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Florida head coach Will Muschamp glances at the scoreboard during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

ON THIN ICE: The Gators not out of SEC race yet

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 12, 2014

It was an up and down week for Florida fans.

Florida head coach Will Muschamp paces on the field during Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

NCAA rulebook clarifies game clock situation in UF-LSU game

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 12, 2014

Slight confusion surrounded the end of Florida’s 30-27 loss against LSU Saturday night.

Redshirt senior wide receiver Andre Debose returns a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter of Florida's 30-27 loss to LSU at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

'AN EMOTIONAL WRECK': Florida falls to LSU despite Debose dominance

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 11, 2014

The length of the faces tell the story of The Swamp’s sorrow Saturday night after the Florida Gators (3-2, 2-2 Southeastern Conference) lost to the LSU Tigers (5-2, 1-2 SEC).

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

UF golf in sixth at Tar Heel Invitational

By Luis Torres | Oct. 10, 2014

Freshman Taylor Tomlinson continues to impress in her short time as collegiate golfer, as she led the way for the Florida women’s golf team after the first round of the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Tessa Andujar (15) congratulates Savannah Jordan (7) after Jordan's second goal during Florida's 5-1 win against Mississippi State on Friday night at James G. Pressly Stadium.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Florida soccer rallies from early deficit to defeat Mississippi State

By GRAHAM HACK | Oct. 10, 2014

No. 5 Florida (11-2, 6-0 Southeastern Conference) defeated unranked Mississippi State (3-10, 0-6 SEC) 5-1 Friday on breast cancer awareness night, complete with pink goal nets, field lines and even pink uniforms donned by Florida.

Gabby Mallette swings for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Georgia on Friday in the O'Connell Center

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Florida volleyball limits Georgia in all capacities during sweep

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 10, 2014

The Gators learned their scouting report.

UF quarterback Treon Harris (3) walks off the field of Neyland Stadium with wide receiver Quinton Dunbar (1) following Florida's 10-9 win against Tennessee on Saturday in Knoxville, Tenn.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Treon Harris accuser drops complaint, Harris reinstated to football team

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 10, 2014

Treon Harris’ lawyer Huntley Johnson told ESPN.com Friday that Harris’ accuser has dropped her complaint against him.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Florida women’s golf heads to North Carolina for second tourney

By Luis Torres | Oct. 10, 2014

After a subpar performance in its first tournament of the season, the Florida women’s golf team will be looking to turn things around as it heads to Chapel Hill, N.C., for the annual Tar Heel Invitational, which begins today.

UF women's basketball coach Amanda Butler speaks to reporters during Florida's media day on Thursday.

SPORTS | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Butler, UF women’s basketball eye strong defense in 2014 season

By GRAHAM HALL | Oct. 10, 2014

Entering her eighth year as UF’s head women’s basketball coach, Amanda Butler is quickly able to grasp where the team is on both sides of the court and where they need to make the most improvements.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

MOVING FORWARD: UF football eager to put Harris scandal behind

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Oct. 10, 2014

Steve McClain marched down to the podium.

The Florida volleyball team will face Georgia tonight and Texas A&M Sunday

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

UF volleyball looking to continue hot streak against UGA tonight

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 10, 2014

Mary Wise already knew the answer to the question she was about to ask.

UF running back Matt Jones carries the ball during Florida's 36-30 triple-overtime win against Kentucky on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Air Jordan: Running game should lead Florida offense against LSU

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 10, 2014

When I got home Wednesday night, I wanted to get away from everything.

Florida goalkeeper Taylor Burke takes a goal kick.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Goalkeeper on verge of school record for career solo shutouts

By ALEX MAMINAKIS | Oct. 10, 2014

It isn’t a matter of if the record will be broken, but when.

Treon Harris takes a snap during practice on Aug. 14 at Donald R. Dizney Stadium. Harris was named Florida's backup quarterback on Tuesday.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Treon Harris’ lawyer releases statement of incident

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 10, 2014

UPDATE: The female student who accused Treon Harris of sexual battery has withdrawn her complaint, Harris' lawyer Huntley Johnson confirmed Friday.

Florida's Duke Dawson (7) covers Tennessee tight end Ethan Wolf during the Gators' 10-9 win against the Volunteers on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Florida secondary ready to continue success from Tennessee win

By MORGAN MORIARTY | Oct. 10, 2014

With all the controversy surrounding the Florida football program as backup quarterback Treon Harris is under investigation for an alleged sexual battery and a scuffle between Skyler Mornhinweg and Gerald Willis III, it seems off the field issues are the only things happening in Gainesville right now.

Redshirt sophomore defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. helps tackle a Tennessee player during Florida's 10-9 victory against Tennessee on Saturday at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Notebook: Florida defense showed promise at Tennessee

By RICHARD JOHNSON | Oct. 8, 2014

Coming off of an embarrassing performance at the hands of the Crimson Tide the Gators needed an outstanding defensive performance, and they got one all around.

Simone Antwi (16) hits the ball over the net for a kill attempt during Florida's 3-0 win against Ole Miss in the O'Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Antwi embracing leadership role among middle blockers

By IAN COHEN | Oct. 8, 2014

By now, Florida’s volleyball team is tired of hearing about Chloe Mann.

Jeff Driskel scrambles during Florida's 10-9 win against Tennessee.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Driskel to start at quarterback, backup to be determined

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Oct. 8, 2014

With quarterback Treon Harris indefinitely suspended from team activities while he is investigated for alleged sexual battery, Jeff Driskel will be Florida’s starter on Saturday when UF (3-1, 2-1 Southeastern Conference) plays host to LSU (4-2, 0-2 SEC) at 7:30 p.m.

The Florida women's cross country team accepts its first-place trophy at the 2014 Mountain Dew Invitational

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS CROSS COUNTRY

Brasure named SEC Women’s Freshman Runner of the Week

By BEN MURPHY | Oct. 7, 2014

Florida freshman Lauren Brasure hasn’t wasted any time bursting onto the 2014 cross country scene.

Maria Torres hits the ball during the SunTrust Gator Women's Golf Invitational on March 15.

SPORTS | OTHER SPORTS GOLF

Torres prepares for first tourney, looks to build on freshman season

By Luis Torres | Oct. 7, 2014

After not being able to compete in the opening tournament of the season, sophomore Maria Torres is ready to begin her second year for the women’s golf team as it prepares for the Tar Heel Invitational in Chapel Hill, N.C.