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Jaguars embrace 'our reality' of playing on the road for 28 of their next 33 games
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen walks on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) celebrates after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Jacksonville. Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack JACKSONVILLE, Fla.
Florida fires coach Billy Napier after four-year run that ends with a 22-23 record
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida fired coach Billy Napier on Sunday, dumping him a day after an error-filled win against Mississippi State that included more head-scratching calls and offensive lulls. Athletic director Scott Stricklin made the move following a 23-21 victory that looked like it was going to be gut-wrenching loss until defensive tackle Michai Boireau picked off a pass with 21 seconds remaining and the Bulldogs near field-goal range.
Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX case
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Todd Golden is ready to move on, with any potential legal response to come after the season. That might not happen until April for the fifth-ranked Gators. Article continues below this ad In the meantime, Florida is embarking on a daunting, two-week stretch that includes three road games against top-15 teams. It begins at No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday — and with Golden seemingly absolved from sexual misconduct accusations he acknowledged were challenging.
'Maniacal approach' led Urban Meyer to success, fatigue and the College Football Hall of Fame
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Urban Meyer told his assistants for years — nearly two decades, actually — that “reflection is a sign of weakness.” “When you’re looking back, you’re not looking forward,” Meyer recalled. If that's the case, Meyer has never been weaker. The three-time national-championship-winning coach was chosen as part of the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class Wednesday and will be formally inducted in Las Vegas in early December.
Jaguars fire defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell, seven assistants after late-season collapse
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell and seven of his assistants ended up taking the fall for the biggest late-season collapse in Jacksonville Jaguars history. Coach Doug Pederson fired Caldwell and the others Monday, a day after a 28-20 loss at Tennessee that knocked the Jaguars out of the playoffs. Jacksonville was 8-3 in late November and had been atop the AFC South since Week 3.
Florida upsets No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 for the Gators' 10th straight victory at home in the series
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — Trevor Etienne ran for a career-high 172 yards and a touchdown, Montrell Johnson scored twice and Florida upset No. 11 Tennessee 29-16 on Saturday night to extend the Volunteers’ losing streak in Gainesville to 10. The game ended with a scuffle and penalty flags on both teams. Florida quarterback Graham Mertz took a knee and then took exception to Omari Thomas running into him.
Chase Briscoe qualifies on the pole for NASCAR's regular-season finale at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — Chase Briscoe won the pole Friday for the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway. Briscoe had a lap at 181.822 mph in the No. 14 Ford in the final round of qualifying, edging Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Aric Almirola for the No. 1 starting spot. Harrison Burton qualified third in another Ford, followed by 23IX Racing teammates Bubba Wallace and Ty Gibbs in Toyotas.
Florida State welcomes expectations that come with returning stars
By MARK LONG The Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mike Norvell grabs an ice-cold bottle of water, squeezes some into his mouth and then pours the rest down his back. It turns the Florida State coach's sweat-soaked T-shirt into his personal cool zone, at least for a few minutes. The respite from the sweltering summer sun is short-lived - exactly how Norvell wants it for the Seminoles. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Florida State welcomes expectations that come with returning stars
By MARK LONG - AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Mike Norvell grabs an ice-cold bottle of water, squeezes some into his mouth and then pours the rest down his back. It turns the Florida State coach's sweat-soaked T-shirt into his personal cool zone, at least for a few minutes. The respite from the sweltering summer sun is short-lived - exactly how Norvell wants it for the Seminoles. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Florida State welcomes expectations that come with returning stars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Mike Norvell grabs an ice-cold bottle of water, squeezes some into his mouth and then pours the rest down his back. It turns the Florida State coach's sweat-soaked T-shirt into his personal cool zone, at least for a few minutes. The respite from the sweltering summer sun is short-lived - exactly how Norvell wants it for the Seminoles. The hotter the better during his team's three-day, training-camp trip to Jacksonville.
Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $41.25M deal, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tight end Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Sunday to a three-year, $41.25 million contract that includes $24 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been signed or made public. His agent, Mike McCartney, announced via Twitter that the deal had been reached.
Ex-Giant Evan Engram, Jaguars agree to 3-year deal: AP source
JACKSONVILLE — Tight end Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Sunday to a three-year, $41.25 million contract that includes $24 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been signed or made public. His agent, Mike McCartney, announced via Twitter that the deal had been reached.
Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $41.25M deal, AP source says
By MARK LONG AP Pro Football Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tight end Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to a three-year, $41.25 million contract that includes $24 million guaranteed. That’s according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been signed or made public. Engram’s agent, Mike McCartney, announced via Twitter that the deal had been reached.
Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agree to a 3-year, $41.25M deal, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tight end Evan Engram and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Sunday to a three-year, $41.25 million contract that includes $24 million guaranteed, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been signed or made public. His agent, Mike McCartney, announced via Twitter that the deal had been reached.
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