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Jeff Driskel rushes during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Roper focused on improving offense production on all downs

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 30, 2014

Florida players like Kurt Roper.

Max Garcia (76) snaps the ball to Jeff Driskel during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Notebook: Florida offensive line healthy, defense injured

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 29, 2014

Florida offensive line is beginning to shape up again.

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Gators in the NFL: Murphy leads Bucs over Steelers with six catches

By ERICA HERNANDEZ | Sep. 29, 2014

This edition of Gators in the NFL is coming to you live from Chicago, so it’s only fitting that Jon Bostic leads the pack — even though he and his Bears teammates failed to win against the Packers on Sunday. Chicago lost to Green Bay 38-17, and the city wept.

Will Muschamp reacts after a play during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Muschamp confident in Driskel heading into Tennessee game

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 29, 2014

Following a bye week for Florida, coach Will Muschamp and company turn their attention to their next test: a matchup in Neyland Stadium facing longtime Southeastern Conference Eastern Division rival Tennessee.

Will Muschamp looks down the field during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Zoop’s Scoop: Standards high following success

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 29, 2014

The guy who follows the guy that succeeds "the guy" is always the best guy to be.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass as North Carolina State's Kentavius Street (35) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014.

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College Football Roundup: FSU wins another close one

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 28, 2014

After a victory over Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson last week, Florida State traveled to Raleigh, N.C., to take on N.C. State. FSU’s track record in Raleigh heading into Saturday was poor, with their last victory on the road against the Wolfpack coming in 2008.

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Picks Column: Bye Week

Sep. 25, 2014

Site: Your couch (Cap. 4)

Trainers carry UF running back Mark Herndon off the field during Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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UF receives injury-bug visit

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 24, 2014

After Alabama mercilessly wore down Florida’s front seven with 52 rushing attempts on Saturday, coach Will Muschamp is beginning to see the toll it took on the Gators’ defense.

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper catches the ball during the Crimson Tide's 42-21 win against the Gators on Sept. 20 at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Muschamp focusing on consistency during bye week

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 24, 2014

A bye week could not have come at a better time for the Gators.

Jeff Driskel warms up prior to Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama while backup quarterback Treon Harris watches.

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Johnson’s Journal: Muschamp should start Treon

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Sep. 22, 2014

It’s OK to change one’s opinion based upon the gathering of new information.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney reacts at the end of regulation against Florida State in Tallahassee,on Saturday. Florida State defeated Clemson 23-17 in overtime.

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Clemson struggles while SEC West, top-5 teams dominate

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 22, 2014

A Jameis Winston-less No. 1 Florida State team beat Atlantic Coast Conference rival Clemson on Saturday, and much of that was because Clemson is always going to "Clemson."

Alabama coach Nick Saban hypes up his team prior to the Crimson Tide's 42-21 win against the Gators on Saturday at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

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Saban-coached Alabama team succeeds in SEC opener

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Sep. 21, 2014

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — With Alabama’s 42-21 victory over Florida, the Crimson Tide looks capable of winning both the Southeastern Conference title and earning a College Football Playoff bid.

Florida coach Will Muschamp and Alabama coach Nick Saban embrace following Florida's 42-21 loss to Alabama on Saturday at Bryan-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Florida struggles as Alabama rolls to win

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 20, 2014

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Florida had its opportunities against No. 3 Alabama on Saturday.

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Picks Column: Alabama

Sep. 18, 2014

Editor's note: in light of the Jameis Winston suspension, the Florida State-Clemson line is in fact FSU -15.5

Vernon Hargreaves (1) talks to Brian Poole (24) during Florida's 36-30 win against Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF has room to grow heading into first road test

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Sep. 18, 2014

Florida learned a lot about itself against Kentucky.

Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson caught 15 passes for 216 yards and two touchdowns during Florida's 36-30 triple-overtime win over the Kentucky Wildcats Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014.

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Robinson making early impact in sophomore campaign

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 17, 2014

The matchup between Florida and Alabama on Saturday will feature the Southeastern Conference’s leading receiver, a member of the Biletnikoff Award watch list and one of the nation’s most potent deep-route threats.