MARK LONG
FILE - Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard runs in for a touchdown during the second half an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers, including Lorenzo Lingard, as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. Some of them are freshmen, others are transfers. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers

By Mark Long Sep. 15, 2020 03:14 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen will finally provide a peek

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Mullen had several players miss the team’s opening training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Ex-Penn State WR Shorter gets waiver to play now at Florida

By Mark Long Sep. 11, 2020 10:15 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Former Penn State receiver Justin Shorter is eligible

FILE -In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla. Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during the coronavirus pandemic, Kyle Trask found plenty of extra free time this offseason. He reviewed each of his performances from his breakout year, trying to find and fix every flaw in hopes of improving the eighth-ranked Gators’ chances of becoming Southeastern Conference and national championship contenders in 2020. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Florida QB Trask ready to take 'next jump' in progression

By Mark Long Sep. 08, 2020 06:05 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Isolated from coaches, teammates and friends during

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Mullen had several players miss the team’s opening training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Florida has potential for championships in Mullen's 3rd year

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2020 07:36 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen declined to release a roster,

FILE - Florida State's new head football coach Mike Norvell smiles after being introduced during half-time of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Norvell’s first season at Florida State should be an upgrade from the Willie Taggart era. Taggart's tenure was one of college football’s biggest coaching debacles in recent years. He posted four winning seasons at Memphis before taking over in Florida’s capital. He's now tasked with getting the Seminoles back to national prominence. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Norvell should have easy act to follow at Florida State

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2020 12:08 PM EDT
Mike Norvell has a relatively easy act to follow. Norvell’s

Tennessee wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) holds the trophy next to wide receivers Marquez Callaway (1) and Josh Palmer (5) after the team's 23-22 win over Indiana in the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (Calvin Mattheis/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee scores twice late to stun Indiana 23-22 in Gator

By Mark Long Jan. 02, 2020 10:52 PM EST
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee sure knows how to get out of a huge hole.

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney, left, tries to escape the grasp of Florida State defensive back Levonta Taylor, back right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Swamp success: No. 8 Florida ends 4-game home skid vs FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 30, 2019 11:11 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida receiver Kadarius Toney stopped in the end

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins leads his team onto the field for an NCAA college football game against Alabama State in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Role reversal for FSU, Florida thanks to Taggart, Mullen

By Mark Long Nov. 29, 2019 11:53 AM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It wasn’t too long ago that Florida State and Florida

Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
No. 8 Florida hoping to end decade-old home skid to FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2019 05:41 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen is unbeaten against Florida

Florida coach Dan Mullen arrives before the start of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 11 Florida looks for different outcome against Missouri

By Mark Long Nov. 12, 2019 02:29 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida linebacker David Reese insists things will be

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, left, runs for yardage against Vanderbilt linebacker Dimitri Moore (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Trask's career day lifts No. 10 Florida over Vandy, 56-0

By Mark Long Nov. 09, 2019 03:32 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Kyle Trask didn't really know what to call his first

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, yells at receivers coach Billy Gonzales during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 10 Florida hosts Vanderbilt, hopes to regroup from loss

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2019 12:16 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida tight end Lucas Krull insists practice was

Florida head coach Dan Mullen disputes a call by officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida hoping to avoid another 'Cocktail Party' hangover

By Mark Long Nov. 07, 2019 01:23 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's chances of winning the Southeastern

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is stopped after a short gain by the Georgia defense including linebacker Monty Rice (32) and defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fromm, Georgia beat Florida 24-17 in 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jake Fromm was a little late to the after-party.

Florida's Kyle Trask throws a pass against South Carolina in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Georgia vs Florida an elimination game for SEC East, playoff

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2019 12:37 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The "Cocktail Party" has become an elimination game —

Florida's head coach Dan Mullen smiles with his players during in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Florida standout Greenard returns for 1st 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Oct. 29, 2019 02:35 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida linebacker Jon Greenard cleared up any

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference produces more NFL talent than

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 9 Florida begins decisive SEC stretch at South Carolina

By Mark Long Oct. 17, 2019 05:53 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida handled its last loss to a top-10 team poorly.

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Florida embraces underdog role against 5th-ranked LSU

By Mark Long Oct. 10, 2019 06:48 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida has never been this significant of an underdog

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass over Auburn defensive end Nick Coe (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida QB Trask 'progressing along nicely' from knee injury

By Mark Long Oct. 07, 2019 03:34 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Kyle Trask said his sprained knee is