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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark dives but can't make a catch as he is defended by Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson on Sept. 26 in Jacksonville. (STEPHEN B. MORTON/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags place Chark, Cann on IR, activate Little off COVID list

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Monday, October 4, 2021

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed receiver DJ Chark and guard A.J. Cann on injured reserve Monday, and coach Urban Meyer said “it's going to be awhile” before they're able to return. The team also activated rookie offensive lineman Walker Little from the reserve COVID-19 list.

Kentucky wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) runs for a touchdown against Florida on Oct. 2 in Lexington, Ky. (MICHAEL CLUBB/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Kentucky rallies past No. 10 Florida in SEC showdown

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Saturday, October 2, 2021

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the verge of falling further behind No. 10 Florida, Kentucky quickly swung momentum with several gut-check plays and held on for a memorable victory. Not to mention, an important one for a Wildcats team with expectations of contending.

FSU

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Fitzgerald’s field goal lifts FSU past Syracuse

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Saturday, October 2, 2021

TALLAHASSEE — Ryan Fitzgerald made a 34-yard field-goal as time expired to lift Florida State to its first win of the season, 33-30 over Syracuse on Saturday. Jordan Travis had runs of 33 and 25 on a drive in the final minute to set up Fitzgerald’s kick.

Columbia defensive back Kani Fulton chases down a Westside player on Friday night. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Timely plays on defense, special teams help Columbia pull away from Westside

JORDAN KROEGER

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Timely turnovers and two key plays on special teams was good enough for Columbia on Friday night against Westside, even with the offense struggling to sustain drives again.

Suwannee quarterback Kodi Lang is tackled by a Hawthorne defender on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Suwannee's offense sluggish again in third straight loss to Hawthorne

JAMIE WACHTER

Saturday, October 2, 2021

LIVE OAK — The turnovers, for the most part, were gone Friday night for the Suwannee Bulldogs. But the Bulldogs are still searching for offensive success after Hawthorne shut them down for three-plus quarters in a 32-16 win at Langford Stadium.

Fort White linebacker Coby Lee tackles Keystone Heights running back Dalton Hollingsworth on Friday night. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Keystone Heights runs through, over, around Fort White

MORGAN MCMULLEN

Saturday, October 2, 2021

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS — Fort White went into Friday night having not allowed a 100-yard game to an opposing running back all season. The Indians gave up more than 200 to one last night.

Branford receiver Adrik Miller catches a pass against Lafayette on Friday night. (BRIAN LEWIS/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Branford suffers another setback as Lafayette continues rivalry dominance

CONCEPCION LEDEZMA

Saturday, October 2, 2021

BRANFORD — With Branford High practically short-handed and limping, it still gave Lafayette all it could handle for one half.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) dives in for touchdown while being tackled by Cincinnati Bengals' Logan Wilson (55) on Sept. 30 in Cincinnati. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: Jags working to fix 2nd-half flops after another blown lead

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Friday, October 1, 2021

JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer’s latest loss has him delving into Jacksonville’s halftime adjustments – or lack thereof. The skidding Jaguars (0-4), who have dropped 19 consecutive games, have been outscored a combined 61-19 in the second half of their last three outings.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer walks with an official during Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: Goal-line stand by Bengals shifts momentum in win over Jags

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Friday, October 1, 2021

CINCINNATI — The Jacksonville Jaguars jumped out to a surprising 14-0 lead in the first half and had the chance to put the Cincinnati Bengals in a deeper hole. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars drove to inside the Bengals' 1-yard-line.

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, left, celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 24-21. (MICHAEL CONROY/Associated Press)

NFL: McPherson makes FG as time expires to lift Bengals past Jags

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow spoiled Urban Meyer's return to Ohio and kept his former college coach winless on an NFL sideline.