Lamical Perine
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST
The final Associated Press Top 25 of the season has a familiar look.

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) scores a touchdown against Florida defensive back Marco Wilson (3) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

Dec. 31, 2019 12:00 AM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lamical Perine scored on a 61-yard run in the

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, stands with running back Lamical Perine (2) after the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida won 36-28. Perine was the MVP. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Perine leads No. 6 Gators past Virginia 36-28 in Orange Bowl

By Steven Wine Dec. 30, 2019 11:54 PM EST
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lamical Perine scored on a 61-yard run in the

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 State (6-5) at No. 8 Florida (9-2, No. 11 CFP), Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts is unable to catch a pass in the end zone as Missouri defensive back Khalil Oliver (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
All-America Watch: Florida’s Pitts one of nation’s top TEs

By Dave Skretta Nov. 19, 2019 03:07 PM EST
It was midway through the third quarter last Saturday, and Missouri had just

Missouri wide receiver Barrett Banister, left, catches a pass as Florida defensive back Shawn Davis defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Trask, stingy defense lead Florida over Missouri, 23-6

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 16, 2019 03:41 PM EST
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Nothing about Kyle Trask’s path to becoming Florida’s

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

Vanderbilt running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn (5) runs with the ball as South Carolina defensive lineman Kingsley Enagbare (52) tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Columbia, S.C. South Carolina defeated Vanderbilt 24-7. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 10 Florida goes for 6th straight against Vanderbilt

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 02:36 PM EST
Vanderbilt (2-6, 1-4 SEC) at No. 10 Florida (7-2, 4-2), Saturday at 12 p.m. EDT

Georgia wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (8) celebrates with wide receiver George Pickens (1) after scoring a touchdown in the first half of a NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Atromitos Athens vs AEK Athens FC 11/3/2019

Nov. 02, 2019 07:07 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks to his players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
'Cocktail Party' serves as CFP elimination game for UGA, UF

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
No. 8 Georgia (6-1, 3-1 SEC) vs. No. 6 Florida (7-1, 4-1), at Jacksonville,

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Michigan in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Illinois stuns No. 6 Wisconsin with last-second FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2019 04:50 PM EDT
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — James McCourt kicked a 39-yard field as time expired and

South Carolina's Mon Denson (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
No. 9 Florida bounces back with 38-27 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 19, 2019 03:42 PM EDT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — For three quarters, Kyle Trask saw the overthrows and

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) celebrates after the team defeated Florida 42-28 in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Burrow's 3 TDs lift No. 5 LSU over No. 7 Florida, 42-28.

By Brett Martel Oct. 12, 2019 11:55 PM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The first thing Joe Burrow did after launching the longest —

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. 5 LSU's high-octane attack awaits test vs. No. 7 Florida

By Brett Martel Oct. 11, 2019 11:06 AM EDT
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The grin on LSU quarterback Joe Burrow's face broadened as he

Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor runs past Kent State safety Elvis Hines during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 10:41 PM EDT
STARS —Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin, ran for 186 yards and accounted for

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
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Lamical Perine was too slow to play for Auburn four years

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Lamical Perine ran 88 yards for a touchdown in the fourth

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask, right, throws a pass over Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida searching for offensive identity, balance

By Mark Long Sep. 27, 2019 12:23 PM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After four games, a quarterback change and the loss of its

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
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Kyle Trask relieved an injured Feleipe Franks and rallied No. 9