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Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches his team warm up prior to a game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. (FREDERICK BREEDON/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida head coach Dan Mullen watches his team warm up prior to a game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tennessee. (FREDERICK BREEDON/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Ohio State still 4th in CFP rankings after cancellation, Florida stays at 6th

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Ohio State held on to the fourth spot in the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday night after having its previous game canceled, landing behind No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson for a second straight week.
Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring on a 1-yard carry against North Carolina on Nov. 27 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (ROBERT WILLET/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

Notre Dame's Kyren Williams (23) reacts after scoring on a 1-yard carry against North Carolina on Nov. 27 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (ROBERT WILLET/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 2 Irish earn spot in ACC title game after cancellation

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
No. 2 Notre Dame wrapped up a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game by virtue of the league shuffling its schedule Tuesday to create an open date for the Fighting Irish and No. 4 Clemson before their likely rematch on Dec. 19.
Columbia defensive lineman Nate Walmsley tackles Daytona Beach Mainland quarterback Theodore Lockley during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia defensive lineman Nate Walmsley tackles Daytona Beach Mainland quarterback Theodore Lockley during Friday’s Region 1-6A semifinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: From 0-5 to regional final, Tigers prove they’re a special group

JORDAN KROEGER
Monday, November 30, 2020
Pinch me because I don’t believe it. Columbia is back in the regional finals for the first time since 2015. In most seasons, I wouldn’t be surprised, but this year isn’t like most. This year, the Tigers started 0-5. I wasn’t even sure they’d win a game before the playoffs.
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with quarterback Brennan Armstrong during a game against Louisville on Nov. 14 in Charlottesville. (ERIN EDGERTON/Daily Progress/TNS)

Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall talks with quarterback Brennan Armstrong during a game against Louisville on Nov. 14 in Charlottesville. (ERIN EDGERTON/Daily Progress/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Mendenhall upset Virginia game vs. Seminoles was called off

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Monday, November 30, 2020
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said he and athletic director Carla Williams have contacted the Atlantic Coast Conference calling for updated protocols and procedures after the Cavaliers flew to Florida on Friday only to learn their game against Florida State would not be played because of...
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson (19) walks with running back Devine Ozigbo (22) before the Jaguars game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson (19) walks with running back Devine Ozigbo (22) before the Jaguars game against the Cleveland Browns at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Jags have plenty to offer in search for new general manager

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Monday, November 30, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have arguably the most attractive general manager opening in the NFL. It might not be close, either. They have several building blocks in place, including pass rusher Josh Allen, linebacker Myles Jack, running back James Robinson and receiver DJ Chark.
Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jordan Travis (13) passes the ball against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on Oct. 24 in Louisville, Kentucky. (ANDY LYONS/Getty Images/TNS)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: FSU's game vs. Duke won't be played, Blue Devils to face Miami instead

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Sunday, November 29, 2020
The Atlantic Coast Conference shuffled its football schedule, calling off Florida State’s game at Duke on Saturday and sending Miami to play the Blue Devils instead. The Hurricanes were scheduled to come back from a two-week pause because of covid-19 issues at Wake Forest.
The Jacksonville Jaguars set a single-season franchise record by losing its 10th consecutive game on Sunday to the Cleveland Browns. They fired general manager Dave Caldwell after the game. (BOB SELF/TNS)

The Jacksonville Jaguars set a single-season franchise record by losing its 10th consecutive game on Sunday to the Cleveland Browns. They fired general manager Dave Caldwell after the game. (BOB SELF/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars fire GM Dave Caldwell following 10th straight loss

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Sunday, November 29, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan considered firing general manager Dave Caldwell last year. He ultimately gave him a chance to show what he could do without personnel chief Tom Coughlin wreaking havoc on the salary cap and the locker room.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a touchdown reception defended by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ, cleveland.com/TNS)

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry hauls in a touchdown reception defended by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Luq Barcoo at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (JOHN KUNTZ, cleveland.com/TNS)

NFL: Browns survive late scare, hold on to beat Jaguars

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Sunday, November 29, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Cleveland Browns can sum up their week in one word: survival. They managed to overcome key injuries, covid-19 issues and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The last one proved to be the biggest hurdle.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) scores a touchdown against Kentucky on Saturday in Gainesville. (BRAD MCCLENNY/The Gainesville Sun via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Trask finds Pitts for 3 TDs, No. 6 Florida tops Kentucky

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Saturday, November 28, 2020
GAINESVILLE — Kyle Pitts was feeling a little jittery before his first game in three weeks. His chest “got hot" and his heart started beating fast. Once he stepped on the field and saw one-on-one coverage, his eyes had to widen as well.