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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks for a receiver against the Atlanta Falcons during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags turn to up-tempo scheme, option plays to help Lawrence

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars made a couple of offensive tweaks in hopes of being, well, less offensive on offense. The Jaguars used an up-tempo scheme at times and called more option plays with quarterback Trevor Lawrence in a 21-14 loss to Atlanta on Sunday.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun during Sunday’s game n Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson is stopped by Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foyesade Oluokun during Sunday’s game n Jacksonville. (CHRIS O’MEARA/Associated Press)

NFL: Falcons take advantage of Jaguars' mistakes for victory

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Atlanta Falcons finally found some room to run, just enough to help them stay on the fringe of the NFC playoff picture.
Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) dribbles around Troy guard Christyon Eugene (5) during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) dribbles around Troy guard Christyon Eugene (5) during Sunday’s game in Gainesville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: No. 23 Florida handles Troy to remain unbeaten

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Sunday, November 28, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida is off to its best start in coach Mike White's seven seasons. Myreon Jones and Tyree Appleby scored 12 points apiece, and the 23rd-ranked Gators remained unbeaten with a 84-45 victory over Troy on Sunday.
Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) celebrates a 3-yard touchdown run as Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) looks on during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida running back Dameon Pierce (27) celebrates a 3-yard touchdown run as Florida State defensive back Jammie Robinson (10) looks on during Saturday's game in Gainesville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida tops rival FSU for 3rd straight in series

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Saturday, November 27, 2021
GAINESVILLE — 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.
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass for a first down as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) on Nov. 14 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8) catches a pass for a first down as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) on Nov. 14 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

NFL: Pitts returns to site of vicious hit as Falcons play at Jags

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Friday, November 26, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Kyle Pitts’ last trip to Jacksonville ended in painful fashion. The star tight end was knocked out of Florida’s game against rival Georgia on a vicious hit a little more than a year ago.
Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) celebrates with guard Myreon Jones (0) after hitting the game-winning shot against Ohio State at the buzzer on Wednesday in Fort Myers. (SCOTT AUDETTE/Associated Press)

Florida guard Tyree Appleby (22) celebrates with guard Myreon Jones (0) after hitting the game-winning shot against Ohio State at the buzzer on Wednesday in Fort Myers. (SCOTT AUDETTE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Appleby's buzzer-beater sends No. 23 Florida past Ohio State

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
FORT MYERS — Tyree Appleby hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and No. 23 Florida beat Ohio State 71-68 in the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on Wednesday night. The entire Gators bench stormed on the court for a wild celebration after Appleby's shot went in.