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Florida State head coach Mike Norvell waves to fans before the start of the Seminoles' game against Jacksonville State on Sept. 11 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell waves to fans before the start of the Seminoles' game against Jacksonville State on Sept. 11 in Tallahassee. (PHIL SEARS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mistakes, penalties big factors in Florida State's 0-2 start

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 13, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Mike Norvell said he believes in his players and that Florida State has lost two games to start the season they should have won. But they haven’t. Any ascent from a 3-6 season in 2020 has instead been halted by a demoralizing loss where the Seminoles took two steps back.
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) rushes for a fourth-quarter touchdown against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) rushes for a fourth-quarter touchdown against South Florida at Raymond James Stadium on Sept. 11 in Tampa. (MIKE EHRMANN/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mullen ignoring QB calls for Richardson over Jones

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, September 13, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida backup quarterback Anthony Richardson, one of college football's more dynamic players through two games, is expected to practice this week while recovering from a strained right hamstring.
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.