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Swamp showdown: Hurricanes to face Gators in season opener only on 10
GAIN – The Miami Hurricanes will kick off their season in an in-state rivalry game by facing the Florida Gators at “The Swamp” on Aug. 31. College football fans will be able to watch the game only on Local 10 (ABC) at 3:30 p.m. It’s the first...
Steve Spurrier's expectations have hit rock-bottom for Florida
Former Florida Gators head coach Steve Spurrier is trying to be optimistic about the Gators. However, that’s a challenge these days. The Gators have really struggled over the past three seasons and this fall Florida faces the nation’s hardest schedule. Florida’s challenging 2024 slate five-game stretch against Georgia, at Texas, LSU, Ole Miss and at Florida State to finish the season. Spurrier thinks Florida will win at least one of these games.
Jacksonville mother starts UF scholarship fund in memory of son who died
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville mother started a scholarship fund at the University of Florida in her son’s name who died in a car crash in November 2023. Bridget Turner, his mother, has a closet full of her son’s possessions. It includes a lot of Legos. It’s...
Florida logo, helmet spotted in EA College Football 25 teaser
EA Sports is relaunching its college football series this year, and the latest teaser features the University of Florida’s logo. Over the weekend, the game’s deluxe edition appeared on the PlayStation Store featuring a handful of star players. Michigan running back Donovan Edwards, Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter are the dominant trio in the photo. Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Harrison, Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins and Alabama‘s Jalen Milroe are also featured prominently. EA Sports College Football “Delexe Edition” cover pic.twitter.com/R1gr8Sm1kp — David Waters – Gators Breakdown (@GatorDave_SEC) May 10, 2024 As for Florida, the...
Cavaliers upset by Florida in second round of NCAA Tournament
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS) -- Despite rallying from a three-goal deficit before the half and keep the deficit to one-goal heading into the fourth quarter, Virginia was unable to complete the rally Sunday falling to Florida 13-8. "It was a stalemate for a little bit," Virginia women's lacrosse coach Sonia LaMonica said after the game. "At the end of the day, we had some opportunities and we just didn't finish some shots that you've got to finish in these circumstances and that might have shifted that momentum."
Florida softball to host NCAA regional as overall No. 4 seed in NCAA Tournament
After a one year sabbatical, the NCAA Regionals are back in Gainesville. The Gators received the No. 4 overall seed and will be the top team at the Gainesville Regional, set for this weekend at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. UF will be joined by South Alabama, FAU and Florida Gulf Coast. ...
FGCU in NCAA Women's Softball Tournament for first time since 2012, draws the Florida Gators
Florida Gulf Coast softball punched its ticket to the NCAA Women's Softball Tournament in thrilling fashion on Saturday night, and will travel to Gainesville for the double-elimination tournament. The Eagles (37-19) will face No. 4 overall seed Florida on Friday at noon. This is FGCU's first berth in the tournament...
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