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FILE - New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, on Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Florida hired New York Giants offensive line coach Rob Sale to a similar position Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, leaving new Gators coach Billy Napier with just two staff spots remaining to fill. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Florida hires ex-Giants assistant Rob Sale as O-line coach

Jan. 11, 2022 03:33 PM EST

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Michigan, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Georgia won 34-11. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Rematch blues: Bama tries to buck history in CFP title game

By Paul Newberry Jan. 05, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell watches his team warm up before the Cotton Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Alabama, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter)
DB Hill starts Orange Bowl for Michigan after late arrival

Stephen Hawkins Dec. 31, 2021 04:54 PM EST

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh speaks during a coaches luncheon ahead of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Miami. Michigan will play Georgia in the Orange Bowl on Friday, Dec. 31. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Avoiding coronavirus part of quieter bowl week for CFP teams

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 31, 2021 02:32 AM EST

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Clemson, Iowa State close down seasons in Cheez-It Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 28, 2021 12:15 PM EST

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...

Louisiana-Lafayette running back Montrell Johnson (4) is tackled by Marshall defensive back Micah Abraham (6) in the first half of the New Orleans Bowl NCAA football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Lewis leads No. 16 ULL to 36-21 N.O. Bowl win over Marshall

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2021 01:34 AM EST

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher walks the sideline during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Amid signing day chaos, SEC powers grab top recruits

By Eric Olson Dec. 15, 2021 06:38 PM EST

FIEL - Florida defensive lineman Zachary Carter (6) encourages fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. He made his announcement on social media Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, thanking coaches from two regimes, fans, teammates and relatives (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Alabama at Florida 9/18/2021

Dec. 10, 2021 06:43 PM EST

FIEL - Florida defensive lineman Zachary Carter (6) encourages fans during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, on Sept. 18, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. Carter is opting out of the team’s bowl game to begin preparing for the NFL draft. He made his announcement on social media Friday, Dec. 10, 2021, thanking coaches from two regimes, fans, teammates and relatives (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Florida DE Zach Carter opts out of Gasparilla Bowl vs UCF

Dec. 10, 2021 06:22 PM EST

Florida head football coach Billy Napier speaks to the media during his introductory NCAA college football news conference at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida signs veteran secondary coach Raymond away from LSU

Dec. 09, 2021 11:08 AM EST

New Florida NCAA college football head coach Billy Napier shakes hands with fans as he and his family arrive at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida's Billy Napier embraces 'scared money' catchphrase

By Mark Long Dec. 06, 2021 05:01 PM EST

Florida head football coach Billy Napier speaks to the media during his introductory NCAA college football news conference in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Stephen M. Dowell/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Napier's Florida staff starts taking shape with Toney, Hocke

Dec. 06, 2021 02:30 PM EST

New Florida NCAA college football head coach Billy Napier shakes hands with fans as he and his family arrive at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. [Brad McClenny/The Gainesville Sun via AP)
Florida's Napier plans to hire 'unprecedented' support staff

By Mark Long Dec. 05, 2021 07:16 PM EST

Florida quarterback Emory Jones looks for a receiver against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Battle of Florida: Gators vs. UCF in Gasparilla Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) escapes the grasp of Louisiana-Monroe linebacker Quae Drake (32) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lafayette, La., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
No. 16 Louisiana-Lafayette vs Marshall in New Orleans Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:06 PM EST

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) is grabbed by Louisville defensive back Chandler Jones (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Iowa, Kentucky will meet for the first time in Citrus Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 04:48 PM EST