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Savannah Jordan shoots on goal during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium. The freshman forward leads the Gators with 10 goals this season.

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Freshman forward critical to UF’s road success

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 26, 2013

In Savannah Jordan, the Gators trust.

Taylor Brauneis reacts to a play during Florida’s three-set victory against Florida State on Sept. 17 in the O’Connell Center.

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Gators working to solidify defense

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 26, 2013

On Wednesday afternoon in the Lemerand Center gym, Dave Boos was invested in just one person: Nikki O’Rourke.

Georgia tailback Todd Gurley (3) makes an 8-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Aaron Murray in front of South Carolina defender Ahmad Christian (4) in Georgia's 41-30 win against South Carolina in Athens, Ga., on Sept. 7.

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The Rally: Who will win the LSU-Georgia matchup?

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 26, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Pincus and Joe Morgan preview No. 6 LSU’s showdown against No. 9 Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. on CBS.

Senior Agata Strausa (left) races at the Mountain Dew Invitational on Sept. 14 in Gainesville.

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Florida using meet as audition

By GORDON STREISAND< | Sep. 26, 2013

With the Wisconsin adidas Invitational looming, Florida is looking to determine the top seven runners who will compete on Oct. 19 in Madison.

Florida coach Roland Thornqvist (right) congratulates junior Sofie Oyen (left) and former Gator Allie Will (back) during a match against Duke on March 14, 2012.

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UF begins trip to California

By ERICA A. HERNANDEZ | Sep. 26, 2013

The Gators are gearing up to make their longest trip of the season.

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Gators begin season today at home at 10 a.m.

By Logan McGuire | Sep. 26, 2013

Florida will begin its swimming and diving season today in the O’Connell Center at 10 a.m. at the Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational.

Solomon Patton scores a touchdown during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Patton is Florida’s leading receiver in 2013.

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Patton emerging as playmaker in final season with Gators

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 25, 2013

Solomon Patton did not play much his first three seasons.

Offensive lineman Jon Halapio blocks during Florida’s 27-20 win against Louisiana on Nov. 10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Gators offensive line healthy after numerous injuries to begin ‘13

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 25, 2013

Nearly a month into the season, No. 20 Florida will finally have its full complement of offensive linemen.

Tyler Murphy took over at quarterback for the injured Jeff Driskel and completed 8 of his 14 passes for 134 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Tennessee.

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Driskel injury changes quarterback timeline

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 25, 2013

With Tyler Murphy establishing himself as a player who can hold his own in the pocket, the Gators could be looking at an overcrowded backfield soon.

Dominique Easley forces a fumble during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Easley is out for the season after suffering tears to the ACL and meniscus in his right knee.

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Easley out for season after suffering tears to ACL, meniscus

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Sep. 25, 2013

No. 20 Florida will be without another top playmaker for the rest of this season.

Matt Jones fumbles during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Coach Will Muschamp plans to split carries between Jones and Mack Brown moving forward this season.

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Florida to feature Jones and Brown at tailback position

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 24, 2013

After missing Florida’s season opener against Toledo on Aug. 31 due to a viral infection, Matt Jones was expected to boost Florida’s running game to the next level upon his return.

Second-year offensive coordinator Brent Pease speaks with coach Will Muschamp during warm-ups prior to Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Driskel still helping Gators

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 24, 2013

Jeff Driskel will undergo season-ending surgery today to repair a fractured fibula in his lower right leg.

Tyler Murphy throws a pass during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Murphy’s success fun to watch

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 24, 2013

Chants of “Ty-ler Mur-phy! Ty-ler Mur-phy! Ty-ler Mur-phy!” rippled through the student section as quarterback Tyler Murphy had the Gators in the victory formation for a third and 14 at their own 20-yard line.

Alex Holston hits the ball during Florida’s four-set win against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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Freshman right-side hitter becoming important aspect of Florida’s success

By RJ Schaffer | Sep. 24, 2013

Alex Holston’s career at Florida is off to an impressive start.

Lauren Silver dribbles the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Friday at James G. Pressly Stadium. The junior defender recorded four assists during the Gators’ first seven games this season.

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Junior defender proving capable on both ends of field for Gators

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 24, 2013

Lauren Silver runs the ball wide.

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Mornhinweg new backup following Driskel injury

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Sep. 24, 2013

Skyler Mornhinweg is in a position he never thought he would find himself this season — one snap away from becoming No. 20 Florida’s starting quarterback.

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Florida opens season Friday

By Logan McGuire | Sep. 24, 2013

Florida, the defending Southeastern Conference champion, will open its season at the three-day Pinch A Penny All Florida Invitational on Friday in the O’Connell Center.

Tyler Murphy runs the ball during Florida’s 31-17 win against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The junior quarterback replaced an injured Jeff Driskel and completed 8 of 14 passes for 134 yards and one touchdown.

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Quarterback relishes new opportunity

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 23, 2013

When Jeff Driskel went down with a season-ending injury against Tennessee, backup quarterback Tyler Murphy took advantage of a golden opportunity.

Kyle Christy punts the ball during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Halapio fine after grisly eye injury

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Sep. 23, 2013

When right guard Jon Halapio fell to his knees during the first quarter against Tennessee on Saturday, it appeared as if the redshirt senior had re-aggravated the partially torn pectoral muscle that caused him to miss Florida’s first two games of the season.

Jeff Driskel throws a pass during warm-ups prior to Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Saturday in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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Do not look to Murphy as savior for flawed Florida offense

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 23, 2013

Will Muschamp announced on Monday that quarterback Jeff Driskel’s fractured fibula will keep the junior out of commission for 4-6 months.