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For one last time this season, let’s take a look at Florida’s opponent: Florida State. The Gators (3-8) look to eliminate the Seminoles from bowl game contention for the second straight year. In 2023, Florida State did just that to Florida in Gainesville, so this rivalry is even more of a revenge match. That game […] The post Scouting Florida State: Gators Face Bowl-Hunting Seminoles appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

On third-and-10 in the fourth quarter of a top-10 showdown between the third-ranked Florida State Seminoles and the seventh-ranked Florida Gators in 1993, the home team hoped the deafening noise of more than 85,000 fans in “The Swamp” could help stop the FSU drive led by eventual Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Charlie Ward. Trailing 27-21, Ward […] The post WRUF Analysis: No Statistical Home-Field Edge for Gators in FSU Rivalry appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

When the Florida Gators host the Florida State Seminoles, fans are almost always promised something special. But, for one of the most storied rivalries in college football history, there may be more at stake for one program this season. On Oct. 19, the Gators fired coach Billy Napier. The Seminoles might not be all that […] The post How Coaches Have Defined Florida–FSU Rivalry for Decades appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Less than two weeks remain until the College Football Playoff Selection Show on Dec. 7. At this point in the season, almost no programs are likely to make a last-minute showing to allow them into the playoffs. However, it is rivalry weekend, meaning the stakes have never been higher for teams that don’t want their […] The post Playoff Pressure: Miami Fights to Stay Alive, While Ohio State, Vanderbilt Face Rivalry Tests appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Four vacant SEC coaching jobs, one Lane Kiffin. The most sought after man in college football has still not decided what his final decision is, will it be Florida? Kiffin will announce his decision Nov. 29, the day after the Egg Bowl between the Rebels and Mississippi State, Ole Miss athletic director Keith Carter said […] The post Lane Kiffin Watch: Latest in Gators’ Search for New Coach appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Rivalry weekend is here and each matchup has big implications for the College Football Playoff. Let’s take a look at the teams that have likely clinched the postseason and teams fighting to finish the season in the top 12. The Top 7 Ohio State, Indiana and Texas A&M remain undefeated heading into the final week […] The post CFP Scenarios With One Week Left in Regular Season appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

It is the season of giving and showing thanks for everything in life, with one exception: college football. Because when everyone else is showing kindness and gratitude, college football’s biggest weekend of the year tends to bring out the worst in each other. The regular-season finale, otherwise known as “Rivalry Week,” showcases teams going up […] The post ‘They Don’t Like Me, I Don’t Like Them’: Florida–FSU Rivalry Nears Full Boil appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida gymnastics signee Dulcy Caylor announced Tuesday that she will defer her enrollment at UF, as she pursues a spot on Team USA at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. After signing her National Letter of Intent on Nov. 12, she will come to Gainesville for the 2029 season rather than 2027. “Representing Team USA […] The post Gymnastics Signee Dulcy Caylor Defers UF Enrollment for 2028 Olympics appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida running back Jadan Baugh has been one of the most reliable anchors this season. The sophomore’s steady output has kept the offense afloat through adversity from week to week. And while his production has pushed him within 96 yards of a 1,000-yard season heading into Saturday’s rivalry matchup with Florida State, becoming the 10th […] The post Florida’s Rock-Solid Jadan Baugh Chases History in Season Finale appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida defensive tackle Caleb Banks could have foregone his senior season to pursue the NFL Draft at the end of the 2024 season. Instead, Banks returned for his final season with hopes of bringing Florida back to a premier college football program. Following a breakout redshirt-junior year, when Banks tallied 21 total tackles (10 solo), […] The post ‘Kept Fighting’: Caleb Banks’ Faith-Driven Return Defines Heart of Gators appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.