Florida looks to close out home slate with win vs Gamecocks
November 10, 2022 GMTSouth Carolina (6-3, 3-3 SEC) at Florida (5-4, 2-4), Saturday, 4 p.m. EST (SEC Network)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: Florida by 8 1/2
Mizzou, Florida looking for 1st victory in conference play
October 6, 2022 GMTMissouri (2-3, 0-2 SEC) at Florida (3-2, 0-2), Noon ET, Saturday (ESPNU)
Line: Florida by 10 1/2 according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 7 Utah opens with unprecedented hype vs Florida, Napier
September 1, 2022 GMTNo. 7 Utah (0-0) at Florida (0-0), Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Line: Utah by 2 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
New coach, new facility have Florida eyeing better results
August 16, 2022 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Billy Napier’s methodical, multifaceted approach to returning Florida to national prominence might actually be on a fast track.
Napier’s recruiting prowess has been on display the last two months, culminating with the Gators’ 2023 class breaking into the top 10 in national rankings by Rivals and 247 Sports.
PICK SIX: Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot
August 16, 2022 GMTLast season, 30 major college football programs made coaching changes, including some of the bluest bloods in the sport — Southern California, Oklahoma, Notre Dame and LSU among them — in what was a historic hiring cycle.
Bowser, O’Keefe shine for UCF in Gasparilla Bowl win
December 24, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Isaiah Bowser ran for 155 yards and two touchdowns, Ryan O’Keefe had 85 yards on seven receptions, and Central Florida earned Sunshine State bragging rights by beating Florida 29-17 in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.
Florida, UCF battle for bragging rights in Gasparilla Bowl
December 22, 2021 GMTTAMPA, 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 Florida won 42-0 during its 2006 national championship season.
Napier’s Florida staff starts taking shape with Toney, Hocke
December 6, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — New Florida coach Billy Napier's staff is starting to take shape.
Napier hired four assistants who spent the last four years with him at Louisiana-Lafayette, including Patrick Toney as the team's co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach and Mark Hocke as the team's associate head coach and director of strength and conditioning.
Battle of Florida: Gators vs. UCF in Gasparilla Bowl
December 5, 2021 GMTUCF (8-4, American Athletic) vs. Florida (6-6, SEC), Dec. 23, 7 p.m. ET
Iowa, Kentucky will meet for the first time in Citrus Bowl
December 5, 2021 GMTNo. 25 Kentucky (9-3, SEC) vs. No. 17 Iowa (10-3, Big Ten), Jan. 1, 1 p.m. ET
Tim Tebow would ‘love’ to coach but focused on charity work
December 2, 2021 GMTTim Tebow was visiting with Auburn athletic director Allen Greene along with fellow members of ESPN’s SEC Nation crew when he got a text message from a friend last week congratulating him on becoming the head coach at Florida.
Florida hires La-Lafayette coach Napier to replace Mullen
November 28, 2021 GMTFlorida went back to Nick Saban's coaching tree in hopes of finding its next great coach.
The Gators hired Louisiana-Lafayette’s Billy Napier on Sunday, ending a quick process that landed them their top target a week after firing Dan Mullen.
Florida tops rival FSU 24-21 for 3rd straight in series
November 27, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Zach Carter made his way to one corner of the Swamp and found himself celebrating alongside the Florida band.
His next move? Directing, of course.
“I stayed on beat!" said Carter, one of 27 seniors playing their final game at Florida Field.
Florida turns to longtime SEC assistant Knox amid transition
November 22, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Greg Knox is stepping in for Dan Mullen for the second time in five years. A 27-year veteran of Southeastern Conference football and a winner in his only game as an interim head coach, Knox knows how to handle a staff.
Florida fires coach Dan Mullen, completing stunning fall
November 21, 2021 GMTOne bad season at Florida was one too many for Dan Mullen.
The standard for success when it comes to coaching the Gators is about as high as it can get in college football.
