Gators Notebook: Mertz Manages Debut, Marshall’s Motivation, Remembering Holland, More

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/5/gators-notebook-florida-football-notes-quotes-mertz-marshall-lawson-more-tidbits-090523.

Fred Biondi is McNeese “Mr. Two Bits”

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/5/football-fred-biondi-is-mcneese-state-mr-two-bits.aspx

Napier details running game against Utah, Gators to be “more committed” moving forward

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/napier-details-running-game-against-utah-gators-to-be-more-committed-moving-forward/

“All positions” contributed to pass protection woes against Utah

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/all-positions-contributed-to-pass-protection-woes-against-utah/

Westphal solid with the Florida Gators and plans to visit soon

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/westphal-solid-with-the-florida-gators-and-plans-to-visit-soon/

How Alabama football drastically reduced penalties in season opener

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/how-alabama-football-drastically-reduced-penalties-in-season-opener.html

Georgia remains No. 1, Florida State rises to No. 5 in US LBM Coaches Poll

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/05/coaches-poll-georgia-florida-state-college-football-top-25-ranking/70760912007/

Alabama football reciprocates, will put Texas fans, band in upper deck at Bryant-Denny

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/05/alabama-football-reciprocates-gives-texas-band-fans-upper-deck-seats/70764031007/

AP Top 25 poll: Florida State leaps into top five, Colorado arrives in college football rankings

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ap-top-25-poll-florida-state-leaps-into-top-five-colorado-arrives-in-college-football-rankings/

Florida State, Penn State enter top five of college football’s NCAA Re-Rank 1-133

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/05/college-football-re-rank-florida-state-penn-state-top-five/70760956007/

Florida State better than ‘21 Alabama team, USM coach Will Hall says

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/florida-state-better-than-21-alabama-team-usm-coach-will-hall-says.html

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce hyperextends knee, status reportedly in doubt for Week 1 matchup vs. Lions

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-travis-kelce-hyperextends-knee-status-reportedly-in-doubt-for-week-1-matchup-vs-lions/

Pirates shut down No. 1 draft pick Paul Skenes for 2023 season after pitcher ‘checked all of the boxes’

https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/pirates-shut-down-no-1-draft-pick-paul-skenes-for-2023-season-after-pitcher-checked-all-of-the-boxes/

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh says coaches should emphasize ‘We-fense,’ not offense or defense

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/michigans-jim-harbaugh-says-coaches-should-emphasize-we-fense-not-offense-or-defense/

In reaching US Open semis, Ben Shelton shows why he may be America’s next men’s tennis superstar

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/09/06/ben-shelton-defeats-frances-tiafoe-us-open-quarterfinals/70773891007/

Duke QB Riley Leonard wanted homework extension after win over Clemson, professor responds

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/05/duke-riley-leonard-homework-extension-clemson-win/70772311007/

‘Watch how they celebrate’

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/4/volleyball-watch-how-they-celebrate-sept-4-2023.aspx

Home Improvement: Gators Seek to Rebound from Mistake-Filled Loss at Utah with McNeese Ahead

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/4/football-gators-work-to-improve-and-get-on-winning-track-090423.aspx

Chip Kelly takes a dig at new NCAA football clock rule

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/uclas-chip-kelly-takes-dig-ncaa-new-clock-rule?intcmp=fb_fnc&fbclid=IwAR3lF0v3ri_LwYV6Kpd_jiBlXFJi4IE-gVs6xPbAMKT8z8vqU2NHNxGTVOY

Florida’s top offensive players from week one

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/floridas-top-offensive-players-from-week-one/

Standout defensive players from week one

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/standout-defensive-players-from-week-one/

Napier details equipment violation penalty vs Utah

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/napier-details-equipment-violation-penalty-vs-utah/

Friday Night Frenzy Recap week 2: Florida Gators recruiting

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/friday-night-frenzy-recap-week-2-florida-gators-recruiting-6/

Saban talks Alabama football playing home-and-home vs. neutral-site non-conference games

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/saban-talks-alabama-football-playing-home-and-home-vs-neutral-site-non-conference-games.html

Brian Kelly calls LSU a ‘total failure’ after loss to Florida State. No argument here

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/04/brian-kelly-calls-lsu-football-total-failure-after-loss-to-fsu-yep/70760482007/

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 2: Alabama, Colorado open as favorites in key games

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-odds-lines-schedule-for-week-2-alabama-colorado-open-as-favorites-in-key-games/

Duke upsets No. 9 Clemson, earns first win vs. top-10 team in 34 years

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/04/no-9-clemson-upset-by-duke-first-win-top-10-team-since-1989/70763237007/

US Open tennis balls serving up controversy, and perhaps, players’ injuries

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/09/04/us-open-tennis-balls-controversy-atp-wta/70762361007/

