Category: Football

  • FB: Florida K Evan McPherson named SEC Freshman of the Week

    Florida K Evan McPherson was named the SEC’s Freshman of the Week for his performance against Vanderbilt on Saturday, the league announced on Monday. Perfect on point after attempts; sent four of his seven kickoffs into the end zone for a touchback.@McPherson_Evan is the #SECFB Freshman of the Week. pic.twitter.com/8I2kTl5OXR — Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October…

  • FB: Gators check in at #11 in latest AP Poll

    Following Saturday’s gut check win in Nashville, the Gators move up in the polls. The trajectory has been upwardly mobile for three consecutive weeks. Dan Mullen‘s team checks into the Amway Coaches Poll at number 12. Meanwhile, the Gators fifth straight victory earns them a number 11 ranking in the AP poll. After beginning the…

  • FB: #14 Gators prove resilience in victory at Vanderbilt

    Florida: 37 Vanderbilt: 27 Nashville, TN –Following four consecutive wins, including two against ranked opponents, the Gators’ biggest opponent this weekend was themselves. Many experts called for the Commodores to keep things uncomfortably close with the 14th ranked Gators. After several self inflicted wounds for Florida, that’s exactly what they got. Florida completed a large…

  • FB: Previewing the Opponent: Vanderbilt

    Florida vs Vanderbilt 10.13.18 / 12:00 PM Vanderbilt Stadium ESPN One might think that after defeating the fifth-ranked team in the nation, you know what the 2018 Gators are made of. True, this team has accomplished much and proven more. But after three consecutive emotional victories against SEC opposition, it is this weekend that will…

  • FB: Recapping Dan Mullen’s Monday press conference

    On the heels of Florida’s big win over LSU on Saturday, Dan Mullen hosted his weekly press conference on Monday. After giving a quick update on injuries, he discussed the Gators offense, coaching, and preparing for a game that many feel could be a letdown after three very emotional wins. To lead off, there were…

  • FB: LB Vosean Joseph named Walter Camp National Defensive Player of the Week

    It seemed as if Vosean Joseph was in on every defensive play on Saturday night when the Gators upended then fifth ranked LSU, 27-19. The junior linebacker made things tough on QB Joe Burrow and the Tigers offense, racking up 14 tackles, 2 sacks, and 3.5 tackles for loss. On Sunday, Joseph was named the…

  • FB: Gators move to #14 in AP Poll after win against LSU

    The Florida Gators moved up eight spots in the latest AP Poll that was released on Sunday. The Gators find themselves ranked #14 in the newest poll after defeating LSU 27-19 on Saturday. The Tigers are slotted one spot ahead of Florida at #13. SEC schools currently ranked: 1 Alabama 2 Georgia 13 LSU 14…

  • FB: Gators upset #5 LSU at The Swamp

    Final: Florida 27, LSU 19 Gainesville, FL-The Swamp was sold out for the first time since 2015 as #22 Florida played host to the fifth ranked Tigers of LSU. Many wondered if the Gators had anything left in the tank after earning their first back to back wins on the road since 2012. But this…

  • FB: Previewing the opponent: LSU

    Florida vs LSU 10.6.18 / 3:30 PM Ben Hill Griffin Stadium CBS In 2016, the annual October clash between Florida and LSU found itself being postponed due to hurricane Matthew barreling towards the Atlantic coast of Florida. After much debate and several ridiculous allegations made by the LSU fan base, the game was finally rescheduled…

  • FB: Why the Kentucky loss was just what the Gators needed

    “There was a confidence, but in my opinion it wasn’t the right type of confidence. It was a confidence of ‘hey we’re Florida, we’re talented, we’ve got a lot of draft picks.’” –Tim Tebow talking about the Gators mindset entering the Kentucky game in the days following Florida’s loss to the Wildcats Now don’t get…