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Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida coach Dan Mullen, center, watches play against Oklahoma during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida fires 2 assistants after defensive fiasco

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Friday, January 1, 2021
GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Dan Mullen wasted little time identifying problem areas following his team's worst defensive season in more than a hundred years. Mullen fired secondary coaches Ron English and Torrian Gray, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) fights off a tackle attempt by Notre Dame linebacker Marist Liufau (35) in the first half of the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1 in Arlington, Texas. (MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 Notre Dame in Rose Bowl to advance to championship game

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Friday, January 1, 2021
ARLINGTON, Texas — A truly untraditional Rose Bowl setting, a very common result for Alabama in the College Football Playoff. With Heisman Trophy finalists DeVonta Smith and Mac Jones, the top-ranked Crimson Tide rolled into its fifth CFP championship game in six seasons.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Chicago Bears cornerback Kindle Vildor (22) on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK)

NFL: Jags rule out WR Chark for season finale at Colts

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Friday, January 1, 2021
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without receiver DJ Chark for their season finale at Indianapolis on Sunday, leaving them to try to end a 14-game losing streak without their best two players.
A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

A Jacksonville Jaguars fan hold up a sign hoping that Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawerence will be the first pick for the Jacksonville Jaguars during a game against the Chicago Bears on Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville. (PHELAN M. EBENHACK/Associated Press)

NFL: Colts focused on playoffs as Jags look to future in Week 17

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Friday, January 1, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Frank Reich made one thing perfectly clear this week. No scoreboard watching allowed Sunday. Sure, he knows Indianapolis needs help to make the playoffs. And yes, he realizes the results from three of the four other key games could be in before kickoff.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cotton Bowl game against Oklahoma in Dec. 30 Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask throws a pass during the first half of the team's Cotton Bowl game against Oklahoma in Dec. 30 Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida QB Trask officially turns pro after record season

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Kyle Trask made his future plans official Thursday, formally announcing he’s declining an opportunity to return to school and entering the NFL draft.
Florida coach Dan Mullen talks with quarterback Kyle Trask after Trask threw a pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

Florida coach Dan Mullen talks with quarterback Kyle Trask after Trask threw a pass into the end zone that was intercepted by Oklahoma's Woodi Washington during the first half of the Cotton Bowl on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. (RON JENKINS/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Gators not real '20 team in Cotton Bowl loss after opt-outs

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Thursday, December 31, 2020
ARLINGTON, Texas — This was not the same Florida offense that got the Gators into the SEC championship game, even with Heisman Trophy finalist Kyle Trask presumably playing his final college game.