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FILE - Miami running back Lorenzo Lingard runs in for a touchdown during the second half an NCAA college football game against Savannah State, Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. No. 5 Florida will rely on a number of newcomers, including Lorenzo Lingard, as it tries to dethrone rival Georgia in the Southeastern Conference’s East Division. Some of them are freshmen, others are transfers. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
No. 5 Florida counting on early help from several newcomers

By Mark Long Sep. 15, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Florida State interim head coach Odell Haggins celebrates his team's 49-12 victory over Alabama State in an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
No. 8 Florida trying to end 4-game home skid against FSU

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
No. 8 Florida hoping to end decade-old home skid to FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 26, 2019 05:41 PM EST

Florida coach Dan Mullen arrives before the start of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Florida in Jacksonville, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
No. 11 Florida looks for different outcome against Missouri

By Mark Long Nov. 12, 2019 02:29 PM EST

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

South Carolina's Mon Denson (34) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
No. 9 Florida bounces back with 38-27 win over Gamecocks

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 19, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws long during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Quarterbacks at Florida, LSU off to impressive starts

By Steve Megargee And John Zenor Oct. 09, 2019 03:03 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Josh Hammond (10) celebrates with running back Lamical Perine (2) after catching a touchdown pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Perine, defense lift No. 10 Florida past No. 7 Auburn, 24-13

By Mark Long Oct. 05, 2019 07:18 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) passes under pressure from Utah State defensive end Tipa Galeai (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
No. 10 Florida beats No. 7 Auburn 24-13 at Swamp

By The Associated Press Oct. 05, 2019 05:16 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

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Florida tight end C'yontai Lewis (80) runs for an 11-yard touchdown on a pass play past UAB cornerback Brontae Harris (33) during the first half of an NCAA college football game,in Gainesville, Fla. C’yontai Lewis’ losing streak to Florida State feels even longer than it actually is. Not only has the Florida tight end lost all four games to the Seminoles during his college career, but the fifth-year senior was part of another setback in 2013. Lewis was on his official visit to Florida that year and witnessed the program’s worst defeat (37-7) to rival FSU since 1988. So Lewis is essentially 0-5 against the ‘Noles. “It’s the biggest game of the year,” he said. “I’ve just got to get a win against them. ... I’ve just got to get that win, get the streak going. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 13 Florida trying to end 5-game slide against rival FSU

By Mark Long Nov. 20, 2018 03:36 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates with fans as he leaves the field after defeating LSU in an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla. A week ago, the SEC had four teams in the top eight: No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Georgia, No. 5 LSU and No. 8 Auburn. Instead, LSU, Auburn and Kentucky lost, allowing the three teams that beat them to either remain ranked or enter the AP Top 25. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
No. 14 Florida expects to face stiff test at Vanderbilt

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 12, 2018 10:10 AM EDT