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UF defensive lineman Jon Bullard (90) goes for a tackle during Florida's 28-27 win against Tennessee on Sept. 26, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida heads to Death Valley to face LSU

By Luis Torres | Oct. 15, 2015

A night game is the ideal atmosphere for college football.

Jimmy Clark races during the 2013 Mountain Dew Invitational.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Florida cross country faces stiff competition at weekend meets

By Alejandro López | Oct. 15, 2015

With another weekend doubleheader rapidly approaching, Florida’s men’s and women’s cross country teams will once again be legging it out on two different fronts.

UF forward Savannah Jordan shoots during Florida's 2-1 loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 10, 2015, at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida heads to Mississippi State seeking crucial SEC victory

By Kyle Brutman | Oct. 15, 2015

The last time the 13th-ranked Florida soccer team traveled to Starkville, Mississippi, the team set an NCAA record.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks column: LSU

Oct. 15, 2015

Site: Tiger Stadium (Cap. 102,321)

New Florida men's basketball coach Mike White speaks to the media during the team's media day Sept. 29, 2015, at the UF Women's Club.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Predicting Mike White’s first season at Florida

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 15, 2015

Losing a legendary head coach may be cause for concern. Facing a regular season with eight players on the roster who have yet to play in a game for the Gators adds to that concern.

UF middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill during Florida's 3-0 win against Texas A&M on Oct. 9, 2015, in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball sweeps Tennessee on the road

By Brian Lee | Oct. 14, 2015

Any talk of the Gators dropping off has seemingly been quelled.

Under coach Gregg Troy (above), Florida returns 11 All-Americans this season on the men’s team and two-time Olympian Elizabeth Beisel to the women.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS SWIM AND DIVE

UF swimming and diving continue road trip, prepares to face Texas and Indiana

By Lauren Staff | Oct. 14, 2015

For the second consecutive week, both the UF men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams will be on the road competing in a dual-competition.

UF midfielder Pamela Begic looks to pass during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Midfielder to skip UEFA qualifying games to play for UF

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 14, 2015

With four games remaining in the regular season and the Southeastern Conference tournament on the horizon, Florida soccer midfielder Pamela Begic had a decision to make.

LSU running back Leonard Fournette rushes during LSU's 45-24 win against South Carolina.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida linebackers coach praises LSU backfield

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 14, 2015

Big. Powerful. Quick.

SPORTS | BASEBALL

Gators in MLB: Former UF baseball players in Major League Baseball playoffs

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 14, 2015

It’s October, which means it’s playoff baseball time.

Haley Lorenzen blocks a shot during Florida's win against Jacksonville.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

UF women’s basketball prepared to use underclassmen

By Ethan Bauer | Oct. 13, 2015

Considering they only graduated one senior last year, it’s somewhat surprising that the Florida women’s basketball team is expected to rely heavily on young and inexperienced players this year.

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier points to fans as he walks off the field after South Carolina's 42-35 loss to Auburn on Oct. 25 in Auburn, Alabama.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Always unafraid of change, Head Ball Coach's resignation is his final shake-up

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 13, 2015

Steve Spurrier was famous for a number of things throughout his legendary career, but one of them was his penchant for swapping quarterbacks — anytime, anywhere.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Scouting UF’s next opponent: The LSU Tigers

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 13, 2015

A battle between undefeated top-10 teams will take place in Death Valley on Saturday when No. 8 Florida (6-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference) takes on No. 6 LSU (5-0, 3-0 SEC).

Led by first-year head coach JC Deacon, the Florida men's golf team returned to the NCAA Championship last season. Here's Ryan Summer's story on the occasion (http://www.alligator.org/sports/golf/article_982fe4ae-fdf2-11e4-833b-83c78d3e0d3f.html)

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Gators noticing improved attitude, tournament results

By Matt Brannon | Oct. 13, 2015

JC Deacon walked up to the press conference lectern and triumphantly delivered his opening statement on Monday.

UF quarterback Treon Harris (3) watches on from the sidelines during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Gators react to Will Grier’s suspension

By Luis Torres | Oct. 13, 2015

Before Florida coach Jim McElwain and quarterback Will Grier addressed the media on Monday to discuss Grier’s failed drug test for performance-enhancing drugs, Grier had a chance to talk to his teammates.

UF quarterback Will Grier drops back to pass during Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Will Grier disappointed Florida’s faithful, but their pain can’t compare to his

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 13, 2015

Monday must have been the hardest day in Will Grier’s life.

UF quarterback Will Grier runs onto the field prior to Florida's 14-9 win against Kentucky on Sept. 19, 2015, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Grier suspended one year for performance-enhancing drugs

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 12, 2015

Florida starting quarterback Will Grier has been suspended from the football team for 12 months following a violation of the NCAA’s substance-abuse policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

UF cross country focused on improving with intense practice schedule

By Alejandro López | Oct. 12, 2015

As lonesome of an activity as running may be, competitive cross country is anything but that.

UF defensive specialist Lindsey Rogers serves during Florida's 3-0 win against Auburn on Oct. 11, 2015.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Despite win, Gators volleyball seeks to fix serving struggles

By Patrick Pinak | Oct. 12, 2015

Mary Wise watched her player’s serves fly out of bounds and into the net left and right on Sunday.

UF midfielder Liz Slattery takes a shot during Florida's 2-1 win against LSU on Oct. 11, 2015, at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

UF soccer’s midfield key for team’s success

By Ryan Summers | Oct. 12, 2015

Florida's midfielders have improved drastically since the beginning of the season.