College football player eats lunch with boy with autism who was sitting alone
When Florida State University football players visited a Tallahassee middle school, one of them noticed a boy eating lunch by himself in the cafeteria.
When Florida State University football players visited a Tallahassee middle school, one of them noticed a boy eating lunch by himself in the cafeteria.
Alabama, LSU lead way on coaches preseason All-SEC teams
SEC West rivals Alabama and LSU each had 13 players make the coaches preseason all-conference teams.
SEC West rivals Alabama and LSU each had 13 players make the coaches preseason all-conference teams.
All eyes on Tampa for College Football Playoff National Championship
Kickoff to the college football season is still a week away for most teams, but the end of it is just around the corner.
Kickoff to the college football season is still a week away for most teams, but the end of it is just around the corner.
Gators name Luke Del Rio starting QB for season opener
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After attending three colleges in three years, quarterback Luke Del Rio is finally getting a chance to be the guy. Florida coach Jim McElwain named Del Rio his starter for the Sept. 3 season opener against UMass on Thursday, giving the college journeyman the nod over Purdue graduate transfer Austin Appleby.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — After attending three colleges in three years, quarterback Luke Del Rio is finally getting a chance to be the guy. Florida coach Jim McElwain named Del Rio his starter for the Sept. 3 season opener against UMass on Thursday, giving the college journeyman the nod over Purdue graduate transfer Austin Appleby.
McElwain hopes to help Callaway after marijuana admission
If Florida receiver Antonio Callaway's marijuana usage "becomes habitual," coach Jim McElwain said, there will be consequences.
If Florida receiver Antonio Callaway's marijuana usage "becomes habitual," coach Jim McElwain said, there will be consequences.
FSU's QB Francois focused on himself, not Winston
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Deondre Francois realizes he isn't going to escape comparisons to Jameis Winston. But as Florida State wraps up its first week of preseason practices, Francois is trying to gauge his progress by the expectations he has set. "If people want to compare me to Jameis they can do that. I'm not comparing myself to anyone," Francois on Sunday....
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Deondre Francois realizes he isn't going to escape comparisons to Jameis Winston. But as Florida State wraps up its first week of preseason practices, Francois is trying to gauge his progress by the expectations he has set. "If people want to compare me to Jameis they can do that. I'm not comparing myself to anyone," Francois on Sunday....
Florida hoping for fewer twists, more offense in 2016
Jim McElwain's second season at Florida can't possibly have as many twists as his first.
Jim McElwain's second season at Florida can't possibly have as many twists as his first.
AP source: Florida's Riles out for season with knee injury
A person familiar with the program tells The Associated Press that Florida will be without guard Antonio Riles for the season because of a knee injury.
A person familiar with the program tells The Associated Press that Florida will be without guard Antonio Riles for the season because of a knee injury.
UCF, North Carolina agree to football series in 2018, 2020
North Carolina and UCF have agreed to a football series in 2018 and 2020.
North Carolina and UCF have agreed to a football series in 2018 and 2020.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has no timetable for selecting Quarterback
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has a quarterback competition for the third time in four years. But as the Seminoles began practice on Tuesday, he isn't in a rush to select a starter. Three years ago, Fisher announced Jameis Winston won the job 10 days before the opener. Last year, he cut it a little closer, waiting until the Monday before the opener in deciding on Everett Golson.
Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher has a quarterback competition for the third time in four years. But as the Seminoles began practice on Tuesday, he isn't in a rush to select a starter. Three years ago, Fisher announced Jameis Winston won the job 10 days before the opener. Last year, he cut it a little closer, waiting until the Monday before the opener in deciding on Everett Golson.
Florida finalizes unusual nonconference basketball schedule; 3 games slated for Orlando
Florida has finalized the most unusual nonconference basketball schedule in program history and ended up shuffling an opponent to get it done.
Florida has finalized the most unusual nonconference basketball schedule in program history and ended up shuffling an opponent to get it done.
Woman accusing 2 Gators of sexual assault boycotts hearing
A woman who accused two University of Florida football players of sexual assault skipped a school code of conduct hearing Friday because a Gators sports booster was assigned to adjudicate the case, her attorney said in a letter to the school.
A woman who accused two University of Florida football players of sexual assault skipped a school code of conduct hearing Friday because a Gators sports booster was assigned to adjudicate the case, her attorney said in a letter to the school.
Steve Spurrier returns 'home' as ambassador, consultant
Just call him the Head Ball Consultant. Steve Spurrier, who already has a statue outside Florida's football stadium and recently had the field named after him, will now serve as ambassador and consultant for the school's athletic department.
Just call him the Head Ball Consultant. Steve Spurrier, who already has a statue outside Florida's football stadium and recently had the field named after him, will now serve as ambassador and consultant for the school's athletic department.
Big 12 moves toward expansion, will evaluate candidates
The Big 12 is accepting resumes from expansion candidates. The smallest Power Five conference took a significant step toward adding members Tuesday when its university presidents directed Commissioner Bob Bowlsby to begin evaluating schools interested in joining.
The Big 12 is accepting resumes from expansion candidates. The smallest Power Five conference took a significant step toward adding members Tuesday when its university presidents directed Commissioner Bob Bowlsby to begin evaluating schools interested in joining.
2 Florida players arrested, face charges for shooting BB gun
Two Florida freshmen football players face felony charges for firing BB guns into a residential hall on the Gainesville campus. Officials say Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells — both 18 — were arrested Sunday. They remained in the Alachua County Jail on Monday morning and face felony charges of criminal mischief and firing into an occupied dwelling. Jail records don't indicate...
Two Florida freshmen football players face felony charges for firing BB guns into a residential hall on the Gainesville campus. Officials say Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells — both 18 — were arrested Sunday. They remained in the Alachua County Jail on Monday morning and face felony charges of criminal mischief and firing into an occupied dwelling. Jail records don't indicate...
Alabama picked to win SEC by league's media
Alabama is the pick to win another Southeastern Conference title.
Alabama is the pick to win another Southeastern Conference title.
SMU's basketball coach Larry Brown steps down
Larry Brown is calling it quits as Southern Methodist University’s head basketball coach, according to reports.
Larry Brown is calling it quits as Southern Methodist University’s head basketball coach, according to reports.
Ole Miss has 2,000 tickets left for opener vs. Florida State
Ole Miss has 2,000 tickets left for its football season opener against Florida State in Orlando.
Ole Miss has 2,000 tickets left for its football season opener against Florida State in Orlando.
Nice start: Chanticleers stun No. 1 Florida 2-1 in CWS debut
No. 1 seed Florida sent to the mound two first-round picks, a second-rounder, third-rounder and 10th-rounder against Coastal Carolina on Sunday night. None was nearly as good as the never-drafted Andrew Beckwith.
No. 1 seed Florida sent to the mound two first-round picks, a second-rounder, third-rounder and 10th-rounder against Coastal Carolina on Sunday night. None was nearly as good as the never-drafted Andrew Beckwith.
Florida renames field after former coach Steve Spurrier
Florida is renaming its football field after former coach Steve Spurrier. The university's board of trustees approved the change Thursday, making it Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The board also approved a naming-rights deal for the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
Florida is renaming its football field after former coach Steve Spurrier. The university's board of trustees approved the change Thursday, making it Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The board also approved a naming-rights deal for the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.