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Columbia running back Jaelin Brown takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia running back Jaelin Brown takes a carry up the field against Seabreeze during Friday’s Region 1-6A quarterfinal. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)

COMMENTARY: 5 takeaways from Columbia’s win over Seabreeze in regional quarterfinals

From 0-5 to one win from a regional final. Columbia is back in the regional semis for the third straight year with a matchup set against Daytona Beach Mainland this Friday in the Jungle. It took a 28-14 win over Seabreeze last week in the Region 1-6A quarterfinals to make it happen.
Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) tires to get past Georgia defensive back Lewis Cine (16) after a reception on Nov. 7 in Jacksonville. (JOHN RAOUX/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida getting TE Pitts back after 2-week absence

GAINESVILLE — No. 6 Florida will have standout tight end Kyle Pitts back for Saturday’s game against Kentucky. Pitts missed the last weeks following a vicious hit against Georgia that caused a concussion and did enough damage to his nose that he needed surgery.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Stephon Tuitt (91) during Sunday's game at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

ANALYSIS: Jaguars lock up another losing season, their 9th in 10 years

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars are guaranteed another losing season, their ninth in the past 10 years. The Jaguars (1-9) locked up their latest sub-.500 record with a 27-3 drubbing at the hands of unbeaten Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney yells during the fourth quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney yells during the fourth quarter of the team's game against Notre Dame on Nov. 7 in South Bend, Ind. (MATT CASHORE/AP Pool Photo)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Swinney calls covid-19 FSU's "excuse to cancel game"

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said his team met the medical standard to play against Florida State and believes the Seminoles called off the game because of reasons other than covid-19.  “This game was not canceled because of covid.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Jake Luton (6) throws the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Jaguars facing another QB decision after Luton's debacle

JACKSONVILLE — The Jacksonville Jaguars have another quarterback decision to make. Coach Doug Marrone acknowledged he considered benching rookie Jake Luton in a 27-3 loss to unbeaten Pittsburgh on Sunday and switching to veteran Mike Glennon.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (30) catches a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers at TIAA Bank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville. (MATT PENDLETON/TNS)

NFL: Steelers dominate skidding Jaguars to remain unbeaten

JACKSONVILLE — Pittsburgh's latest victory was picture perfect. The Steelers defense gathered in the end zone after each turnover — four times in all — and posed for the cameras. Some of the celebrations were planned, some candid, most cheesy. All of them well-deserved. Ben Roethlisberger and Co.
Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) joins head coach Dan Mullen, center, in singing their school song after a game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 38-17. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) joins head coach Dan Mullen, center, in singing their school song after a game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 21 in Nashville, Tenn. Florida won 38-17. (MARK HUMPHREY/Associated Press)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Florida remains No. 6 while Alabama now unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25

Alabama is now a unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll, and Northwestern moved up to No. 11 on Sunday for its best ranking in 24 years. For the second straight week, the top eight teams in the poll held their spots.