterback Treon Harris (3) watches on from the sidelines during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky

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UF football players Treon Harris, Jalen Tabor suspended for Saturday's Tennessee game

By GRAHAM HALL | Sep. 23, 2015

Florida football coach Jim McElwain announced Wednesday that sophomore quarterback Treon Harris and sophomore cornerback Jalen Tabor will miss Saturday’s game against Tennessee due to a violation of team rules.

Tennessee head coach Butch Jones yells to his players during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Scouting the Tennessee Volunteers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 22, 2015

Florida is looking to go 4-0 for the first time since 2012 when they face Tennessee on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in The Swamp.

In this photo taken Sept. 20, 2015, Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones (31) dives for extra yardage after breaking a tackle by St. Louis Rams outside linebacker Alec Ogletree (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md.

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Matt Jones scores two touchdowns; Jelani Jenkins leads Miami

By IAN COHEN | Sep. 22, 2015

The alligatorSports’ Gators in the NFL series continues after Week 2, where the highlights include interceptions, sacks, a fumble recovery and a pair of Gators leading the Washington Redskins to a win over the St. Louis Rams.

UF wide receiver Antonio Callaway celebrates with teammates after Demarcus Robinson scores a touchdown during Florida's 31-24 win against East Carolina on Sept. 12, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Freshman wide receiver making an early impact for Gators

By Luis Torres | Sep. 22, 2015

In the short time he’s been at Florida, freshman wide receiver Antonio Callaway has built a reputation as a big-play threat.

UF's Austin Hardin connects on an extra-point attempt during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky

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Notebook: Senior anchoring defensive line for UF

By GRAHAM HACK | Sep. 21, 2015

After choosing to come back for his senior season, defensive lineman Jonathan Bullard is making his presence felt both in the trenches and off the field for Florida.