C.J. Henderson
Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Virginia will seek Orange Bowl upset against No. 6 Florida

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 02:16 PM EST
Orange Bowl: Florida (10-2) at Virginia (9-4), Monday at 8 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Florida by 14 1/2. Series record:...

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, right, celebrates with his wife, Megan, left, and daughter Breelyn in front of fans after defeating Vanderbilt in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Unfamiliar rivals Florida, Virginia headed to Orange Bowl

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 08, 2019 04:25 PM EST

Florida's Henderson leaving school early, won't play in bowl

Dec. 06, 2019 05:43 PM EST
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback CJ Henderson is forgoing his senior season, entering the NFL draft and skipping the team's bowl game. ...

Florida running back Lamical Perine (2) is stopped after a short gain by the Georgia defense including linebacker Monty Rice (32) and defensive back J.R. Reed (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Fromm, Georgia beat Florida 24-17 in 'Cocktail Party'

By Mark Long Nov. 02, 2019 07:05 PM EDT

Vanderbilt tight end Jared Pinkney (80) is brought down by Missouri safety Joshuah Bledsoe (18) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
SEC showing off most promising crop of 1st-round NFL talent

By Mark Long Oct. 23, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Towson, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 03:20 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) rolls out to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn, Florida showcase 'big-boy ball' in top-10 matchup

By Mark Long Oct. 04, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leaves the field after defeating Towson in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Visor showdown in Swamp: Malzahn, Mullen lead unbeaten teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 02:01 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen greets fans as he leaves the field after defeating Towson in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 10 Florida getting 6 players back for 7th-ranked Auburn

By Mark Long Sep. 30, 2019 05:52 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) is tackled by Towson linebacker Chizurum Umunakwe (21) after a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Trask, No. 9 Florida handle FCS's Towson in Swamp, 38-0

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2019 06:56 PM EDT

Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) knocks down a pass attempt by Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida routs Tennessee 34-3, extends series dominance

By Mark Long Sep. 21, 2019 03:32 PM EDT

Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square (17) tries to bring down Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Tennessee gets another shot to upend Florida in the Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 20, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

UT Martin wide receiver Jaylon Moore, left, tries to get around Florida linebacker Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida visits Kentucky, seeking to avenge 2018 upset

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2019 03:07 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen acknowledges fans as he comes off the field after an NCAA college football game against UT Martin, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 9 Florida to play without WR Toney, maybe CB Henderson

By Mark Long Sep. 09, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Will winning keep Clemson at No. 1?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 09, 2019 03:08 AM EDT

Florida running back Lamical Perine, right, points to fans after scoring a touchdown against UT Martin on a 5-yard run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 11 Florida loses Toney, Henderson in win over UT Martin

By Mark Long Sep. 07, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Cincinnati defensive back Coby Bryant, right, interferes with Ohio State receiver Austin Mack trying to catch a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Bryant was penalized on the play. Ohio State beat Cincinnati 42-0. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 7 Michigan escapes with 24-21 2OT win over Army

By The Associated Press Sep. 07, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, sacks Tulane quarterback Jonathan Banks during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Chase Young is known to lead with his mouth. Being the loudest Buckeye on the field is part of the reason his teammates elected him a captain this season. The other part is that he can back it up the chattering. Young is Ohio State’s best player, a 6-foot-5, 265-pound man with startling quickness and a mean streak who rarely stops cheering, cajoling and trash-talking. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Ohio State's Young leads with his mouth, then backs it up

By Mitch Stacy Aug. 27, 2019 02:47 PM EDT

Florida players celebrate after defeating Miami 24-20 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 8 Florida ends up relying on defense again in opener

By Mark Long Aug. 25, 2019 04:18 PM EDT