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Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) makes the catch ahead of Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kyle Pitts turns pro less than 12 hours after SEC title game

By Mark Long Dec. 20, 2020 11:09 AM 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) throws a pass over Auburn defensive end Nick Coe (91) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Florida QB Trask 'progressing along nicely' from knee injury

By Mark Long Oct. 07, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 13, 2019, file photo, Miami quarterback Jarren Williams (15) sets up to pass during an NCAA college football scrimmage in Miami. Florida and Miami have the college football stage to themselves for 3 ½ hours Saturday, a new chapter in their once-heated and forever-storied rivalry. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP, File)
No. 8 Florida, Miami embrace spotlight as they start season

By Mark Long Aug. 23, 2019 12:55 PM EDT

No. 8 Florida, Miami renew rivalry, usher in new season

By The Associated Press Aug. 23, 2019 10:51 AM EDT
No. 8 Florida (10-3 last season) vs. Miami (7-6) at Orlando, Florida, Saturday at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Line: Florida by 7. Series record:...

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) runs with the ball as head coach Dan Mullen watches during an NCAA college football practice in Gainesville, Fla. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP, File)
Inconsistent QB Franks an X-factor for Florida, Mullen

By Mark Long Aug. 12, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, talks with quarterback Feleipe Franks (13) on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Charleston Southern Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Florida gets Mullen era off to rousing start with 53-6 win

By Mark Long Sep. 01, 2018 06:51 PM EDT