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The “Lane Kiffin Bowl” didn’t disappoint. A strong first half from the Gators wasn’t enough to push them to their first road win of the season, falling 34-24 to Ole Miss in Oxford, but they didn’t go down without a fight. Florida held a 24-20 lead at halftime, but were shutout in the second half. […] The post Florida’s Strong Start Fades as Ole Miss Pulls Away in Second Half appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Are the Florida Gators capable of pulling off a season-defining upset in Oxford? As Lane Kiffin rumors heat up and Gainesville buzzes about the possibility of a massive coaching change, the Gators travel to take on a top-10 Ole Miss team fighting for a playoff spot. In this Gator GameDay breakdown, we dive into: Florida’s […] The post Gator GameDay: Florida at Ole Miss appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida men’s basketball takes on Miami in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown on Sunday. The No. 10 Gators enter the matchup at 2-1, while the Hurricanes are unranked, but have won their first three games. Expectations were high for the defending national champions going into the season. But Florida has met those high expectations thus far. […] The post Florida Basketball to Play Miami in Jacksonville Hoops Showdown appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida women’s basketball will face Navy in Annapolis, Maryland, on Sunday, trying to maintain its undefeated start to the 2025 season. The Gators are coming off a strong performance against Samford, winning 87-40 on Thursday while improving to 4-0 for only the sixth time in program history. The Gators’ defense was strong the whole night, […] The post Florida Women’s Basketball Face Navy on Sunday 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? As the season progresses, more contenders for the Kiffin Sweepstakes keep arising. Since the firing of Auburn coach Hugh Freeze, the buzz surrounding Kiffin has kept […] 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.

Florida gymnastics signed the four Gators in the 2026 recruiting class Wednesday for National Signing Day. Dulcy Caylor, Kieryn Finnell, Jayla Hang and Simone Rose signed on the dotted line to form one of the top classes in program history, cementing their commitment to the Gators beginning in the 2027 season. The quartet is rated […] The post Florida Gymnastics Secures Four Top Commits on Signing Day appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

Florida has seen its fair share of disappointment in multiple areas of the team this season. While most look at the shocking regression of quarterback DJ Lagway or the constant coaching distractions of former coach Billy Napier and now the question of who will replace him. Few will dig past that to find a vital […] The post Florida’s TJ Abrams Hopeful to Turn Unfortunate Situation into Opportunity appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

With just a handful of weeks remaining in the college football season, a loss for a playoff hopeful means more than ever. After a conference leading five teams from the SEC were included in the College Football Playoff Committee’s rankings released Tuesday, the conference plays host to several key matchups Saturday. Here are three to […] The post No. 10 Texas Faces No. 5 Georgia in SEC Championship Game Rematch appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

The Florida Gators are on the road again to face the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels after the worst loss of the season, 38-7 against Kentucky. Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin continues to be the heavy betting favorite for the vacant coaching position at Florida, but with his team primed for a playoff run, there […] The post Five Keys to Success for Florida vs. Ole Miss appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.

It was a clear and cool night to kick off the first FHSAA playoff game Thursday for No. 1 seed Buchholz at Citizens Field, where the Bobcats had to fight off the No. 8-seeded Oviedo Lions 49-41. Buchholz (10-1) rolled to a 28-7 lead in the second quarter before having to hold off the Lions […] The post Buchholz Defeats Oviedo, to Host Nease in 2nd Round of Class 6A Football Playoffs appeared first on WRUF 98.1 FM | 850 AM | 103.7 HD2 ESPN.