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Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off against Ridgeview on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia quarterback Tyler Jefferson hands the ball off against Ridgeview on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: 3 things of interest from Week 10's games

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 31, 2022
The records are the same but the feeling is very different. Columbia wrapped up the regular season on Friday with a 45-0 win over Ridgeview to finish with a 6-3 mark. That’s the same mark the Tigers held a year ago heading into the playoffs, where they were bounced in the first round by Riverside.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence reacts during a press conference after Sunday's game against Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London. Jaguars lost by 17-21. (IAN WALTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence reacts during a press conference after Sunday's game against Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium in London. Jaguars lost by 17-21. (IAN WALTON/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Pederson says Lawrence, Jaguars are 'going to grow together'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 31, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has been steadfast in his belief that Trevor Lawrence needs more time to reach his potential. Pederson wants to see Lawrence in his second season in the same system and with the same coaches and at least some of the same receivers.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels slips by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. for a 9-yard touchdown run on Oct. 15 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels slips by Florida linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. for a 9-yard touchdown run on Oct. 15 in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida dismisses pass rusher Cox for 'cumulative effect'

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 31, 2022
GAINESVILLE — Florida has dismissed pass rusher Brenton Cox for what coach Billy Napier called “more of a cumulative effect here.” Cox, a fifth-year junior and one of the team's best defenders, is expected to turn pro and enter the NFL draft.
FGC runner Kyla Desmartin finished fifth at the NJCAA Region 8 Championship on Friday and was named to the All-Region team. (COURTESY)

FGC runner Kyla Desmartin finished fifth at the NJCAA Region 8 Championship on Friday and was named to the All-Region team. (COURTESY)

COLLEGE CROSS COUNTRY: FGC places third in Region 8, Desmartin named All-Region

NEWS STAFF
Monday, October 31, 2022
Florida Gateway College placed third at NJCAA Region 8 Championship on Friday at Apalachee Regional Park thanks to three runners finishing in the top 10. Kyla Desmartin placed fifth with a time of 20:40.50 to be named to the All-Region team.
Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell runs past Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill for yardage after a reception during Saturday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell runs past Florida cornerback Jaydon Hill for yardage after a reception during Saturday's game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

UF, UGA, others issue statements denouncing antisemitism

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 30, 2022
The University of Florida, University of Georgia, and other members of the sports world are condemning recent incidents of hate speech toward Jewish people — not just the antisemitic comments by the music mogul formerly known as Kanye West, but also outside of a college football game in Florida on...
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence leaves the field after losing to the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in London. (IAN WALTON/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence leaves the field after losing to the Denver Broncos at Wembley Stadium on Sunday in London. (IAN WALTON/Associated Press)

NFL: Lawrence's miscues costly in Jags' loss to Broncos in UK

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 30, 2022
LONDON — Trevor Lawrence's goal-line interception ended a promising drive. His next pick ended the game. Lawrence has made strides in his second year, but the rookie mistakes linger.
Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich dives for yardage during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. (KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/Associated Press)

Denver Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich dives for yardage during Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London. (KIRSTY WIGGLESWORTH/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars fall to Broncos in London, lose fifth straight

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 30, 2022
LONDON — The Broncos offense has stalled all season so expectations were low when a punt left them on their 2-yard line, trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. Embattled quarterback Russell Wilson delivered a message in the huddle.
Georgia running back Daijun Edwards is stopped by Florida linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., bottom and safety Trey Dean III (0) during Saturday’s game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards is stopped by Florida linebacker Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr., bottom and safety Trey Dean III (0) during Saturday’s game in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Georgia pulls away late to beat Florida

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 29, 2022
JACKSONVILLE — Top-ranked Georgia expects to eventually benefit from a game like this. It might happen next year. Or maybe next week.
Florida State defenders, including defensive tackle Fabien Lovett (0), lift Georgia Tech running back Hassan Hall (3) off the ground as he tries to runs the ball on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Florida State defenders, including defensive tackle Fabien Lovett (0), lift Georgia Tech running back Hassan Hall (3) off the ground as he tries to runs the ball on Saturday in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis has career day as Florida State routs Georgia Tech

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 29, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State fumbled on the goal line and another first-quarter drive deep into Georgia Tech territory was halted on downs. But the Seminoles made the most of their drives in the second quarter and pulled away to defeat Georgia Tech.