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A win over Oklahoma is critical to Florida building momentum towards the end of the 2026 season

Florida is gearing up for its first-ever regular season football game against Oklahoma. In fact, the teams have played only twice before. Both times were important games, though for opposite reasons. The first was the BCS Championship Game for the 2008 season, which resulted in UF’s third and Urban Meyer’s second national titles. The offensive coordinator for the Gators was one Dan Mullen in his last game as an assistant in Gainesville.

Gainesville, FL · 1d
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College Basketball Wraparound: Florida starts fast, Oklahoma in hot water

The college basketball season is underway and there's so many games happening across the country that it's hard to keep up with everything. Here is a look back at some of the biggest stories of the first few days of the season, including a strong start for the No. 1 team in the AP Top 25.

Gainesville, FL · 1d

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Wendell Scott won at Jacksonville in 1963 two laps ahead, but officials first declared Buck Baker the winner

On December 1, 1963, Wendell Scott drove a 1962 Chevrolet to the finish of the Jacksonville 200 two laps ahead of everyone else. Still, he never saw a checkered flag that afternoon. Instead, officials named Buck Baker the winner and handed him the trophy in victory lane. Hours later, after the crowd had gone home,... The post Wendell Scott won at Jacksonville in 1963 two laps ahead, but officials first declared Buck Baker the winner appeared first on FAST LANE ONLY .

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

The Florida Times-Union

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Power rankings: Jacksonville high school football at season's end

The Times-Union releases its end-of-season power rankings for the high school football season in Northeast Florida. Reigning Florida High School Athletic Association champion Raines, which awaits Friday's bracket to learn whether they will compete in the Open Division or in Class 3A, closes at No. 1 with 24 consecutive victories. 1. Raines (10-0, District 3-3A) Previous : 1. Last week: Won 52-13 vs. Ribault. Outlook : Four return touchdowns add up to major momentum for the Vikings. 2. Columbia (10-0, District 3-4A) Previous : 2. Last week : Won 48-0 vs. Suwannee. Outlook : The Tigers retain their firm grip on the Old Oaken Bucket. Got a great play? How to submit your high school sports highlights to the Times-Union Watch Florida high school sports live on NFHS Network 3. Mandarin (9-1, District 2-5A) Previous : T-3. Last week: Won 32-31 vs. St. Augustine (OT). Outlook : Eyes are on Brysen Wright ahead of Thursday commitment. 4. St. Augustine (9-1, District 4-4A) Previous: T-3. Last week: Lost 32-31 at Mandarin (OT). Outlook: The Timeout that Wasn't: Bizarre finish at Corral denies Jackets a perfect regular season. 5. Trinity Christian (6-4, District 5-1A) Previous : 5. Last week: Won 49-3 at

Jacksonville, FL · 3d

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Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival kicks off Saturday with 1,500 athletes

The Jacksonville Beach Super Girl Surf Festival, presented by Jersey Mike’s, begins this Saturday, Nov. 7, in Jacksonville Beach.

Jacksonville Beach, FL · 1d

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High school football ‘26: Picking the winners of the SSAA Week 2 playoff games

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – High school football season is back and so are our weekly predictions for local games. Each Thursday during the season, News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney will offer his picks on the games. (Indicates playoff seeds). Last week: 34-5. This week: 1-1 (Clay-Fleming Island and Middleburg-Orange Park...

Jacksonville, FL · 2d

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Relentless No. 22 UCLA will be major test for North Florida

Fresh off of a season-opening win over fifth-ranked rival Arizona, No. 22 UCLA makes its home debut on Friday when North Florida visits Los Angeles. UCLA (1-0) held off a late surge to close Monday's opener in Las Vegas, outscoring Arizona 13-5 down the stretch of an 84-75 win. "Our team just doesn't quit," Bruins guard Jaylen Petty said following the contest. "Like coach (Mick Cronin) said, we all have great attitudes. We all want to win and come together, and that's what we're going to do." Petty, who dished a game-high seven assists, is among the prominent newcomers joining a solid returning corps for UCLA. Petty averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game and made 69 3-pointers last season at Texas Tech. Fellow offseason addition and blue-chip prep recruit Joe Philon III knocked down a 3-pointer and scored seven points to kick off the campaign. Meanwhile, UCLA's key returners -- Trent Perry and Eric Dailey Jr. -- led the way in scoring with 21 and 13 points. Xavier Booker was limited to 13 minutes, but nailed a critical triple to begin the end-of-game push. UCLA now opens Pauley Pavilion for the season with a signature win

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Legacy rallies past Fleming Island in five sets, advances to 4A State Final

