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Skyler Mornhinweg warms up prior to Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 in Commonwealth Stadium. Mornhinweg will make the first start of his college career against South Carolina at 7:10 p.m. on Saturday.

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Redshirt freshman to make first start for UF

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 16, 2013

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Tyler down, Skyler up.

Jarrad Davis comes to a stop following a punt during Florida’s 34-17 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Davis to make first start for depleted defense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 14, 2013

Jarrad Davis was not the highest-recruited linebacker the Gators signed in their 2013 recruiting class, but he has made the biggest immediate impact.

Mike Davis (28) carries the ball during South Carolina’s 34-16 victory against Mississippi State on Nov. 2 in Columbia, S.C. Davis leads the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards per game.

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Former UF commit to challenge Gators’ defense

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 13, 2013

Mike Davis felt burned by Florida.

Brent Pease watches on as players go through warm-ups prior Florida’s 30-10 victory against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Pease accepts criticism of struggling UF offensive unit

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Brent Pease expected his second season as Florida’s offensive coordinator to be smoother than his first.

Riley Cooper celebrates after catching a 63-yard touchdown pass during the Philadelphia Eagles’ 49-20 victory against the Oakland Raiders on Nov. 3.

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Gators in the NFL: Cooper continues to impress with two-touchdown performance

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 12, 2013

With Week 10 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Jon Harrison (72) attempts to block Vanderbilt defensive tackle Jared Morse (97) as Tyler Murphy (3) drops back during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores.

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Notebook: Clowney presents steep challenge for Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 12, 2013

Florida’s offensive line will face arguably its toughest challenge on Saturday in Columbia, S.C.

Antonio Morrison helps tackle Vanderbilt running back Jerron Seymour during the Gators’ 34-17 loss to the Commodores in the 2013 season.

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Morrison joins long list of Gators out for year

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 11, 2013

The hits keep coming for the Gators.

Tyler Murphy (3) attempts to scramble during Florida’s 34-17 loss to Vanderbilt on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The redshirt junior has a sprained shoulder.

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Murphy still bothered by shoulder pain

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 11, 2013

With his team mired in a four-game losing streak and his own production lagging, Tyler Murphy could benefit from added time on the practice field.

Will Muschamp watches from the sideline during Florida’s 17-6 loss to LSU on Oct. 12 in Baton Rouge, La.

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Notebook: Turnovers, mistakes plague Gators in defeat to Commodores

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 9, 2013

Turnovers were the Gators’ saving grace in 2012. In 2013, turnovers are their damnation.

Tyler Murphy fumbles the ball during Florida’s 36-17 loss against Missouri on Oct. 19 at Faurot Field in Columbia, Mo.

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Murphy commits four turnovers in loss to Vanderbilt

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 9, 2013

The play defied logic.

Quarterback Tyler Murphy attempts a pass during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Nov. 2 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. UF announced Sunday that Murphy will transfer from Florida and play his final season of eligibility elsewhere.

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Florida pummeled by Vanderbilt for fourth straight loss

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 9, 2013

The Gators left their season in Jacksonville.

Georgia junior safety Corey Moore (39) tackles redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Murphy (3) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Injury threat limits Florida’s ability to run option

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 7, 2013

Jeff Driskel ran all over Vanderbilt last season.

Tyler Moore (73) blocks Georgia junior inside linebacker Ramik Wilson (51) during Florida’s 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Moore out for season after fracturing elbow in scooter wreck

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 6, 2013

Add Tyler Moore to an injury list that keeps growing each week.

Florida right tackle Trenton Brown (74) blocks Georgia defensive lineman Garrison Smith (56) during the Gators’ 23-20 loss to the Bulldogs on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville.

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Massive Brown playing large role on line

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Nov. 5, 2013

When Trenton Brown signed with Florida last winter, he expected to make a contribution equal to his size.

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Notebook: Gators shocked by Dolphins’ bullying issue

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 5, 2013

Accusations of using threats of violence and racial slurs against teammate Jonathan Martin caused Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Richie Incognito to be suspended from the team this week.

Will Muschamp speaks at a press conference following Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three straight games and are in jeopardy of failing to become bowl eligible.

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Gators rallying around coach in bid for bowl eligibility

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 4, 2013

Nearly two months ago, Will Muschamp led No. 12 Florida into Sun Life Stadium as a three-point favorite against Miami. Now, the Gators are fighting to avoid both their first postseason without a bowl bid since 1990 and their first losing season since 1979.

D.J. Humphries blocks an Arkansas defensive lineman during Florida’s 30-10 win against Arkansas on Oct. 5 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Notebook: Freshman wide receiver developing for Florida

By ADAM PINCUS< | Nov. 4, 2013

Demarcus Robinson and Ahmad Fulwood have been grouped together since they arrived at Florida.

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Gators in the NFL: Cooper catches three touchdowns as Eagles soar against Raiders

By LANDON WATNICK< | Nov. 4, 2013

With Week 9 of the NFL season in the books, here are a few former Gators who made the most tangible impact for their respective teams.

Coach Will Muschamp looks down during Florida’s 23-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday at EverBank Field in Jacksonville. The Gators have lost three consecutive games against the Bulldogs.

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TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: Gators drop third straight

By JOE MORGAN< | Nov. 3, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — For three straight seasons, Will Muschamp and the Gators fixed their eyes on the prize. If only they could get their hands on it.

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.

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Gurley burns Gators in big first half

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Nov. 2, 2013

JACKSONVILLE — You won’t find a more impressive start to a game than the one Todd Gurley enjoyed Saturday.