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Florida guard Tyree Appleby drives to the basket against California guard Jordan Shepherd during Monday's game in Fort Myers. (SCOTT AUDETTE/Associated Press)

Florida guard Tyree Appleby drives to the basket against California guard Jordan Shepherd during Monday's game in Fort Myers. (SCOTT AUDETTE/Associated Press)

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Castleton, Appleby lead No. 23 Florida past Cal at Fort Myers Tip-Off

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Monday, November 22, 2021
Myreon Jones added 13 points and Phlandrous Fleming Jr. 11 for the Gators (5-0), who will meet Ohio State for the title on Wednesday after the Buckeyes knocked off No. 21 Seton Hall in the first game. Jordan Shepherd scored 15 points for Cal (2-3).
Former Mississippi State interim head coach Greg Knox watches his team warm up before the TaxSlayer Bowl against Louisville on Dec. 30, 2017, in Jacksonville. Knox is stepping in for Dan Mullen for the second time in five years. (AP FILE)

Former Mississippi State interim head coach Greg Knox watches his team warm up before the TaxSlayer Bowl against Louisville on Dec. 30, 2017, in Jacksonville. Knox is stepping in for Dan Mullen for the second time in five years. (AP FILE)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida turns to longtime SEC assistant Knox amid transition

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Monday, November 22, 2021
GAINESVILLE — 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. He knows how to handle players. He knows how to handle himself.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence scrambles for yardage as he gets away from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and defensive tackle D.J. Jones, right, during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence scrambles for yardage as he gets away from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and defensive tackle D.J. Jones, right, during Sunday's game in Jacksonville. (MATT STAMEY/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Offensive regression leads Jaguars to 'hard conversations'

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Monday, November 22, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s offense has regressed to the point where coach Urban Meyer is fielding questions about potential staff changes with nearly two months left in the season. The Jaguars (2-8) are averaging 264.5 yards and 10.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is upended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville, Fla. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is upended by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville, Fla. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Inconsistent Jaguars 'not going to panic' after another dud

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Sunday, November 21, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer has a wildly inconsistent team. It could be talent. It could be inexperience. It could be coaching. Regardless, it’s a problem for the Jaguars. Jacksonville delivered one of its biggest duds of the season in a 30-10 home loss to San Francisco on Sunday.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel scores a 25-yard touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins, center, and linebacker Myles Jack (44) during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel scores a 25-yard touchdown in front of Jacksonville Jaguars safety Rayshawn Jenkins, center, and linebacker Myles Jack (44) during Sunday’s game in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Garoppolo throws 2 TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars

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Sunday, November 21, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Making a cross-country trip following a short week that included their most impressive victory of the season, the San Francisco 49ers had the potential for a letdown against Jacksonville. They instead delivered a beatdown.
Missouri running back Tyler Badie scores a touchdown against Florida during overtime of Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo. (L.G. PATTERSON/Associated Press)

Missouri running back Tyler Badie scores a touchdown against Florida during overtime of Saturday’s game in Columbia, Mo. (L.G. PATTERSON/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Missouri beats Florida on 2-point conversion in OT

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Saturday, November 20, 2021
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Missouri quarterback Connor Bazelak heard boos from the home fans as he trotted to the sideline after fruitless drives Saturday. It was nothing but cheers after he lofted a 2-point conversion pass to Daniel Parker Jr. to lift the Tigers to a 24-23 overtime victory over Florida.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during Saturday's game against Boston College in Boston. (MARY SCHWALM/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis looks to pass during Saturday's game against Boston College in Boston. (MARY SCHWALM/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis throws for 3 TDs, Florida State holds off BC

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Saturday, November 20, 2021
BOSTON — Florida State’s extra work this week figuring out how to pressure Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec paid off right to the end. Now, the Seminoles have a shot to keep their own season going a little extra, too.