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UF defensive lineman Caleb Brantley lines up during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators defensive lineman Caleb Brantley announces he's returning next season

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 18, 2015

Caleb Brantley is coming back.

Florida's Marquis Dendy leaps on his way to winning the triple jump during the NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore., Friday, June 12, 2015.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS TRACK

Florida’s Dendy becomes first Gator to win The Boweman

By IAN COHEN | Dec. 18, 2015

On Thursday, former Florida standout Marquis Dendy became the first Gator in program history to win The Bowerman, a trophy awarded annually to the nation’s top collegiate track and field athlete.

UF middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Rhamat Alhassan highlights five Florida volleyball All-Americans

By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 16, 2015

Five Florida volleyball players have been named AVCA All-Americans for the 2015 season.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Top kicker Eddy Pineiro commits to the Gators

By Luis Torres | Dec. 15, 2015

Florida’s kicking woes may soon be a thing of the past.

Will Grier runs onto the field during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. West Virginia announced on April 6, 2016, that Grier was transferring to WVU.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Will Grier to rejoin Gators after bowl game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Dec. 15, 2015

UF quarterback Will Grier, who is in the midst of serving a 12-month suspension for failing an NCAA-sanctioned drug test, will not be with the Gators as they prepare for their Citrus Bowl matchup against Michigan.

Vernon Hargreaves III returns an interception 36 yards during Florida's 38-10 win against Ole Miss on Oct. 3, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Vernon Hargreaves III and Jon Bullard named AP All-Americans

By Luis Torres | Dec. 13, 2015

Two players on Florida’s defense have been named AP All-Americans.

UF point guard Kasey Hill goes up for a layup during Florida's 104-54 win against North Carolina A&T on Nov. 16, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Florida falls short on the road against No. 1 Michigan State

By IAN COHEN | Dec. 12, 2015

What hurt most were the three-pointers.

UF's Carli Snyder (left) and Rhamat Alhassan celebrate during Florida's 3-0 win against New Hampshire Dec. 3, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida advances to Elite Eight with five-set win over Wisconsin

By Patrick Pinak | Dec. 11, 2015

The Gators finally won a fifth set.

UF linebacker Jarrad Davis tackles Florida State running back Dalvin Cook during Florida's 27-2 loss on Nov. 28, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Jarrad Davis' return for next season strengthens the Gators

By GRAHAM HALL | Dec. 8, 2015

While much has deservedly been made about the skill of the seniors, Jim McElwain knows Florida’s remarkable 10-3 record this season couldn’t have been possible without the progression and subsequent contributions of the team’s underclassmen.