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The Florida Gators face the Tennessee Volunteers in an NCAA college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida vs. Tennesse: Live updates

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 22

Follow along for live updates during Florida's rivalry matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers.

Gators women's cross country prepares for the NCAA Championship cross country meet on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.

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Florida cross country chasing program-best finishes at NCAA Championships

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 22

Florida’s women’s team and freshman Kelvin Cheruiyot return to Missouri with history on the line

Reagan Parker catches the ball in her racket at Alfred A. Ring Tennis Complex on Friday, March 28, 2025. Jimena Gomez Alonso of University of Arkansas defeated Parker 6-3 and 6-0.

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Florida women’s tennis wraps up fall season with showing at NCAA Individual Championships

By Nicole Lopez | Nov. 21

Paskauskas logged the longest run at the tournament for Florida, falling just short of All-American status.

Florida edge rusher Jayden Woods (15) runs with the ball after an interception during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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Florida vs. Tennessee: What the Gators must do to upset the Volunteers at home

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 21

The Gators look to extend their home win streak against the Volunteers to 11 games Saturday.

Florida guard Liv McGill (23) dribbles during a NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Liv McGill returns to help Florida defeat rival FSU for the first time since 2021

By Amanda Roman | Nov. 20

Florida women’s basketball bounced back from its first loss of the season, as Liv McGill returned to the court to lead with 27 points, while Laila Reynolds secured a career-high 21 points.

Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) during warmups before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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Injury report: Caleb Banks to return against Tennessee, Vernell Brown questionable

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 19

Redshirt senior defensive lineman Caleb Banks and freshman receiver Vernell Brown III are expected to return Saturday against No. 20 Tennessee.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh (13) celebrates a touchdown during a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla.

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‘He’s the guy to stop’: Jadan Baugh continues to grow despite Gators’ losing season

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 19

The Gators running back has quietly been one of the top rushers in the SEC.

Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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‘There’s been no ultimatum’: Lane Kiffin denies The Athletic’s reports on coaching future on The Pat McAfee Show

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 18

It’s been the season of Lane Kiffin talks, and it’s coming down to the wire.

Florida tennis player Jeremy Jin celebrates after winning a point North Florida on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024.

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Florida unsuccessful at Orlando M15 Tournament, Eyes now set on NCAAs

By Hunter DeLauder | Nov. 18

A pair of Gators competed in this past week’s Orlando M15 with hopes of qualifying for the NCAA Tournament. However, the duo had early exits, ending any hopes of qualifying.

Florida cross country enters nationals with similar expectations to its 2023 team despite a significant roster overhaul.

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How Florida cross country struck SEC gold again with a whole new roster

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 18

Despite a nearly total overhaul of the roster, associate head coach Will Palmer has found the same success at the conference level and is positioned to improve upon a program-best fifth-place finish at the NCAA Championships from two seasons ago.

Members of the UF club rowing team practice in their boathouse in Gainesville on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.

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Florida Club Rowing connects generations of Gators

By Nicole Lopez | Nov. 17

Forty years after Florida Club Rowing was founded, the bonds between Florida students and alumni are rippling across generations.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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‘Emotionally draining’: DJ Lagway reflects on 2025 struggles after loss to Ole Miss

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 17

Trailing 27-24, the Gators were driving down the field, looking to reclaim their lead in the fourth quarter. After two successful third down conversions, UF found itself at the Ole Miss 30-yard line, facing a third and five to gain.

Florida Gators setter Alexis Stucky (5), middle blocker Alec Rothe (25) and libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) laugh together during a volleyball match against the Norfolk State Spartans on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at the O'Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.

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Gators secure No. 5 seed for SEC Tournament: how they got here

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 16

After a season full of ups and downs, Florida wrapped up its regular season with a 14-10 record and a 9-6 record in Southeastern Conference play, securing the No. 5 seed in the SEC Tournament.

Florida forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) shoots during a NCAA college basketball game against Chattanooga, Thursday, Nov. 06, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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Florida women’s basketball falls to Navy without McGill

By Isis Snow | Nov. 16

The Gators offense didn’t look the same without Liv McGill, as the Navy Midshipman picked up their second win against an SEC team in program history.

Florida edge rusher Jayden Woods (15) after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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What can Florida take away from its loss against Ole Miss?

By Riley Orovitz | Nov. 16

The Gators failed to keep up with the Rebels in the second half, surrendering 538 total yards.

Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin raises his arms to the crowd after a win in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Oxford, Miss.

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Gators fall to Lane Kiffin, Rebels despite impressive first half

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 16

Florida lost out on bowl eligibility and suffered its third consecutive loss

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Gators DL Caleb Banks fails to return against Ole Miss

By Curan Ahern | Nov. 15

Florida's top interior defensive lineman has appeared in just one game this season.

Florida Gators defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) sings during warmups before a football game between the Louisiana State Tigers and the Florida Gators on Saturday, Sept. 13th, 2025, at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La.

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‘Help them through the process': How Thornton, Castell have built trust with Gators freshman defensive backs

By Max Bernstein | Nov. 15

Freshman J’Vari Flowers and others have earned more playing time than expected in their first years

Florida Gators libero/defensive specialist Lily Hayes (13) celebrates during a NCAA Volleyball match on Friday, November 07, 2025.

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Florida scrapes by Ole Miss in final regular-season SEC match

By Ava DiCecca | Nov. 14

To close out its regular season, Florida snapped a three-match losing streak, defeating Ole Miss on Nov. 14.

The Gators celebrate a victory during the NCAA Regionals cross country meet on Friday, November 14, 2025 at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, Ala. / UAA Communications photo by Dylan Cannella

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Florida cross country takes penultimate step in historic season with wins at NCAA South Regionals

By Paul Hof-Mahoney | Nov. 14

Everything went according to plan for the Florida cross country teams at the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 14, as the women’s team and freshman men’s standout Kelvin Cheruiyot qualified for nationals.