Category: Football

  • FB: Recapping Dan Mullen’s Monday press conference

    Gainesville, FL –– Dan Mullen held his weekly press conference on Monday and touched on several topics, including Feleipe Franks’ progression, LSU’s defense, the stadium atmosphere, and the 2008 championship team. Mullen opened the day with an injury update. “Nothing new to report. We had no injuries Saturday so whatever the status was last week,…

  • Gainesville, FL –-In what is becoming a recurring theme, Florida finds itself on the receiving end of SEC Player of the Week honors. This time, Jachai Polite earned the Defensive Lineman of the Week and freshman, Evan McPherson has been named SEC Freshman of the Week. Florida’s defense was dominant in Starkville this weekend, holding…

  • FB: Gators ranked #22 in AP Poll, face #5 LSU Saturday

    Florida football re-enters the Associated Press media poll after a pair of victories on the road in hostile environments. The Gators improved to 4-1 with a 13-6 victory at Mississippi State on Saturday. Florida’s only loss this season came against 5-0 (and #13) Kentucky. Florida faces #5 LSU in The Swamp this weekend. The Gators…

  • FB: Gators triumphant in Dan Mullen’s return to Starkville

    Florida: 13 Mississippi State: 6 Starkville, MS – The emotions were high in Starkville as the Bulldogs played host to the Florida Gators and former head coach, Dan Mullen. Since Mullen accepted the job at Florida, this date has been circled by State fans everywhere. The week leading up to the maligned homecoming was filled…

  • FB: Previewing the opponent: Mississippi State

    Florida at Mississippi State 9.22.18 / 6:00 PM Davis-Wade Stadium ESPN Saturday’s game in Starkville has many intriguing storylines. Forgoing the obvious one for a moment, let’s take a look at the others. The teams will be coming at each other from polar opposite sides of the emotional spectrum after last week’s results. The Gators…

  • FB: Gators commit Jaydon Hill tears ACL

    University of Florida commit Jaydon Hill will miss the remainder of his senior season after suffering a torn ACL. The four-star cornerback was planning to visit Gainesville for Florida’s game against Colorado State but was unable to make it due to the injury sustained the night before. Hill recently underwent surgery to repair the ligament…

  • FB: Recapping Dan Mullen’s Monday press conference

    Gainesville, FL –-With Tennessee in the rearview, it is time for Dan Mullen and the Gators to shift their focus to Mississippi State. Coach Mullen spoke briefly about the win on Rocky Top, preparations for Miss State, and his experiences in Starkville. Mullen’s first meeting with Tennessee as the Gators head coach resulted in six…

  • FB: RB Dameon Pierce named SEC Freshman of the Week

    Gainesville, FL –-Following a blowout win in front of a hostile Neyland Stadium crowd, the Gators are still winning. Dameon Pierce has been named the SEC Freshman of the Week. Pierce has been impressive in limited action this season and has not only earned reps in a crowded Florida backfield, he has become the team’s…

  • FB: Gators blow out Tennessee on Rocky Top

    Florida: 47 Tennessee: 21 Knoxville, TN – The Florida Gators made a big statement on Saturday night with a win over Tennessee at Neyland Stadium. The game marked only the second time in the series’ history that both schools were being led by first year head coaches. The win signifies that Florida is further along…

  • FB: Previewing the opponent: Tennessee

    Florida at Tennessee 9.22.18 / 7:00 PM Neyland Stadium ESPN As far as college rivalries go, the Gators and the Volunteers are a relatively new one. What they lack in longevity, they have made up for in bitterness. This rivalry has packed a century’s worth of bad blood into 47 meetings and often carried championship…