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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

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

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 1 Georgia, defense dominate Florida in Cocktail Party

By Mark Long Oct. 30, 2021 06:50 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

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 quarterback Emory Jones (5) pushes his way past the Alabama defense including defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) for a 5-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mullen: QB Richardson to 'do a little bit more at practice'

By Mark Long Sep. 20, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) hurdles Florida Atlantic defensive back Justin McKithen (11) and safety Armani-Eli Adams (30) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Tebow praises QB Richardson's mobility, mechanics, mentality

By Mark Long Sep. 17, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is helped by wide receiver Ja'Markis Weston (82) after Richardson was injureed on an 80-yard touchdown run against South Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida's Mullen ignoring QB calls for Richardson over Jones

By Mark Long Sep. 13, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen wears patriotic colored shoes in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
QB debate continues as No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20

By Fred Goodall Sep. 11, 2021 04:55 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (1) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Florida at South Florida 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2020, file photo, Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Arlington, Texas. Jones first landed on Dan Mullen’s recruiting radar seven years ago. Jones was a high school freshman in LaGrange, Ga., and Mullen was scouring the country for another spread quarterback at Mississippi State. They bonded quickly, and when Mullen took over in Gainesville three years later, he asked Jones to join him. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
No. 13 Florida opens season at Swamp against in-state FAU

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 16, 2018, file photo, Florida defensive coordinator Todd Grantham works with some of the defense during NCAA college football practice in Gainesville, Fla. The 13th-ranked Gators get a chance to show how much they’ve improved. Florida opens the season Saturday night against Florida Atlantic. (Brad McClenny/Ocala Star-Banner via AP)
No. 13 Florida counting on improved defense in opener vs FAU

By Mark Long Sep. 02, 2021 12:43 PM 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

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask walks off the field after throwing a pass that was intercepted by Oklahoma in the end zone during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Gators not real '20 team in Cotton Bowl loss after opt-outs

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2020 12:59 AM EST

Oklahoma team members on the sideline celebrate with linebacker Brian Asamoah (24) after Asamoah tackled Florida wide receiver Rick Wells short of the end zone on a fourth-down play in the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Gators rattled: No. 8 Oklahoma routs Florida in Cotton Bowl

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 30, 2020 11:47 PM EST

FILE - Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) is sacked by Oklahoma linebacker Nik Bonitto (11) during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Bonitto is well aware that the Sooners defense, for all the drastic improvements made over two seasons with its “Speed D” scheme, needs to prove itself outside the Big 12. After winning a sixth conference title in a row, the No. 8 Sooners (8-2) will again end the season in a New Year's Six bowl game against a high-powered SEC offense. This time they face national passing leader No. 10 Florida. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Florida-Oklahoma in Cotton Bowl dozen years after title game

By Stephen Hawkins Dec. 29, 2020 03:36 PM EST

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