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Quarterback Jeff Driskel (6) attempts a screen pass to running back Matt Jones (24) during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22. Offensive coordinator Brent Pease said he wants the sophomore to not try and do too much when Florida hosts LSU on Saturday.

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Notebook: UF's Chaz Green likely to play vs. LSU; Driskel continuing maturation process

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 2, 2012

Chaz Green could play in a game for the first time in three weeks on Saturday.

Junior center Jonotthan Harrison (72) waits to snap the ball to sophomore Jeff Driskel (6) during Florida's 38-0 win against Kentucky at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Sept. 22.

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Gators offensive line to be tested against Tigers front

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 2, 2012

Coordinator Brent Pease called the offensive line the Gators’ strongest unit. It’s time for the big men to flex their muscles.

$Linebacker Jelani Jenkins (3) waits for a snap against Bowling Green during Florida's 27-14 win on Sept. 1 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Jenkins suffered a fractured thumb in his right thumb the next week against Texas A&M.$

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Notebook: Starter at left tackle not set; Jenkins not yet cleared for contact

By JOE MORGAN | Oct. 1, 2012

On Saturday, LSU defensive ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery will go after Florida quarterback Jeff Driskel. Which Gators offensive lineman will protect Driskel's blind side has yet to be determined. Either injured senior Xavier Nixon or freshman D.J. Humphries is expected to start at left tackle.

Sophomore defensive backs De'Ante Saunders (26), Marcus Roberson (5), and freshman defensive back Rhaheim Ledbetter (29) prepare to run onto the field to face Kentucky on Sept. 22 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. No. 10 UF hosts No. 4 LSU on Saturday.

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Column: Win or lose, UF's game vs. LSU won't define season

By ADAM PINCUS | Oct. 1, 2012

When the Gators and Tigers play on Saturday, it will be the first top-10 matchup in The Swamp in six years. Florida will attempt to knock off its highest-ranked opponent at home since defeating then-No. 4 LSU in 2008.

Sophomore forward Jillian Graff fights for the ball against Arkansas in UF’s 4-0 win on Sunday afternoon at James G. Pressly Stadium. She ranks second on UF with three goals despite starting just two games.

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UF forward Jillian Graff thriving in limited time

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Oct. 1, 2012

Sophomore Jillian Graff doesn’t see a lot of time on the field. But when she does, she makes the most of it.

Simone Antwi (16) receives a pass from Dana Backlund (2) during UF’s 3-0 win against Jacksonville on Sept. 7, 2012, in the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.

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Redshirt freshman Antwi finding role for Florida

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Oct. 1, 2012

As the Gators lined up for serving practice in the Lemerand Center, Simone Antwi imagined she was somewhere else.

T.J. Vogel watches one of his drives during a tournament last spring. Vogel will begin competition at The Masters today.

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Gators make move in tournament behind two strong showings

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Oct. 1, 2012

Thanks to bounce-back performances by senior T.J. Vogel and freshman A.J. Crouch, Florida is within eight strokes of second place after the second round of the Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational.

Florida coach Mary Wise claps during a 3-0 win against FIU on Aug. 24, 2012 in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators volleyball statistically dominant in win

By JONATHAN CZUPRYN | Sep. 30, 2012

Following Floridaís season opener, coach Mary Wise talked about the intensity of the crowd.

Forward McKenzie Barney (4) pushes the ball past Arkansas forward Lindsey Mayo (25) in UF's 4-0 win on Sunday at James G. Pressly Stadium. Barney scored a goal in her return from injury.

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Gators' Barney nets goal in victorious return

By ADAM LICHTENSTEIN | Sep. 30, 2012

McKenzie Barney was frustrated with being on the bench due to injury, and she took advantage of being healthy on Sunday.

LSU junior quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) and sophomore wide receiver Odell Beckham (3) congratulate each other after Mettenberger threw Beckham a 53-yard touchdown pass in the second half against Towson on Saturday. The No. 4 Tigers visit the No. 10 Florida Gators this weekend in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. LSU fumbled five times last week.

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Column: LSU's flaws give UF hope

By GREG LUCA | Sep. 30, 2012

Florida's matchup against LSU on Saturday naturally evokes memories of last season's 41-11 beatdown, but this isnít the same Tigers team.

Sophomore runner Phil Duncan posted a career best en route to his first collegiate victory on Saturday at the Saint Leo Cross Country Fall Invitational. The UF men's team finished with four runners in the top 10.

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Two Florida runners nab first career wins, post personal bests

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Sep. 30, 2012

Sophomore Phil Duncan and junior Shelby Hayes each notched their best collegiate times and first event victories en route to Gators' team victories on Saturday morning at the Saint Leo Cross Country Fall Invitational.

Senior Tyler McCumber repeated his success at the Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational with an even par opening round 70 on Sunday. The tournament boasts eight teams ranked or having votes in the latest Golf World/Nike Coaches Poll.

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Gators' McCumber ranks second after Day 1 of Illinois tournament

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Sep. 30, 2012

Senior Tyler McCumber has had success at the Olympia Fields/Illini Invitational before, and on Sunday he got out to another strong start.

Olivia Janowicz prepares to return a serve in a match against Duke in 2011.

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Janowicz off to unbeaten start for UF women's tennis

Sep. 30, 2012

Florida junior Olivia Janowicz is off to the best start of her career, and she doesn’t look to be slowing down. In her first six matches, she is undefeated.

UF junior Elizabeth Beisel speaks to her teammates at the All Florida Invitational at the O'Connell Center in 2012.

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Both Florida swim teams win weekend meet

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 30, 2012

Junior Alicia Mathieu’s job on Sunday was much different than a majority of the field. While most Gators only had to worry about swimming 100 or 200 yards for an event, Mathieu had to swim a mile.

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Gators women's tennis duo advance in tournament

Sep. 29, 2012

Freshman Danielle Collins and junior Olivia Janowicz have still not faced the taste of defeat after going a combined 4-0 in their respective matches in the pre-qualifying round of the Riviera/ITA All-American Championship. After Saturday, both players are 5-0 in singles matches this season.

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Gators maintain top spot at All Florida Invitational

Sep. 29, 2012

On the second day of the All Florida Invitational, the Gators used 15 victories in the pool to maintain its first place position.

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UF cross country runners record career highs in team victories

By CHARLES KINGSBURY | Sep. 29, 2012

Florida sophomore Phil Duncan and Florida junior Shelby Hayes each notched their best collegiate-times en route to the Gators team victories on Saturday morning at the Saint Leo Cross Country Fall Invitational.

Sophomore midfielder Havana Solaun scored the first goal of the game against Ole Miss early in the first half. Solaun leads the Gators with four goals on the season.

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Gators ride Solaun's early goal to victory against Rebels

Sep. 28, 2012

Havana Solaun has a knack for scoring goals against Ole Miss.

Chloe Mann help the No. 12 Florida Gators defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks on Friday night in Columbia, S.C. She set career highs with 20 kills and 22 points.

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Gators volleyball withstands late Gamecocks rally

By KATIE AGOSTIN | Sep. 28, 2012

Although the Gators came into the third set ahead by two, the Gamecocks weren’t going to let them run away with the win.

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Picks Column: Bye Week

Sep. 27, 2012

On Thursday night, the NFL welcomed back referees who are actually qualified to officiate professional football games. What a concept!