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Florida wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a touchdown catch for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 02:23 PM EST

FILE - Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Stalled ground game? Pass-happy Florida simply happy passing

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Kyle to Kyle gives No. 3 Florida potent passing combination

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

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

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

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

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix reacts after a penalty gave Auburn a first down and secured the win over Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. Auburn won 48-45. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Dobbins, Fields power No. 2 Ohio State past No. 10 Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 30, 2019 04:23 PM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins celebrates his team's 49-12 victory over Alabama State in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 8 Florida trying to end 4-game home skid against FSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EST

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

Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) celebrates with running back Lamical Perine (2) after catching a touchdown pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Perine, defense lift No. 10 Florida past No. 7 Auburn, 24-13

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leaves the field after defeating Towson in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 10 Florida getting 6 players back for 7th-ranked Auburn

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) knocks down a pass attempt by Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida routs Tennessee 34-3, extends series dominance

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) reaches for extra yards ahead of Kentucky safety Jordan Griffin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Florida rallies past Kentucky 29-21 in SEC opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 14, 2019 11:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Miami quarterback Jarren Williams (15) sets up to pass during an NCAA college football scrimmage in Miami. Florida and Miami have the college football stage to themselves for 3 ½ hours Saturday, a new chapter in their once-heated and forever-storied rivalry. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP, File)
No. 8 Florida, Miami embrace spotlight as they start season

By Mark Long Aug. 23, 2019 12:55 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws as he runs a drill while the NCAA college football team opens fall practice in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, July 26, 2019. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida opens fall camp amid highest expectations in decade

By Mark Long Jul. 26, 2019 05:37 PM EDT

South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp disputes a ruling by officials during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Franks quiets home crowd, Florida beats South Carolina 35-31

By Mark Long Nov. 10, 2018 03:29 PM EST

Georgia players celebrate with fans after defeating Florida in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia won, 36-17. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fromm throws 3 TDs, No. 7 Georgia beats No. 9 Florida 36-17

By Mark Long Oct. 27, 2018 07:04 PM EDT

Florida players run onto the field during a confrontation between Florida and Vanderbilt coaches and players in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 14 Florida rallies to beat Vanderbilt after near brawl

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 13, 2018 03:57 PM EDT