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Mississippi wide receiver Malik Heath catches a pass past Alabama defensive back DeMarcco Hellams (2) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alabama won 30-24. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)

Column: Enjoy a couple of months without Bama and Nick Saban

By Paul Newberry Nov. 18, 2022 02:05 PM EST

South Carolina tight end Traevon Kenion (12) and quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) celebrate after their win against Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Florida looks to close out home slate with win vs Gamecocks

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Florida wide receiver Caleb Douglas (12) celebrates with a drum major mace on the sideline after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Washington, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Mizzou, Florida looking for 1st victory in conference play

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 08:52 AM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is brought down by Miami (Ohio) defensive lineman Caiden Woullard (90) and defensive lineman Brian Ugwu, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb)

All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play

By Mark Long Sep. 08, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

Florida coach Billy Napier, front right, and quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) watch from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Victorious debut provides validation for Napier at Florida

By Mark Long Sep. 05, 2022 04:35 PM EDT

Florida safety Trey Dean III (0) and teammates celebrate after defeating Utah in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Richardson shines, Burney seals Florida's win vs No. 7 Utah

By Mark Long Sep. 03, 2022 10:48 PM EDT

FILE - Utah quarterback Cameron Rising warms ups before the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Pasadena, Calif. Rising isn’t facing a battle to be Utah’s starting quarterback heading into a new season. Rising cemented his spot atop the depth chart when he led the Utes to their first ever Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl berth a season ago. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

No. 7 Utah opens with unprecedented hype vs Florida, Napier

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2022 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. No. 7 Utah visits Florida Field on Saturday, Sept. 3, for what will arguably be the Gators' biggest non-conference game in nearly a decade. (AP Photo/John Bazemore), File

No. 7 Utah opens much-anticipated season in sweltering Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2022 08:39 AM EDT

FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference Media Days, on July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. Napier’s recruiting prowess has been on display the last two months. The team's 2023 class is now ranked in the top 10 by Rivals and 247 Sports. The bump coincides with Florida opening an $85 million facility that should help get the program back on level footing with the Southeastern Conference heavyweights. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Napier has Florida prepared, confident for daunting opener

By Mark Long Aug. 30, 2022 11:51 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. Meyer is returning to Fox's “Big Noon Saturday” college football pregame show after his NFL coaching career lasted less than one full season. Fox announced Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, that Meyer would rejoin the show he was part of for its first two seasons. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong File)

Urban Meyer back on Fox's "Big Noon Saturday" post-NFL

Aug. 19, 2022 05:22 PM EDT

Florida head coach Billy Napier speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New coach, new facility have Florida eyeing better results

By Mark Long Aug. 16, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 16, 2022 02:50 AM EDT

Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman speaks during NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Georgia, Alabama coping with high expectations at top of SEC

By Charles Odum Jul. 20, 2022 04:06 PM EDT

Florida paying $1M to each of Billy Napier's 3 coordinators

Jul. 01, 2022 10:05 AM EDT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is paying each of coach Billy Napier's three coordinators $1 million annually. Offense coordinator Rob Sale and co...

FILE - Florida quarterback Emory Jones warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Jones is leaving Florida after just two days of spring practice. Jones announced Saturday, March 19, 2022, he is entering the NCAA transfer portal, an about-face for a fifth-year senior who earlier this week said he wanted to give new coach Billy Napier and his staff a chance. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)

Florida QB Emory Jones transferring after 2 spring practices

By Mark Long Mar. 19, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

New Florida head football coach Billy Napier, right, and athletic director Scott Stricklin pose for a photo as Napier is introduced during a news conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida's Stricklin gets extension, nearly doubles salary

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2021 06:11 PM EST

Florida head coach interim Greg Knox watch play against Central Florida during the first half of the Gasparilla Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Bowser boosts UCF to 29-17 Gasparilla Bowl win over Florida

By Mark Didtler Dec. 23, 2021 11:17 PM EST

Florida, UCF battle for bragging rights in Gasparilla Bowl

By Fred Goodall Dec. 22, 2021 02:49 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over. The neighboring programs haven’t faced each other on the football field since...

Keene, Central Florida take on Florida in Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 02:03 PM EST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Gasparilla Bowl: Central Florida (8-4) against Florida (6-6), Dec. 23, 7:00 p.m. Eastern (ESPN). Line: Florida by 6 1/2, according...