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Florida wide receiver Trevon Grimes (8) makes a touchdown catch for a touchdown against Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 10 Florida will be without top 4 pass catchers in Cotton

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 02:23 PM EST

FILE - Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) throws a pass against South Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Gainesville, Fla., in this Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, file photo. No. 6 Florida doesn't really even try to run the ball anymore. There's an occasional handoff here and there, but the Gators are mostly one-dimensional _ and that's fine with coach Dan Mullen, Heisman Trophy front-runner Kyle Trask and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Stalled ground game? Pass-happy Florida simply happy passing

By Mark Long Dec. 08, 2020 04:58 PM EST

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) releases a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning)
Kyle to Kyle gives No. 3 Florida potent passing combination

By Mark Long Sep. 28, 2020 06:03 PM EDT

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

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri in Columbia, Mo. Mullen had several players miss the team’s opening training camp practice Monday, Aug. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Ex-Penn State WR Shorter gets waiver to play now at Florida

By Mark Long Sep. 11, 2020 10:15 AM EDT

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 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

Missouri wide receiver Barrett Banister, left, catches a pass as Florida defensive back Shawn Davis defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Trask, stingy defense lead Florida over Missouri, 23-6

By Joe Walljasper Nov. 16, 2019 03:41 PM EST

Florida head coach Dan Mullen disputes a call by officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida hoping to avoid another 'Cocktail Party' hangover

By Mark Long Nov. 07, 2019 01:23 PM EST

Florida's Kyle Trask throws a pass against South Carolina in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Columbia, SC. Florida defeated South Carolina 38-27. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)
Georgia vs Florida an elimination game for SEC East, playoff

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2019 12:37 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. LSU won 42-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
South Carolina hopes for another upset against No. 9 Florida

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 18, 2019 10:15 AM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen celebrates in front of fans as he leaves the field after defeating Auburn in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 7 Florida embraces underdog role against 5th-ranked LSU

By Mark Long Oct. 10, 2019 06:48 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) reaches for extra yards ahead of Kentucky safety Jordan Griffin (3) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 9 Florida rallies past Kentucky 29-21 in SEC opener

By Gary B. Graves Sep. 14, 2019 11:07 PM EDT

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) is chased by the Arkansas State defense as he scores a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Trevor Lawrence, No. 1 Clemson beat nemesis Syracuse 41-6

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2019 05:11 PM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Terry Wilson (3) knees and grabs his left knee after being injured on a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
No. 9 Florida avoiding any 'revenge' talk against Kentucky

By Mark Long Sep. 12, 2019 04:26 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

Miami running back Cam'Ron Harris (23) knocks Florida linebacker Ventrell Miller, bottom, to the ground as he is tackled during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Inconsistent Franks, No. 8 Florida rally to beat Miami 24-20

By Mark Long Aug. 24, 2019 11:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2002 file photo, Florida's tight end Aaron Walker, (82) loses his helmet as he is hit by Miami defenders Sean Taylor (26) and Maurice Sikes (36) during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game, in Gainesville, Fla. The Florida-Miami series has been one-sided of late. The Hurricanes have won seven of the last eight and 12 of 16. But the teams separated by 300 miles have provided several instant classics and plenty of hard feelings over the previous 80 years. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack, File)
Rivalry renewed? Florida, Miami add to once-heated series

By Mark Long Aug. 20, 2019 04:45 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws as he runs a drill while the NCAA college football team opens fall practice in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, July 26, 2019. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida opens fall camp amid highest expectations in decade

By Mark Long Jul. 26, 2019 05:37 PM EDT