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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during a game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 12 in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence stands on the sidelines during a game against the Houston Texans on Sept. 12 in Houston. The Texans won 37-21. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

ANALYSIS: After offseason buildup, Jaguars, Meyer open with meltdown

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 13, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — Urban Meyer expected some jitters from his young team, even a few mistakes. After all, Meyer and the Jacksonville Jaguars were on the road with a rookie quarterback to start the franchise’s latest rebuild. What Meyer got was closer to a meltdown.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after his team's game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 12 in Houston. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts after his team's game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sept. 12 in Houston. (CARMEN MANDATO/Getty Images/TNS)

NFL: New coach, new QB, same bad Jaguars in loss to Texans

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 12, 2021
HOUSTON — With new coach Urban Meyer’s championship college resume and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence leading the offense, the Jacksonville Jaguars were supposed to be much-improved this season.
Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) breaks away from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (38) on Sept. 12 in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) breaks away from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco (38) on Sept. 12 in Houston. (ERIC CHRISTIAN SMITH/Associated Press)

NFL: Taylor helps Texans down Lawrence, mistake-prone Jags

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, September 12, 2021
HOUSTON — With Deshaun Watson out, Tyrod Taylor's steady play and veteran leadership helped the Houston Texans open the season with a surprising lopsided victory.
Columbia High wide receiver Marcus Peterson hauls in a pass along the sideline Friday in front of an Oakleaf defensive back. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia High wide receiver Marcus Peterson hauls in a pass along the sideline Friday in front of an Oakleaf defensive back. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Columbia scores final 15 points to topple Oakleaf

JORDAN KROEGER
Saturday, September 11, 2021
ORANGE PARK — Oakleaf took an 11-point lead early in the fourth quarter. Heads were down on the Columbia sideline, but co-defensive coordinator John Woodley was having none of it. “Don’t give up,” he told his players walking by. They heard his call.
Fort White running back Davone Calhoun takes a carry up the middle against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

Fort White running back Davone Calhoun takes a carry up the middle against Hamilton County on Friday night. (CHRISTINA FEAGIN/Special to the Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Fort White runs past Hamilton County for first win

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Saturday, September 11, 2021
FORT WHITE — Najeeb Smith was on a mission. The speedy sophomore for Fort White had seen his team fumble the opening kickoff of the game, then had the defense turn around and nab a quick turnover on downs. Then, he turned on the jets.
Florida State quarterbacks Jordan Travis (13) and McKenzie Milton (10), and defensive tackle Robert Cooper (91) walk off the field before their game against Notre Dame at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sept. 5 in Tallahassee. (WILLIE J. ALLEN/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Jr.

Florida State quarterbacks Jordan Travis (13) and McKenzie Milton (10), and defensive tackle Robert Cooper (91) walk off the field before their game against Notre Dame at Doak Campbell Stadium on Sept. 5 in Tallahassee. (WILLIE J. ALLEN/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Jr.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida State using 2 quarterbacks to confuse opponents

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, September 10, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State's depth chart lists Jordan Travis or McKenzie Milton as the Seminoles starting quarterback. It may as well read Jordan Travis and McKenzie Milton.