Sports | Football - The Independent Florida Alligator

Max Garcia and Chaz Green celebrate with Mike McNeely after his touchdown during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Center Max Garcia praises McNeely after Georgia win

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Nov. 3, 2014

Max Garcia is a rock. It’s his job to be one.

Max Garcia blocks UGA linebacker Amarlo Herrera during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Nov. 1

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida had solid blocking against Georgia

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 3, 2014

It takes a village to block for a running back, or a wide receiver, or even a walk-on taking place of a holder.

New York Jets wide receiver Percy Harvin (16) is pulled down by Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry (29) in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Week 9: Harvin had 11 receptions, Wright makes 13 stops

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Nov. 3, 2014

With Week 9 of the 2014-2015 NFL season behind us, we take a look at former Gators contributing and/or slacking on teams across the country.

Will Muschamp looks down the field following Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida looks ahead to Vanderbilt

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 3, 2014

Florida, just days after upsetting No. 11 Georgia and snapping a three-game-losing skid in the series, is wasting no time getting ready for its next opponent, Vanderbilt.

UF wide receiver Mike McNeely runs into the endzone for a touchdown on a fake field goal trick play during Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

McNeely sparks Florida with fake field goal touchdown

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 2, 2014

JACKSONVILLE — Heading into his final season with the Gators, redshirt senior Mike McNeely contributed mostly on special teams.

UF players celebrate following Florida's 38-20 win against Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

THE DAWG DAYS ARE OVER: UF salvages season with upset over UGA

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 2, 2014

JACKSONVILLE — The Gators faced a daunting task.

Florida running backs Matt Jones and Kelvin Taylor celebrate following UF's 38-20 win against UGA on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

OUT OF THE DAWGHOUSE: Muschamp wins first game in Florida-Georgia series

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Nov. 1, 2014

JACKSONVILLE— Florida coach Will Muschamp, who has been ridiculed, criticized and looked down upon for most of the season, put that negativity to rest as the Gators (4-3, 3-3 Southeastern Conference) a 38-20 upset victory over the No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs (6-2, 4-2 SEC) on Saturday afternoon at EverBank Field.

Kelvin Taylor rushes during Florida's 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at Everbank Field in Jacksonville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Picks Column: Georgia

Oct. 30, 2014

SITE: Everbank Field (cap. 67,164)

Will Muschamp walks off the field following Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Oct. 18.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF, UGA renew rivalry in Jacksonville Saturday

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 30, 2014

To the Florida Gators, Jacksonville’s Hart Bridge is more than just a scenic route on the way to their annual matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs.

Dante Fowler Jr. (6) tackles Missouri quarterback Maty Mauk during Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida defense preparing for Gurley-less Georgia offense

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 29, 2014

All week, UF players have talked about how they want to face Todd Gurley when Florida (3-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) takes on Georgia (6-1, 4-1 SEC) in its annual meeting in Jacksonville on Saturday.

Georgia's Todd Gurley, right, runs the ball past Clemson's Jayron Kearse in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. Gurley has been suspended for the last two games while Georgia investigated allegations he broke NCAA rules by receiving improper benefits.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Air Jordan: Five questions to ponder heading into the Florida-Georgia game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 28, 2014

After a week to focus on themselves and find their identity, the Gators (3-3, 2-3 Southeastern Conference) now turn their attention to their annual matchup in Jacksonville with the Georgia Bulldogs (6-1, 4-1 SEC). Here are five questions Florida has heading into the matchup.

Treon Harris looks downfield for a receiver during Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Oct. 18 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF failing to find identity due to poor passing game, turnovers

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 28, 2014

At the start of the 2014 season, all the buzz surrounding the Gators was their spread offensive scheme under new offensive coordinator Kurt Roper.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray (11) hands off the football to running back Todd Gurley (3) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank field in Jacksonville. Gurley rushed for 100 yards against UF.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: UF expects UGA running back Todd Gurley to play

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 27, 2014

Although Todd Gurley is currently suspended by the NCAA, Florida coach Will Muschamp said he is certain the Georgia tailback will suit up for Saturday’s matchup in Jacksonville.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, right, breaks up a pass for Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones (89) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2014, in Cleveland.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Haden lockdown at corner

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 27, 2014

Twenty-eight former Gators saw playing time in Week 8 of NFL action. Here are some of the highlight performances.

Coach Will Muschamp breaks from a huddle during Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Oct. 18.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Johnson’s Journal: Gators preparing for border war

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 27, 2014

In our culture, we elevate sports to the status of war, and we do that most often with football. Athletes are warriors, games are battles and rivalry series are wars.

Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen smiles as the clock winds down during the second half of the Bulldogs' 45-31 win against Kentucky at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Breaking down the College Football Playoff

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 27, 2014

The College Football Playoff committee unveils its first ever top 25 ranking for the 2014 season tonight at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.

Freshman quarterback Treon Harris walks off the field following Florida's 42-13 loss to Missouri on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

UF releases police report regarding Treon Harris case

By RICHARD JOHNSON AND JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 22, 2014

UF released 175 pages of documents Wednesday, including witness testimony and an interview between Treon Harris and Detective Justin Faroni. The documents also contain an incident report and multiple text messages that shed light on the details of the sexual battery complaint filed against Harris on Oct. 6, which was withdrawn Oct. 9.

New York Jets NFL football wide receiver Percy Harvin (16) talks to the media at his locker after his first practice since his trade from Seattle in Florham Park, N.J., on Monday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators in the NFL: Harvin speaks with media for first time since traded to the Jets

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 21, 2014

Twenty-five former Gators were active during Week 7 of NFL action. Here are a few highlights from the weekend.

Rebels quarterback Bo Wallace (14) releases a pass during the first half of Ole Miss' win against Tennessee in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Oregon-Cal opens up Week 9 of college football Friday

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 21, 2014

Florida fans get a break from the downward spiral that is the 2014 season thanks to a bye this weekend. But fear not college football fans, there are plenty of other games to enjoy throughout the weekend.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Prescott, Mariota lead Heisman race as season progresses

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 20, 2014

Eight weeks have come and gone so far this college football season. With just six weeks remaining until the regular season comes to a close, the Heisman Trophy watch is in full swing. The alligatorSports ballots have been casted, and here are the results thus far.