When people talk about Florida sophomore quarterback Treon Harris, much of the conversation revolves around what he’s lacking.
First-year Florida coach Jim McElwain and first-year Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh have brought life to their respective programs. The Gators are 6-1, ranked No. 13 in the country and on top of the Southeastern Conference Eastern Division. The Wolverines are 5-2 and ranked No. 16 in the country despite losses to two top-10 opponents. Both programs seem revitalized and their devoted fan bases are optimistic the teams will contend for a spot in the college football playoffs. AlligatorSports editor Graham Hall and managing/online editor Jordan McPherson debate which Jim has had the best start to the year considering the programs each coach took over.
With the Gators holding kicker tryouts this week to try and find some more depth, coach Jim McElwain announced on Wednesday that kicker Jorge Powell is out for the season.
The Florida football team has had its share of kicking woes this year, and now the team is looking for some help.
BATON ROUGE, La. — The Gators traveled to LSU looking to continue the program’s rebirth that has come under new head coach Jim McElwain.
BATON ROUGE, La. — For weeks, Florida had heard the hype surrounding LSU running back Leonard Fournette.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Les Miles has a made a habit throughout his career of coming up with trick plays.
A night game is the ideal atmosphere for college football.
Big. Powerful. Quick.
A battle between undefeated top-10 teams will take place in Death Valley on Saturday when No. 8 Florida (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) takes on No. 6 LSU (5-0, 3-0 SEC).
Before Florida coach Jim McElwain and quarterback Will Grier addressed the media on Monday to discuss Grier’s failed drug test for performance-enhancing drugs, Grier had a chance to talk to his teammates.
Florida starting quarterback Will Grier has been suspended from the football team for 12 months following a violation of the NCAA’s substance-abuse policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
The signs are present on the field.
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few thought the Gators would be undefeated heading into Saturday’s road matchup against Missouri.
The Florida football team has reached a height the program hasn’t seen in more than two seasons: A top-10 ranking in the AP Poll.
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jalen Tabor had dropped a sure-fire interception earlier in the game, but halfway through the third quarter, he made amends.
Last year’s game against Missouri was an embarrassment for the Gators.
To the average fan, Florida’s defensive line has exceeded expectations so far this season.
At first glance, Florida coach Jim McElwain and Missouri coach Gary Pinkel seem to have taken separate directions in their coaching careers without ever interacting with one another.
At first glance, Antonio Morrison’s success this season isn’t that surprising.
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