WINTER HAVEN — In just two years of existence, the Legacy High School volleyball team is filling the school's trophy case at a rapid pace. With a gritty effort Thursday morning, the Lions guaranteed they'll be adding more hardware. Legacy rallied from a 2-1 deficit and staved off match point to earn a thrilling five-set victory over Fleming Island in a Class 4A state semifinal at the Winter Haven Health Center on the campus of Polk State College. Set scores were 25-23, 22-25, 14-25, 25-17, 21-19. "I'm at a loss for words at the moment. I really can't feel my body. It's a surreal moment," Lions coach Christy Quigley said. "Those girls and the fight they had in there, they weren't going to give up. ... They just have such an instilled confidence in each other, knowing they can make the play when it's needed." Costumes and Confidence: Legacy volleyball preps for 4A state semifinal From Startup to State Bound: Legacy sweeps Lourdes for first region title Senior outside hitter Taylor Smith and junior outside hitter Lyla Barker-Bray were tasked with posting the sticker on the 4A bracket. It was fitting, as they combined to score the match's final three

Winter Haven, FL · 2d

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Mandarin caps dramatic overtime win over St. Augustine with walk-off 2-point conversion, turns focus to playoffs

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mandarin closed the regular season with a big win — a 32-31 overtime victory against St. Augustine that ended on a walk-off, game-winning 2-point conversion. Senior running back Shaunqueze Foster took the final snap and powered in the deciding points, setting off a sideline and...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

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Pirates rematch Warriors; Hornets off today in heart of football playoffs

The Fernandina Beach High School football team (4-7) is in the throes of the post season today as they travel to face county rival, the West Nassau High School Warriors, in the SSAA Atlantic State Championship quarterfinal game. The Pirates look to get redemption against the Warriors (8-2-1), who defeated...

Fernandina Beach, FL · 1d

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The U! Brysen Wright makes college decision official, chooses Hurricanes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mandarin athlete Brysen Wright has made his college decision official. In front of a packed auditorium on Thursday afternoon, the junior five-star committed to the University of Miami. The verbal commitment is non-binding and won’t tie him to the Hurricanes until he’s able to sign a national letter of intent. Players in the Class of 2027 can sign from Dec. 2-4. Wright will reclassify as part of his commitment.

Coral Gables, FL · 2d

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Varsity 4 Super 10: Raines, Columbia, Mandarin finish regular season in top 3

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – News4JAX will publish the Varsity 4 Super 10 high school football rankings on Tuesdays through the end of the regular season. This is the final Super 10 of the year. Think we’ve got a team ranked too high or a program not ranked at all? Send us a message on Instagram (@Sports4Jax) or sports@wjxt.com.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d

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Florida Versus Jacksonville Basketball Preview

Kicking the season off with a ranked win over Miami in Tampa the Florida Gators (1-0) will now head home to Gainesville Thursday to take on former assistant Jordan Mincy and the Jacksonville Dolphins (1-0). When Mincy took the Jacksonville job in 2022, which frankly doesn’t even feel that long ago, college basketball was in a different place. In his first year the Dolphins had one of their best seasons in years finishing 163rd in KenPom and it looked like Mincy might be stepping up for a bigger job in short order. Then player movement and NIL really took over in college basketball, and the job became an even more difficult one. Though things have stayed afloat, Jacksonville has found themselves near the middle to lower end of the Atlantic Sun, struggling to build any momentum.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d

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Shermon Davis wins SAC Offensive Player of the Week

HICKORY, N.C. - For the second time this season, running back Shermon Davis has been named the South Atlantic Conference Offensive Player of the Week. The Jacksonville, Florida, native ran for 208 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday, helping lead the Bears to a 21-20 win over Emory & Henry. He posted touchdown runs of 61 and 72 yards in the first half and averaged 11.6 yards per carry throughout the game.

Hickory, NC · 5d

The Florida Times-Union

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Bishop Kenny RB Caleb Mattison set for ACC college football

It's destination Winston-Salem for Caleb Mattison. The Bishop Kenny senior running back announced his plans for ACC college football on Nov. 1, committing to Wake Forest in a post to Twitter/X. The 5-9, 200-pound Mattison, listed as a three-star prospect for the major national recruiting services and a top-110 running back nationwide, selected the Demon Deacons ahead of more than 50 other college football offers. Watch Florida high school sports live on NFHS Network Got a great play? How to submit your high school sports highlights to the Times-Union Mattison, who has started at running back since his freshman year at Bishop Kenny, is climbing ever higher on Jacksonville's all-time rushing list. A durable ball carrier, he has gained 5,428 yards and 77 touchdowns on 838 carries during his Bishop Kenny career, including a 369-yard night in the 2025 playoffs against Tallahassee Godby. He has rushed 220 times for 1,565 yards and 26 touchdowns this year for the Crusaders, who are scheduled to enter the Florida High School Athletic Association Region 1-3A playoffs on Nov. 13. Bishop Kenny will learn its first-round opponent on Nov. 6. Mattison has also contributed at safety on defense for portions of this season, and

Jacksonville, FL · 5d

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Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament Announces 47th Annual Event Series

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament returns for its 47th year July 15-25, 2027, with Alive Credit Union serving as Title Sponsor. The action begins July 15th with the first Captains Meeting, and on Saturday the 17th, the 4th Annual Kickoff Tournament which features cash prizes for the top 20 anglers.

Jacksonville, FL · 4d