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A third Florida soccer player has been given a conference honor this month. Freshman midfielder, Kai Tsakiris, was named co-SEC Freshman of the Week. The award comes after Tsakiris drew and converted a penalty kick against No. 17 Georgia in Friday night’s matchup in Athens. After two unanswered goals from Georgia, Tsakiris was able to […] The post Kai Tsakiris Named SEC Freshman of the Week appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are quietly having an incredible start to the season. They sit at 3-1 after their win at the then-undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. That’s good enough to be tied with the Indianapolis Colts for first place in the AFC South. Although they had different results on the field, both the Tampa […] The post NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Another Jaguars Victory Leads to Leap Up appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Week 4 of the NFL season wrapped up with the Miami Dolphins finally collecting their first win Monday. The 1-3 club defeated the New York Jets 27-21 in Miami Gardens behind a surprising performance by a newcomer. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) were quite the opposite this week. While the Bucs fell for the first […] The post NFL Week 4 Fantasy Recap: Waller Emerges, Receiver Injuries Take Toll appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida Gators’ matchup against the No. 6 ranked Texas A&M Aggies is now set for a primetime kickoff. While an exact time has not been announced, the game will begin at 7:00, 7:30 or 7:45 p.m. on Oct. 11. The Gators are currently on a three-game losing streak before facing the No. 9 ranked […] The post Florida-Texas A&M Set for Primetime Kickoff Oct. 11 appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Among the many reasons for Florida’s sluggish 1-3 start to the year, the offensive performance five weeks into the season has been anything but desirable. Struggles at the quarterback position, poor offensive line play, lack of big plays down the field and injuries have all contributed to some gaudy offensive rankings. UF ranks 113th in […] The post ‘I Get It’: Billy Napier Stands Firm as Gators Ready for No. 9 Texas appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Be on the look out for Tim Tebow and the SEC Nation crew on Saturday when Florida hosts No. 9 Texas for the first time since 1940. SEC Nation announced its destination for Week 6 and set its sights on Gainesville. The pregame show, with much fanfare, is hosted by UF alumna Laura Rutledge. She’s […] The post Tim Tebow, SEC Nation Select Gators-Texas Matchup appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

What do Archie Manning, Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, and now Arch Manning have in common? Their last name, yes, but also, all three played in the SEC. Although Archie never played against Florida while at Ole Miss, Peyton and Eli did. On Saturday, their nephew Arch will join them as a starter against Florida at […] The post Archie to Arch: How Florida Fares vs. Manning Family appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The 2025 MLB regular season is finally over. After six months of ups and downs, multiple former UF players broke out and became dominant for their respective teams. Florida also had some notable individuals advance in their organizations. Let’s break down how the Gators fared at the MLB level this season. The big name is […] The post Gators in MLB: Highlights from the 2025 Season appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida football team is coming off of its first bye week of the 2025 season and is looking to bounce back following a 26-7 loss to No. 3 Miami, which dropped Florida to 1-3 for the first time since 1986. With six ranked opponents remaining on Florida’s schedule, the bye came at a perfect […] The post Post-Bye: How Gators Have Performed Following Week of Rest appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

After a week of competitive play, Florida men’s and women’s tennis has returned from the ITA All-American Championships with Florida’s strongest finish coming from the men in the doubles round. In the Tulsa, Oklahoma, event, doubles partners Henry Jefferson and Tanapatt Nirundorn fought to the semifinals. The two entered the tournament as the preseason No. […] The post Gators Tennis Wraps Up ITA All-American appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.