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With the Capital One Orange Bowl set to kickoff in a little over 24 hours, I thought this would be a perfect time to really take a look at the matchup. The Gators are seeking their first 11-win season since 2012 and enter the game as a solid 14.5-point favorite over the Wahoos. Meanwhile, Virginia…
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The Gators are headed to Miami to play in the Orange Bowl against ACC opponent Virginia. Florida will look to win its second straight New Year’s Six bowl game. The following are our staff predictions for this year’s game. Michael Pfeffer: Florida has the clear advantage in this one and that’s why they enter Monday’s…
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Dan Mullen and the Florida Gators received some good news Friday morning. Orlando prospect Javonte Garner announced his verbal commitment to the University of Florida. I Made My Verbal Commitment 🤫.. — Javonte “SPOOK” Gardner💰😎 (@ItVonte) December 20, 2019 Gardner is a 6,5 290 lb offensive tackle in the 2021 class who attends Jones High…
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For all of the hype and drama that surrounded Florida’s recruiting efforts in the week before the early signing period, Wednesday fell abundantly flat. The Gators finished the day with the eighth-ranked class, fulfilling plenty of needs along the way. However, it felt a bit like waking up on Christmas morning to find that you…
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Gators in the NFL Week 15 Janoris Jenkins (corner) is now a New Orleans Saint. The 2016 Pro-Bowler was waived by the New York Giants and claimed by the Saints, as he’s had one of the best seasons among players at his position. The 31-year-old is in the top 10 in interceptions (four) and passes…
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Early Signing Day is this Wednesday and I thought it might be fun to take a look at a few different possibilities for Dan Mullen’s third — or technically second and a half — recruiting class. Currently, the Gators have the seventh-ranked class with 24 total commitments. With a few early enrollees already on campus,…
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Florida has certainly been on a recruiting hot streak as of late and that streak continued on Friday night when Mordecai McDaniel pledged his commitment to the Gators. Although originally committed to the University of Tennessee, the St. John’s College High School star broke hearts on Rocky Top when he decommitted and chose one of…
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Dan Mullen has struck again. Just two days after decommitting from Georgia, 4-Star OL Josh Braun has committed to Florida. Braun is a 6’6, 335 lb offensive tackle from Live Oak who attends Suwannee High. 247Sports has Braun ranked No. 231 overall in the 2020 recruiting cycle and No. 19 OT in the class. Braun…
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Jonathan Odom’s name may sound familiar to Florida football fans. If so, it’s likely they are remembering Jason Odom, an offensive lineman in the 90’s who earned All-SEC and All-American honors while donning the orange and blue. Jason Odom is Jonathan’s father. While the elder Odom created quite the legacy at UF (including a UF…
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have a rejuvenated 30 year old in their secondary. Joe Haden (corner, Pittsburgh Steelers) is having one of his best years in his 10th NFL season, and he showed out on Sunday in Arizona. Pittsburgh defeated the Cardinals 23-17, as Haden logged two critical interceptions and four tackles (all solo). No. 23’s…
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