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FSU quarterback Jameis Winston celebrates during Florida's 24-19 loss to Florida State on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee.

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Johnson’s Journal: In rivalry tilt both teams did what they do best

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 30, 2014

TALLAHASSEE — As Treon Harris lined the Florida offense up with fourth and the ballgame to go, I scanned the crowd of 82,485 at Doak Campbell Stadium. My eyes met briefly with a female Florida State fan, and she smiled at me. It wasn’t one of those happy smiles, it was a nervous one, an "oh crap there’s still a chance we might lose this game," kind of smile. I just assumed she was new around these parts. Perhaps she had woken from a coma last Sunday and this was her first FSU game this season.

Alex Holston swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Missouri in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida volleyball tops Texas in five sets

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 29, 2014

Nearly two months ago, Florida was dominated by Texas.

UF coach Will Muschamp walks off the field at Doak Campbell Stadium with his wife and kids following Florida's 24-19 loss to No. 3 Florida State on Saturday in Tallahassee.

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MISSED OPPORTUNITIES: Florida falls to Florida State in Muschamp's final game

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 29, 2014

TALLAHASSEE — It wasn’t in the cards for the Gators and Will Muschamp.

Havana Solaun kicks the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Texas Tech at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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Florida soccer falls to Stanford in NCAA Quarterfinals

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Nov. 28, 2014

By way of penalty kicks, Florida fell to Stanford on Friday night in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament, bringing an end to the Gators’ season.

Carlie Needles drives into the paint during Florida's win against Longwood.

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Florida women's basketball tops Georgetown on road

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 28, 2014

Facing its second Big East opponent on the road in less than a week, the Gators were able to avoid the early pace problems that have plagued the team throughout the season and beat Georgetown 81-73 on Friday night in Washington D.C.

Holly Pole digs a ball during Florida's 3-0 win against South Carolina on Wednesday in the O'Connell Center.

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UF volleyball sweeps senior night, finishes undefeated in SEC play

By EDEN OTERO | Nov. 26, 2014

For the first time since 2010, Florida finished undefeated in the Southeastern Conference.

Cassie Peoples goes for a layup during Florida's season-opening win against Jacksonville.

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UF women's basketball overcomes slow start in rout of Charleston Southern

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 25, 2014

For the first 10 minutes, it appeared the Gators were going to succumb to the slow start issues that has plagued the team throughout its first three games.

Ronni Williams goes up for a layup during Florida's win against Longwood on Nov. 17.

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Florida women’s basketball takes on Charleston Southern at home

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 24, 2014

After opening the season with two wins at home, Florida (2-1) lost its first game of the season on Friday, a 72-66 loss to St. John’s. The team looks to get back to its early winning ways when it takes on Charleston Southern (2-1) tonight at 7 in the O’Connell Center.

Rhamat Alhassan swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Mississippi State.

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Wise in the family: Players are lifelong

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 24, 2014

To the left and slightly above Mary Wise’s head, Kelly Murphy winds back her left arm, preparing to slam a ball across the net.

Florida swimmers line up to begin the men’s open 400-meter individual medley during the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Sept. 28 in the O’Connell Center.

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Swimming and diving team win Georgia Tech invitational

By AARON FRIEDLAND | Nov. 24, 2014

TheNo. 7 ranked Florida men’s swimming and diving team and No. 16 rankedwomen’s team won the Georgia Tech Invitational in Atlanta this weekend.

Christen Westphal kicks the ball during Florida's 3-2 win against Texas Tech during the third round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday at Donald R. Dizney Stadium.

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UF travels to play Stanford in Elite Eight

By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 24, 2014

The Gators are one win away from the Final Four.

Mike Taylor makes a tackle during Florida's win against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF travels to Tallahassee in hopes to end FSU’s win streak

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 24, 2014

For Will Muschamp, his time is almost up.

Holly Pole serves during Florida's 3-0 win against Missouri on Oct. 24 in the O'Connell Center

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Florida takes four-set win against Arkansas despite errors

By EDEN OTERO | Nov. 23, 2014

On Friday, Florida outright clinched its 21st Southeastern Conference title in program history.

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UF soccer defeats Texas Tech, advances to Elite Eight

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Nov. 23, 2014

As its competition rapidly improves, Florida isn’t shying away. In fact, the Gators could be playing some of their best soccer of the season.

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)

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Deacon embracing job as Florida men’s golf head coach

By Luis Torres | Nov. 23, 2014

It all started with a single phone call.

UF players celebrate following Florida's 52-3 win against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Bowl Bound: Durkin to serve as interim head coach

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Nov. 23, 2014

After missing out on a bowl game last season for the first time since 1990, the Gators became bowl eligible again on Saturday.

Quinton Dunbar catches a pass during Florida's 52-3 win against Eastern Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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SENIOR SPECTACLE: Florida routs Eastern Kentucky, wins home finale

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Nov. 22, 2014

Mike McNeely used to wear his number, the player Will Muschamp holds up as an example for silver spooned scholarship athletes scored the final touchdown of the Will Muschamp era in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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UF volleyball clinches SEC outright with four-set win against Ole Miss

By IAN COHEN | Nov. 21, 2014

With its win over Ole Miss on Friday night, Florida volleyball clinched the Southeastern Conference title outright.

Savannah Jordan scores in the 90th minute during Florida's 3-1 win against California on Friday at Donald R. Dizney Lacrosse Stadium.

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Florida soccer defeats Cal, advances to third round of NCAA Tournament

By GRAHAM HACK | Nov. 21, 2014

Led by a classic Savannah Jordan performance, Florida stamped its ticket to the Sweet Sixteen on Friday night, defeating California 3-1 at Donald R. Dizney stadium in one of the most riveting contests of the Gators’ season.

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Needles strives as Florida loses to St. John’s on the road

By GRAHAM HALL | Nov. 20, 2014

Facing its toughest test of the young season, the Florida women’s basketball team clawed back against a double-digit halftime deficit but ultimately fell short against St. John’s (2-0) in Queens, New York, on Thursday night.