Florida fired Mullen on Sunday, a day after his sixth loss in nine games, two months after the Gators went toe-to-toe with defending national champion Alabama and a year after they had a chance to make the College Football Playoff.
Gators coach Dan Mullen on hot seat heading to Mizzou
November 19, 2021 GMTDan Mullen first came to the Southeastern Conference as the offensive coordinator for Urban Meyer at Florida in 2005, and every day of every year since that point Mullen has felt as if he was coaching for his job.
Florida sticking with QB Jones at Mizzou, moving forward
November 15, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen is sticking with quarterback Emory Jones for Saturday’s game at Missouri and probably the rest of the season.
Jones is coming off a record-setting performance in a 70-52 victory against lower-division Samford.
Florida rallies to beat Samford 70-52 in Swamp shootout
November 13, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen celebrated his team's 70-52 victory against lower-division Samford like nothing was wrong.
He sang with his team, posed for pictures, shook hands with fans and then made excuses for one of the worst defensive performances in school history.
Florida looks to regroup, end skid against FCS foe Samford
November 11, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — It doesn’t really matter what embattled Florida coach Dan Mullen says or does at this point. It’s more important to see how his team responds down the stretch in an otherwise lost season.
Mullen contrite, confident he can fix Florida’s problems
November 9, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen fired two close friends in hopes of saving his program — and maybe, ultimately, his job.
Mullen also took responsibility for the team’s failures, offering an assessment that anyone who has watched the Gators' slide this season already knew.
Florida QB Richardson hurts knee dancing in hotel, sits out
November 8, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina.
Coach Dan Mullen said Monday that Richardson was “gimping around” the football facility Monday.
Reeling Florida fires veteran assistants Grantham, Hevesy
November 8, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida fired defensive coordinator Todd Grantham and offensive line coach John Hevesy on Sunday, parting with the two assistants one day after a 40-17 loss at South Carolina.
Struggling Florida, South Carolina meet with similar issues
November 4, 2021 GMTCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Quarterback concerns and struggles in the Southeastern Conference are issues both Florida and South Carolina are familiar with this season.
It's been a disappointing season for the Gators and Gamecocks, though probably worse for Gators coach Dan Mullen given the preseason expectations.
Florida’s Richardson has concussion, uncertain to play at SC
November 3, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is recovering from a concussion, potentially opening the door for Emory Jones to start at South Carolina on Saturday.
Richardson was knocked out of last week's 34-7 loss to top-ranked Georgia following a hit to the head/neck area.
Florida coach Mullen shutters media access for the week
November 1, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dan Mullen’s strange and subpar season took another twist Monday when the Florida coach canceled media access to players and coordinators for the remainder of the week.
AP Top 25 Podcast: What’s up with Dan Mullen? Week 9 preview
October 28, 2021 GMTIs Dan Mullen really on the hot seat at Florida? How did things flip so fast for the coach who took the Gators to three straight New Year's Six games and pushed Alabama in the SEC championship last year?
QB changes possible for Georgia, Florida in Cocktail Party
October 26, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen has fielded quarterback questions all season: Emory Jones? Anthony Richardson? Why Jones? Why not Richardson?
If he’s frustrated by the weekly inquiries, Mullen hasn’t shown it.
Spotlight on Florida’s Mullen could dim or intensify vs UGA
October 23, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — At best, Florida coach Dan Mullen is merely experiencing a down year. At worst, his team has plateaued and needs a leadership change.
Florida Flop: Sunshine State falls out of the AP Top 25
October 17, 2021 GMTFlorida has fallen out of the AP Top 25.
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Mullen faces scrutiny; No. 2 Iowa upset
October 17, 2021 GMTIn the Southeastern Conference, the coach on the hot seat can change from week to week.
Welcome, Dan Mullen.
Florida's man had a lot of explaining to do Saturday after the 20th-ranked Gators lost to LSU and last week's coach-in-big-trouble Ed Orgeron.
