Category: Fall Sports

Articles for the Fall Sports at the University of Florida

  • Hurricane Irma wreaks havoc on Florida’s athletics schedule

    As Hurricane Irma continues to churn in the Caribbean, with a projected path heading up the state of Florida, the University of Florida has had to adjust their athletics schedules accordingly. On Wednesday the UF administration cancelled one soccer game and two volleyball matches scheduled for this weekend. __________ #9 ranked Gators soccer announced Wednesday…

  • Florida cancels home opener against Northern Colorado

    The Florida Gators have reversed course and has chosen to cancel Saturday’s game against Northern Colorado. The game will not be rescheduled per the official press release. Florida had moved the game up to noon from an initial 7:30 PM kickoff. Every possible effort was made to play this game, but given circumstances, playing game…

  • BREAKING: Florida officially moves home opener to Saturday at noon

    The University of Florida finally has a decision in regards to this weekend’s football game in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The University has announced that Saturday’s football game against Northern Colorado will kickoff at noon instead of the 7:30 PM originally scheduled start time. .@GatorsFB vs. Northern Colorado Moved to Saturday at 12 p.m.…

  • #2 Gators split two games at Nike/Husky Invitational

    The Florida Gators soccer team traveled to the Seattle, WA compete in the Nike/Husky Invitational. The Gators split the two games they played. On Friday, the Gators fell to the Invitation’s hosts, Washington 1-0 in a hard fought defensive struggle. The only goal of the contest would come in the second minute when UW’s Shannon…

  • Florida coaching staff drops the ball in embarrassing loss to Michigan

    The offensive line is a strength for the Florida Gators football team. At least, that’s what we’ve heard from Jim McElwain since spring camp. However, in the season opening loss to Michigan on Saturday the offensive line looked anything but the part. Michigan was in the backfield for an astonishing 71 percent of Gators QB…

  • Florida names Franks starting QB

    At his post-practice press conference, Florida head coach Jim McElwain finally told the assembled media what they wanted to hear. McElwain told those reporters that redshirt freshman Feleipe Franks will start at quarterback against the Michigan Wolverines in Dallas on Saturday. Franks was a 4-star QB recruit who was originally committed to LSU, but flipped…

  • RB Jordan Scarlett and WR Rick Wells suspended by UF

    The Florida Gators just can’t seem to catch a break in the lead-up to their highly anticipated season opener against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. On Wednesday Florida announced the suspension of star RB Jordan Scarlett and WR Rick Wells. Head Coach Jim McElwain has announced that Jordan Scarlett and Rick Wells are suspended…

  • Florida Soccer, Volleyball make big moves in national polls

    After a banner weekend for the Florida Gators soccer and volleyball squads, both teams have seen their stock rise in the national polls. On Friday, each program defeated the (previously) #1 ranked teams in the country. Each program followed up those victories with a positive outcome in their next contest. Soccer defeated the Stanford Cardinal…

  • WR James Robinson suspended for opener against Michigan

    In a move that should surprise no one, Jim McElwain told media members that freshman WR James Robinson would not play against Michigan on Saturday. “No, of course not,” was McElwain’s response when asked if Robinson could play. “But I’m not giving up on him.” Robinson was cited last week for marijuana possession at an…

  • Kramer, Snyder earn SEC Player of the Week honors

    On Monday the SEC announced their week one volleyball honors. Not surprisingly, the Florida Gators were well represented after defeating #1 Texas and #5 Nebraska on consecutive days. Rachael Kramer was the SEC’s Offensive Player of the Week. Via the SEC Release: Offensive Player of the Week Rachael Kramer • Florida Sophomore • MB •…