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Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, calls out instructions in front of quarterback Emory Jones during a game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen, left, calls out instructions in front of quarterback Emory Jones during a game against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Anything can, and often does, happen in Florida-LSU rivalry

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
GAINESVILLE — No one can truly predict what will happen when No. 20 Florida and LSU play Saturday. Anything is possible, everything is on the table and nothing is out of reach. Just look at the recent history of the Southeastern Conference rivalry.
Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson leaps over Riverside linebacker Jamari Allen after a catch on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson leaps over Riverside linebacker Jamari Allen after a catch on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

COMMENTARY: Columbia’s comeback vs. Riverside is a season-changing win, and biggest in years

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, October 11, 2021
Nothing was going right for Columbia as the third quarter rolled along Friday night at Riverside. Starting quarterback Kade Jackson had been knocked out with an upper body injury, forcing him to leave the field to go to the emergency room.
Suwannee receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against Madison County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee receiver Camdon Frier runs up the field after a catch against Madison County on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK: Suwannee, Branford trending in wrong direction

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, October 11, 2021
It’s a frequent topic of conversation for Suwannee. Still, the talking has yet to turn into results for the Bulldogs when it comes to the first quarter and getting off to quick starts.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer and assistant head coach Charlie Strong get their players motivated before the start of Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans in Jacksonville. (BOB SELF/Florida Times-Union/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Plenty of blame to go around as Jaguars’ skid reaches 20

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, October 11, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville’s losing streak is far from a fluke. The Jaguars (0-5) have dropped 20 consecutive games, including a 37-19 loss to Tennessee on Sunday in which coach Urban Meyer’s team had so much go wrong. “Desperate for a win,” Meyer said. “But we can’t worry about the past.
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry dives for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dakota Allen on Oct. 10 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry dives for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dakota Allen on Oct. 10 in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Titans send Jags to 20th straight loss

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, October 10, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Derrick Henry enjoyed another happy homecoming while continuing to torment his hometown team.
Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) runs the ball against North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) on Oct. 9 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis (13) runs the ball against North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) on Oct. 9 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (GERRY BROOME/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Travis sparks Florida State past North Carolina again

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 9, 2021
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as Florida State upset North Carolina for the second year in row, winning 35-25 on Saturday. The Seminoles (2-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won back-to-back games for the first time since 2019.
Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) throws a pass against Vanderbilt on Oct. 9 in Gainesville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Jones' career day helps No. 20 Florida blank Vanderbilt

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, October 9, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Emory Jones has unwaveringly supported backup Anthony Richardson all season. He eagerly coached Richardson from the sideline. He enthusiastically cheered for Richardson after every big play. He openly pulled for Richardson's return from a strained right hamstring.
Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson celebrates with receiver Brae Deal after a fumble recovery against Riverside on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia linebacker Tyrell Peterson celebrates with receiver Brae Deal after a fumble recovery against Riverside on Friday. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia takes control of district with 19-point comeback over Riverside

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, October 9, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Riverside has had a habit of winning wild games late against Columbia. But Friday night, it was the Generals who imploded in the final quarter and the Tigers finally flipped the script to take control of District 3-6A.
Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled by a host of Madison County defenders on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to Reporter)

Suwannee running back Malachi Graham is tackled by a host of Madison County defenders on Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee shut out in 22nd straight loss to Madison County

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, October 9, 2021
MADISON – It was a new night but the same old story for the Suwannee Bulldogs. Suwannee’s offensive woes continued Friday at Boot Hill Stadium and the Bulldogs also struggled to slow down rival Madison County’s rushing attack.