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Florida used a dominant offensive performance to shock No. 9 Texas 29-21 on Saturday and deliver the Longhorns a second loss. The Gators delivered one of the best defensive performances of the Billy Napier era to shut down Arch Manning and leave The Swamp with a decisive win.
Beat Oklahoma (5-0, 1-0) and the Longhorns are back in the thick of the SEC title chase. And that’s the first step into getting the Longhorns back into the march toward the 12-team playoff. Texas made it to the conference title game with one loss last season.
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Kickoff time, channel released for Florida football's Week 8 game vs Mississippi State
The kickoff time and broadcast details were released for Florida football's Week 8 matchup against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Swamp.
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Tampa Bay Tech alum David Wilson breaks records in Florida Gators debut
Florida Gators wide receiver Dallas Wilson sure knows how to make a first impression after breaking several records in his first game.
Florida receiver Dallas Wilson’s long-awaited debut revived struggling quarterback DJ Lagway and staved off embattled coach Billy Napier’s much-anticipated exit.
With everything touch-and-go for Napier since a stunning Week 2 home loss against South Florida kicked off what was shaping up
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Grading the Gators: Stellar grades for Florida football in upset of No. 7 Texas at The Swamp
Save for a couple of offsides penalties on kickoffs, Florida's special teams played at a high level. Receiver Taylor Spierto blocked a Texas punt, leading to a safety that put the Gators up 19-7 before halftime. Trey Smack connected on field goals on 38 and 36 yards, while Tommy Doman averaged 39.0 yards per punt.
In his final game against Florida, Peyton Manning completed 29-of-51 passes for 353 yards for three touchdowns, but also threw two picks in a 33-20 Gators win. Fred Taylor rushed for 134 yards and Doug Johnson threw for three touchdowns in Florida's win.
Whether your wardrobe is primarily orange and blue or you just love a good college football game on TV, Gator traditions, chants, and cheers are something every Floridian knows an
Tebow also spoke about his playing career, highlighting his remarkable success at home, where he was 19-2 as the starting quarterback. Additionally, he was part of the winningest senior class in SEC history, finishing his career at Florida with an overall record of 48-7.