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Tyler Murphy runs the ball during Florida’s 31-17 victory against Tennessee on Sept. 21 in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Man down, Murphy up: Redshirt junior making most of first opportunity

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN< | Oct. 3, 2013

Jeff Driskel lines up in the shotgun.

Jon Harrison prepares to snap the ball during Florida’s 24-7 victory against Kentucky on Saturday at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky. Behind the Gators’ dominant offensive line, running back Matt Jones rushed for a career-high 176 yards against the Wildcats. Florida will face a talented Arkansas defense on Saturday at 7 p.m. in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Powerful offensive line paving way for Gators

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 3, 2013

A 67-yard run takes more than a running back hitting the hole.

Washington quarterback Keith Price passes in the rain during the first half of UW's 31-13 win against Arizona on Saturday in Seattle.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

Picks Column: Arkansas

Oct. 3, 2013

The U.S. government may be shut down, but we here at the alligatorSports Brand Picks Column are still going strong. Unlike Congress, we don’t act like a bunch of petulant children when we disagree on issues — like picking college football games against the spread!

Scottie Wilbekin dribbles the ball during Florida’s 66-45 win against Middle Tennessee on Nov. 18 in the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Florida begins its season against North Florida on Nov. 8.

SPORTS | MEN'S BASKETBALL

Wilbekin to rejoin Florida in practice

By LANDON WATNICK< | Oct. 3, 2013

Scottie Wilbekin is working his way back into coach Billy Donovan’s good graces.

Savannah Jordan (left) battles for the ball during Florida’s 3-0 victory against Alabama on Sept. 20.

SPORTS | SOCCER

Freshman hoping to help Gators rebound

By MICHELLE PROVENZANO< | Oct. 3, 2013

After a 1-0 loss to Missouri on Sunday, Savannah Jordan just wants to focus on the rest of the schedule.

Sophomore Madison Monserez (11) attempts a pass during UF’s 3-0 win against FIU on Aug. 24, 2012, in the O’Connell Center.

SPORTS | VOLLEYBALL

Gators volleyball preparing for new-look Aggies

By RJ Schaffer | Oct. 3, 2013

When Florida traveled to College Station, Texas, last year, it needed to a comeback from a 2-0 hole to beat Texas A&M.

Arkansas tailback Alex Collins (3) runs past Texas A&M linebacker Nate Askew during the first quarter of a 45-33 loss to the Aggies on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark. Collins is second in the Southeastern Conference in rushing yards per game.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Freshman running back to test Gators

By PHILLIP HEILMAN< | Oct. 2, 2013

Arkansas running back Alex Collins has started his college career so impressively that even he is surprised.

Florida linebacker Michael Taylor blocks an opponent during UF’s 27-14 victory against Bowling Green on Sept. 1, 2012.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Taylor enjoying role increase for Florida defense

By JOE MORGAN< | Oct. 2, 2013

Linebacker Michael Taylor wears his heart on his sleeve.

Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during the second half of FSU's 48-34 win at Boston College on Sept. 28.

SPORTS | COLUMNS

The Rally: Who will win the Florida State-Maryland matchup on Saturday?

By ADAM PINCUS< | Oct. 2, 2013

Each week, two alligatorSports columnists will debate the biggest looming matchup in college football. Today, Adam Pincus and Landon Watnick preview No. 8 Florida State’s home matchup against No. 25 Maryland in Tallahassee on Saturday at noon on ESPN.