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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

FILE - At left, Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) rushes for a big gain against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game in College Station, Texas, in a Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. At right, Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) is shown in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., in a Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, file photo. Franks will return to Gainesville to face his former team when Arkansas, one of the most surprising stories in the Southeastern Conference, takes on the sixth-ranked Gators on Saturday night. (AP Photo/File)
Franks expects return to Florida to be 'kind of just crazy'

By Mark Long Nov. 10, 2020 11:20 AM EST

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 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 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

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Towson, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 04, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square (17) tries to bring down Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Tennessee gets another shot to upend Florida in the Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 20, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

Florida running back Lamical Perine, right, points to fans after scoring a touchdown against UT Martin on a 5-yard run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Florida loses Toney, Henderson in win over UT Martin

By Mark Long Sep. 07, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 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

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks, right, talks with Florida State wide receiver Keith Gavin (89) after an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Franks helps Florida win 41-14, end skid vs Florida State

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 24, 2018 03:50 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida gets Mullen era off to rousing start with 53-6 win

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2018 06:51 PM EDT