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FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference Media Days, on July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. Napier’s recruiting prowess has been on display the last two months. The team's 2023 class is now ranked in the top 10 by Rivals and 247 Sports. The bump coincides with Florida opening an $85 million facility that should help get the program back on level footing with the Southeastern Conference heavyweights. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Napier has Florida prepared, confident for daunting opener

By Mark Long Aug. 30, 2022 11:51 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a ball during NFL football practice on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Tough task for No. 13 Florida: replacing Pitts, Toney, Trask

By Mark Long Aug. 17, 2021 10:10 AM 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