Jones’ career day helps No. 20 Florida blank Vanderbilt 42-0
October 9, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Emory Jones has unwaveringly supported backup Anthony Richardson all season. He eagerly coached Richardson from the sideline. He enthusiastically cheered for Richardson after every big play.
No. 20 Florida seeks bounce-back performance against Vandy
October 7, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida needs a pick-me-up, and there are few better cures for a broken-hearted Gators team than having Vanderbilt next on the schedule.
The 20th-ranked Gators will host the skidding Commodores for homecoming Saturday.
Sing, dance? Mullen would do anything to pack Swamp vs Vols
September 23, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dan Mullen is willing to perform a “Fancy Like” rendition at midfield.
The Florida coach vowed to sing, dance or “whatever we need” to entice fans to fill the Swamp again Saturday night against Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee (2-1, 0-0 SEC).
No. 11 Florida finds success despite dumping pass-happy ways
September 22, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Later, Gators. Chameleons might be a better team name for Florida this season.
Coach Dan Mullen has successfully transformed his finesse offense — the one that led the nation in passing in 2020 behind Kyle Trask, Kyle Pitts and Kadarius Toney — into a formidable ground attack that nearly stunned top-ranked and defending national champion Alabama.
Mullen: QB Richardson to ‘do a little bit more at practice’
September 20, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson will “probably do a little bit more at practice” this week before the 11th-ranked Gators host Tennessee, coach Dan Mullen said Monday.
No. 1 Alabama holds off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in SEC opener
September 19, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams Saturday.
Week 3 Preview: Tide visits The Swamp; Rare SEC-B1G game
September 17, 2021 GMTThe last time Florida beat Alabama, Tim Tebow was the Gators' quarterback and the team was on its way to a second national title under coach Urban Meyer.
Tebow is now retired and Meyer is coaching in the NFL.
No. 1 Alabama puts streak on line vs Florida in packed Swamp
September 16, 2021 GMTNo. 1 Alabama (2-0) at No. 11 Florida (2-0), Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT (CBS).
Line: Alabama by 14 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Florida’s Mullen ignoring QB calls for Richardson over Jones
September 13, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida backup quarterback Anthony Richardson, one of college football's more dynamic players through two games, is expected to practice this week while recovering from a strained right hamstring.
QB debate continues as No. 13 Florida routs USF 42-20
September 11, 2021 GMTTAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Starter Emory Jones or backup Anthony Richardson.
Florida coach Dan Mullen insists the 13th-ranked Gators (2-0) don't have a quarterback controversy or a reason to change the depth chart after Richardson outplayed Jones for the second straight game in a 42-20 rout of South Florida on Saturday.
Mullen goes for 100th victory as No. 13 Florida visits USF
September 9, 2021 GMTNo. 13 Florida (1-0) at South Florida (0-1), Saturday at 1 p.m. EDT (ABC).
Line: Florida by 28 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Jones starts, Richardson shines as No. 13 Florida wins 35-14
September 5, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen insists he has no quarterback controversy: Emory Jones is the starter, and Anthony Richardson remains the backup following a 35-14 victory against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night in which one clearly outplayed the other.
No. 13 Florida counting on improved defense in opener vs FAU
September 2, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s defense was historically bad last season, so dreadful at times that fans were clamoring to fire everyone.
The Gators allowed 30.8 points a game, the school’s most in more than a hundred years, and were equally ineffective against the run and the pass.
Florida QB Emory Jones gets his chance after waiting 3 years
August 30, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Emory Jones first landed on Dan Mullen’s recruiting radar seven years ago.
Jones was a high school freshman in LaGrange, Georgia, and Mullen was scouring the country for another spread quarterback at Mississippi State.
Tough task for No. 13 Florida: replacing Pitts, Toney, Trask
August 17, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s most prolific offensive trio in decades, maybe even in school history, is gone. Tight end Kyle Pitts, receiver Kadarius Toney and quarterback Kyle Trask left behind gaping holes for the 13th-ranked Gators to fill this season.
