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Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer during the third round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Howell, Ross, "Punt God" still available on Day 3 of draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Keene, Central Florida take on Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 02:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gasparilla Bowl: Central Florida (8-4) against Florida (6-6), Dec. 23, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (ESPN). Line: Florida by 6 1/2, according...

Florida State defensive back Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (3) runs past Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) after intercepting a pass in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida tops rival FSU 24-21 for 3rd straight in series

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2021 04:06 PM EST

Florida tight end Kemore Gamble (2) breaks a tackle by Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson, left, on his way to a touchdown on a 47-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida State at Florida 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 12:47 PM EST

FILE - Mississippi State interim head coach Greg Knox watches his team warm up before the TaxSlayer Bowl NCAA college football game against Louisville, Dec. 30, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. Knox is stepping in for Dan Mullen for the second time in five years. A 27-year veteran of the Southeastern Conference and a winner in his only game as an interim head coach, Knox knows how to handle a staff. He knows how to handle players. He knows how to handle himself. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Florida turns to longtime SEC assistant Knox amid transition

By Mark Long Nov. 22, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Missouri running back Tyler Badie, right, scores a touchdown during overtime of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Missouri beats Florida on 2-point conversion in OT 24-23

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 20, 2021 08:07 PM EST

Missouri quarterback Brady Cook warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Florida on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Florida at Missouri 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:55 PM EST

Florida tight end Kemore Gamble (2) hurdles Samford safety Chris Edmonds for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida rallies to beat Samford 70-52 in Swamp shootout

By Mark Long Nov. 13, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Samford wide receiver Montrell Washington (4) is tripped up by Florida safety Rashad Torrence II after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Samford at Florida 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 01:55 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against South Carolina on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Mullen contrite, confident he can fix Florida's problems

By Mark Long Nov. 08, 2021 05:12 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tre Turner (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Turner caught seven passes for a 187 yards and one score to lead Virginia Tech to a 26-17 win (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Georgia State at Georgia Southern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter (4) scores a touchdown against LSU safety Jay Ward (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Davis-Price, LSU stun turnover-prone No. 20 Florida, 49-42

By Brett Martel Oct. 16, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen arrives for an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Florida at LSU 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, calls out instructions in front of quarterback Emory Jones (5) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jones' career day helps No. 20 Florida blank Vanderbilt 42-0

By Mark Long Oct. 09, 2021 03:36 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Trent Whittemore (14) catches a pass in the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown in front of Vanderbilt safety Brendon Harris (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
SCS at Florida A&M 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:43 PM EDT

Kentucky's mascot, left, beats up an inflatable alligator with a fan before an NCAA college football game against Florida in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
Florida at Kentucky 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Rick Wells (12) runs past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) on his way to a touchdown off a 9-yard pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee again

By Mark Long Sep. 25, 2021 10:32 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel greet each other before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tennessee at Florida 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Florida running back Dameon Pierce, center, scores a touchdown past the Alabama defense including linebacker Henry To'oTo'o (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Florida finds success despite dumping pass-happy ways

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Florida safety Trey Dean III, right, is called for pass interference as he hits Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Young holds up, No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29

By Mark Long Sep. 18, 2021 07:19 PM EDT