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Florida linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr. (10) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

Florida linebacker Andrew Chatfield Jr. (10) brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Ken Seals (8) on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: No. 6 Florida seeking defensive turnaround against Kentucky

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, November 27, 2020
GAINESVILLE — No. 6 Florida has no doubt it can keep pace with anyone in the country. The Gators have their highest-scoring offense in more than two decades, a Heisman Trophy candidate at quarterback, an experienced line and arguably the deepest receiving corps in the country.
Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Abilene Christian on Nov. 21 in Charlottesville, Va. (ERIN EDGERTON/The Daily Progress via AP)

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs the ball against Abilene Christian on Nov. 21 in Charlottesville, Va. (ERIN EDGERTON/The Daily Progress via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Struggling Florida State gets set to host surging Virginia

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Virginia appears to be hitting a solid stride as the Cavaliers heads into the final stretch of their season. The Cavaliers (4-4, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won three in a row, putting a four-game skid in the rear-view mirror.
Columbia receiver Jaquez Redic runs up the field after a catch against Seabreeze during last Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. The Tigers host Daytona Beach Mainland in the regional semis Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia receiver Jaquez Redic runs up the field after a catch against Seabreeze during last Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. The Tigers host Daytona Beach Mainland in the regional semis Friday night at 7:30 p.m. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

FRIDAY NIGHT PREVIEW: Tough schedule has Columbia prepared for Mainland in Region 1-6A semis

JORDAN KROEGER
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Nothing will surprise Columbia in the playoffs. The Tigers played a tough schedule during the regular season to prepare them for these exact moments. They’re not afraid of Daytona Beach Mainland.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) makes the tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) at TIAA Bank Field last Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tre Herndon (37) makes the tackle on Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) at TIAA Bank Field last Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Jags alter practice to fill staff void on defense

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Thursday, November 26, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Defensive tackle Abry Jones, the longest-tenured player on Jacksonville’s roster, arrived at practice Wednesday with a visor on his head and a play-calling sheet in his hand. Jones was ready for his new, albeit temporary, role with the team.
LEFT: Columbia's Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Wakulla on Oct. 23. RIGHT: Columbia's Marcus Peterson takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

LEFT: Columbia's Shyheim Brown returns a kickoff against Wakulla on Oct. 23. RIGHT: Columbia's Marcus Peterson takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during the Region 1-6A quarterfinals on Nov. 20. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

PREP FOOTBALL: Power 5 offers keep rolling in for Peterson, while Brown gets his first from FSU

JORDAN KROEGER
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
A new Power 5 offer seems to roll in every day for Columbia receiver Marcus Peterson. This week, he’s picked up five. Miami was Sunday. Florida State came Monday. Then the floodgates opened. South Carolina, Arkansas and Georgia Tech were next.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Mike Glennon warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (MATT LUDTKE/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Mike Glennon warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (MATT LUDTKE/Associated Press)

NFL: Jags turn to QB Glennon against Browns after Luton's debacle

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — Mike Glennon’s first start in more than three years took a circle of benchings that involved five quarterbacks and two teams more than a thousand miles apart.
Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during a game against Kentucky on Nov. 21 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (MICKEY WELSH/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) heads for a long gain as coach Nick Saban watches during a game against Kentucky on Nov. 21 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (MICKEY WELSH/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Alabama, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State top first playoff rankings

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Alabama was No. 1 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season Tuesday night, followed by Notre Dame, Clemson and Ohio State. Texas A&M was fifth and Florida was sixth, giving the Southeastern Conference three of the top six teams along with Alabama., which is No.
Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Allen takes down Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. Roughing the passer was called on the play. (MIKE ROEMER/Associated Press)

Jacksonville Jaguars' Josh Allen takes down Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers on Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. Roughing the passer was called on the play. (MIKE ROEMER/Associated Press)

NFL: Jaguars place starting defenders Allen, Hayden, Thomas on IR

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars placed defensive end Josh Allen (knee), cornerback D.J. Hayden (hamstring) and safety Daniel Thomas (arm) on injured reserve Tuesday. Hayden is ineligible to return this season since he already spent one stint on IR.
Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. The No. 21 Seminoles face a tough challenge to claim the top spot in the ACC. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton listens to a question during a news conference at the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2019, in Hartford, Conn. The No. 21 Seminoles face a tough challenge to claim the top spot in the ACC. (AP FILE PHOTO)

FSU BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Hamilton, Florida State look to contend for ACC title

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Leonard Hamilton is known for taking on a fixer upper, rebuilding programs at Oklahoma State, Miami and now Florida State. He is in his 19th season at Florida State and enjoying sustained excellence. But with a new roster, Hamilton and the No.