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Florida, UCF battle for bragging rights in Gasparilla Bowl

By Fred Goodall Dec. 22, 2021 02:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over. The neighboring programs haven’t faced each other on the football field since...

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

Virginia Tech's Tre Turner (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Turner caught seven passes for a 187 yards and one score to lead Virginia Tech to a 26-17 win (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Georgia State at Georgia Southern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:23 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

LSU quarterback Max Johnson (14) looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)
No. 20 Florida guarding against giving LSU any more breaks

By Brett Martel Oct. 14, 2021 10:12 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 Rick Wells (12) runs past Tennessee defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) on his way to a touchdown off a 9-yard pass play during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Emory Jones comes up big, No. 11 Gators rout Tennessee again

By Mark Long Sep. 25, 2021 10:32 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, leads his team on the field during warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida A&M at South Florida 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) throws during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mercer, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 1 Alabama puts streak on line vs Florida in packed Swamp

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 12:11 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 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

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) rolls out on a passing drill during the NCAA college football team's practice Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks

By John Zenor Aug. 25, 2021 01:07 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

AP Top 25: Quick look at rankings from Alabama to Arizona St

By The Associated Press Aug. 16, 2021 02:55 PM EDT
AP preseason Top 25 capsules: —- No. 1 ALABAMA Coach: Nick Saban, 15th season. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 file photo, Florida defensive back Jaydon Hill covers a play against Tennessee during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. Florida cornerback and projected starter Jaydon Hill will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury coach Dan Mullen called a "massive disappointment.” (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Florida CB Jaydon Hill tears knee ligament, out for season

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 21, 2020, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tosses the ball during an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State in Norman, Okla. Rattler, a redshirt freshman, was an All Big 12 first-team pick and shared newcomer of the year honors with West Virginia senior linebacker Tony Fields II, a transfer from Arizona. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Cotton Bowl: Oklahoma's 6th straight NY6 game, Florida's 3rd

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2020 11:37 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, center, watches play against Florida during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
AP All-SEC: No. 1 Alabama leads the way for top awards

By Pete Iacobelli Dec. 23, 2020 01:18 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches his team warm up before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Alabama at Florida 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 08:07 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) is brought down by Vanderbilt'a De'Rickey Wright (30) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Trask, No. 6 Florida get "ho-hum" win over Vandy, 38-17

Nov. 21, 2020 04:00 PM EST

Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks, left, talks with Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin on the field before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Arkansas at Florida 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:49 PM EST