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Vernon Hargreaves III intercepts a pass in the end zone during Florida’s 24-7 victory on Sept. 28, 2013, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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Hargreaves best UF cornerback

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Sep. 29, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The kid needs to play.

Dante Fowler Jr. awaits a snap by the Wildcats. The sophomore Buck linebacker collected two of Florida’s five sacks while limiting Kentucky to 173 yards of offense.

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Fowler fills void for Gators

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Sep. 29, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With senior defensive tackle Dominique Easley out for the season with a torn ACL and medial meniscus, Florida’s defense needed someone to step up to lead the unit.

Florida sophomore defensive specialist Holly Pole celebrates during a match in 2011.

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Gators stuff Rebels thanks to impressive front-row play

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 29, 2013

Associate coach Dave Boos said Florida’s back-row defense has made up for the front row’s mistakes this season. But on Sunday against Ole Miss, the Gators finally delivered at the net.

Pamela Begic battles for the ball during Florida’s 2-0 win against Oklahoma State on Sept. 8 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Florida shut out, suffers first SEC loss during weekend finale

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 29, 2013

Although Pamela Begic tried to spark a rally for UF in the second half, Florida could not come back against Missouri.

Gators coach Buddy Alexander announced Tuesday that he will retire after the season ends.

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Alexander, Gators men's golf team looking to bounce back at Shoal Creek Intercollegiate

By LAWRENCE LAGUNA< | Sep. 29, 2013

For coach Buddy Alexander, the Gators' trip to the Shoal Creek Intercollegiate from Monday to Tuesday in Birmingham, Ala., will be an emotional one.

Matt Jones runs down the field during Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Sept. 28 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky.

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Jones rushes for career-high 176 yards in Florida win

By JOE MORGAN< | Sep. 28, 2013

Coach Will Muschamp called Matt Jones into his office on Monday.

Tyler Murphy runs the ball during Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Murphy completed 15 of 18 passes for 156 yards during his first college start.

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NO EXCUSES: Gators beat ‘Cats again

By ADAM PINCUS< | Sep. 28, 2013

LEXINGTON, Ky. — After a week from hell, No. 20 Florida traveled to the Bluegrass State in need of a boost.

Savannah Jordan battles for the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20 at James G. Pressly Stadium.

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Jordan scores 11th goal of 2013 to power UF past Ole Miss

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Sep. 28, 2013

It took only four minutes and 32 seconds for Savannah Jordan to break through Mississippi’s defense.

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Miranda notches personal best as Gators win third straight meet

By GORDON STREISAND< | Sep. 27, 2013

GORDON STREISAND

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Gators pick up 10 victories on Day 1 of Pinch A Penny All-Florida Invitational

By Logan McGuire | Sep. 27, 2013

Florida opened its swim season strong with both the men’s and women’s teams leading the seven-team field of the Pinch A Penny All-Florida Invitational after Day 1 in the O’Connell Center on Friday.

Gabby Mallette reaches to hit the ball during Florida’s four-set win against Western Michigan on Sept. 14 in the O’Connell Center.

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Defense lags but Florida still manages sweep of Mississippi State

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN< | Sep. 27, 2013

After a week of practice geared toward revamping the defense in time for Southeastern Conference play, coach Mary Wise said the payoff against Mississippi State on Friday was disappointing.

Dante Fowler Jr. celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first quarter against the Volunteers.

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Fowler hoping to build on strong showing

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Sep. 26, 2013

Dante Fowler Jr. had two weeks to wait for, visualize and put into action his plan to wreak havoc on the Tennessee offense.

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger passes during LSU's 35-21 win against Auburn in Baton Rouge, La., on Sept. 21.

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Picks Column: Kentucky

Sep. 26, 2013

We here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column know how to choose our words wisely.

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.