Florida CB Jaydon Hill tears knee ligament, out for season
August 12, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida cornerback and projected starter Jaydon Hill will miss the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, an injury coach Dan Mullen called a "massive disappointment.”
Florida to spend training camp in hotel to combat COVID-19
August 5, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will spend at least part of its training camp in a hotel as coach Dan Mullen searches for ways to avoid another COVID-19 outbreak within the program.
The Gators begin three weeks of fall practice Friday, with Mullen understanding much more about the coronavirus than he did a year ago or even a month ago.
Mullen, Gators adapting to life with new QB, playmakers
July 19, 2021 GMTHOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen puts a positive spin on losing his three best offensive playmakers.
The Gators are replacing Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask at quarterback and two first-round NFL draft picks, wide receiver Kadarius Toney and tight end Kyle Pitts.
Florida gives Mullen 3-year extension, $1.5M raise annually
June 1, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida football coach Dan Mullen received a three-year contract extension worth an additional $1.5 million annually following a disappointing season that closed with a three-game losing streak and included several public relations missteps and NCAA sanctions.
Questions rise about Dan Mullen’s coaching future at Florida
January 5, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen could be on the verge of opting out.
One week after insisting he hadn’t even thought about the NFL, there are reports that Mullen might walk away from the Gators, telling NFL teams he’s interested in making the jump to the pros.
Florida QB Trask officially turns pro after record season
January 1, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Kyle Trask made his future plans official Thursday, formally announcing he’s declining an opportunity to return to school and entering the NFL draft...
Missouri, Florida scuffle on field at halftime in Swamp
November 1, 2020 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Missouri and Florida got into a benches-clearing scuffle at halftime that included several players throwing punches...
SEC postpones LSU-Florida game as Gators deal with outbreak
October 14, 2020 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No. 10 Florida and defending national champion LSU are now scheduled to play in December. Unfortunately for coach Dan Mullen, the stadium still won't be packed.
The Southeastern Conference postponed Saturday’s LSU-Florida game a day after Mullen had 19 players and coaches test positive for COVID-19.
Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to ‘pack Swamp’
October 12, 2020 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic...
Florida’s Mullen, Miami’s Diaz forged friendship decade ago
August 22, 2019 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dan Mullen and Manny Diaz first crossed paths a decade ago in Murfreesboro, Tennessee...
Florida’s Mullen provides no clarity on absent DB Huggins
August 6, 2019 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Dan Mullen insists he has "great clarity" regarding absentee defensive back John Huggins...
Torrian Gray leaves Redskins for Florida
January 22, 2019 GMTThe Redskins have lost another member of their coaching staff.
Defensive backscoach Torrian Gray left the team to take the same job at the University of Flordia, a source confirmed. Gray is the third coach to leave this offseason as special teams coordinator Ben Kotwica left for the Atlanta Falcons and outside linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti joined the Green Bay Packers.
Peach Bowl: Gators rout Michigan 41-15 to cap comeback year
December 29, 2018 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Florida capped its big comeback season — and left Michigan reeling again.
Lamical Perine had a 5-yard scoring catch and 53-yard touchdown run to lead No. 10 Florida's strong rushing attack Saturday, helping the Gators affirm their return to relevance with a 41-15 rout of No.
No. 14 Florida rallies to beat Vanderbilt after near brawl
October 13, 2018 GMTNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dan Mullen prefers not to talk about what prompted his 14th-ranked Florida Gators and the Vanderbilt Commodores to spill off the sidelines.
Derek Mason says a Florida player said something to the Vanderbilt coach.
Sold-out Swamp awaits No. 5 LSU, could help No. 22 Florida
October 5, 2018 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Swamp is sold out for the first time in nearly three years, a setting first-year Florida coach Dan Mullen would like to see more often.
Beating No. 5 LSU on Saturday surely would help Mullen's push to return Florida Field — and the 22nd-ranked Gators — to Southeastern Conference and national prominence.