Georgia football staff member Jarvis Jones arrested for speeding and reckless driving

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/sec/2023/09/04/georgia-jarvis-jones-charged-speeding-reckless-driving/70760920007/

Emergency Third Quarterback rule explained: Things to know about NFL’s new bylaw for roster management in 2023

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/emergency-third-quarterback-rule-explained-things-to-know-about-nfls-new-bylaw-for-roster-management-in-2023/

Utah athletic director Mark Harlan to replace USC’s Jennifer Cohen on College Football Playoff committee

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/utah-athletic-director-mark-harlan-to-replace-uscs-jennifer-cohen-on-college-football-playoff-committee/

Gators Down No. 5 Golden Gophers in Straight-Sets

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/3/volleyball-gators-down-no-5-golden-gophers-in-straight-sets.aspx

Florida Gators volleyball takes down No. 5 Minnesota

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/florida-gators-volleyball-takes-down-no-5-minnesota/

Florida and Kennesaw State Tie 1-1

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/3/soccer-florida-and-kennesaw-state-tie-1-1.aspx

Alabama-Texas point spreads updated ahead of top-15 matchup in Tuscaloosa

https://www.al.com/betting/2023/09/alabama-texas-point-spreads-updated-ahead-of-top-15-matchup-in-tuscaloosa.html

Shannon Terry calls out Nick Saban’s bullying, tells media to push back, picks Texas by double digits

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/shannon-terry-calls-out-nick-sabans-bullying-tells-media-to-push-back-picks-texas-by-double-digits.html

LSU football flops in loss to Florida State after Brian Kelly’s brash prediction

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/04/brian-kelly-lsu-florida-state-college-football-week-1/70759922007/

No. 8 Florida State dominant in second half, routs No. 5 LSU

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/03/florida-state-routs-lsu-behind-jordan-travis-keon-coleman/70759714007/

LSU vs. Florida State score, takeaways: Seminoles dominate Tigers, affirming College Football Playoff hype

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/lsu-vs-florida-state-score-takeaways-seminoles-dominate-tigers-affirming-college-football-playoff-hype/live/

Meet Ben Shelton, US Open quarterfinalist poised to become next American tennis star

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2023/09/03/us-open-ben-shelton-rising-american-star/70758627007/

College football Week 1 grades: Deion Sanders gets A+ for making haters look silly

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/03/college-football-week-1-grades-deion-sanders-colorado-michigan-ucf/70738804007/

Mets slugger Pete Alonso reaches 40 homers to join very exclusive club

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/09/03/alonso-goes-deep-twice-to-reach-40-homers-and-100-rbis-as-mets-beat-1st-place-mariners-6-3/70758759007/

Misery Index Week 1: Florida falls even further with listless loss to Utah

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/09/03/college-football-week-1-misery-index-florida-baylor-boston-college/70755593007/

Peacock, Big Ten accidentally debut ‘big turd’ sign on Michigan-East Carolina broadcast

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2023/09/03/peacock-big-turd-sign-michigan-east-carolina-game/70757291007/

Coach Steve: Lessons to learn after suffering a concussion

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/09/03/nfl-tua-tagovailoa-concussion-how-to-manage/70750049007/

College football rankings, grades: Alabama earns ‘A+’, Ohio State gets ‘C+’ in Week 1 report card

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-rankings-grades-alabama-earns-a-ohio-state-gets-c-in-week-1-report-card/

Graham Mertz exceeds expectations despite loss to Utah

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/graham-mertz-exceeds-expectations-despite-loss-to-utah/

Utah loss puts pressure on Napier to prove his model works

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/utah-loss-puts-pressure-on-napier-to-prove-his-model-works/

Gators Open Home Schedule with Top-10 Matchup Against Minnesota

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/2/volleyball-gators-open-home-schedule-with-top-10-matchup-against-minnesota.aspx

College Football Scores

https://www.ncaa.com/scoreboard/football/fbs

‘Do you believe now?’ Deion Sanders calls out doubters after Colorado stuns No. 16 TCU

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/02/deion-sanders-colorado-tcu-opening-upset/70754341007/

College football scores, rankings, highlights: Alabama, Georgia cruise, Ohio State struggles to find rhythm

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-scores-rankings-highlights-alabama-georgia-cruise-ohio-state-struggles-to-find-rhythm/live/

Week 1 college football winners and losers: TCU flops vs. Colorado; Michael Penix shines

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/02/college-football-week-1-winners-losers-tcu-colorado-michael-penix/70753072007/

Alabama football shows flashes, still forming identity after MTSU blowout

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/alabama-football-shows-flashes-still-forming-identity-after-mtsu-blowout.html

3 takeaways from Alabama football’s season-opening win over MTSU

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/alabama-football-3-takeaways-from-season-opening-win-over-mtsu.html

Jalen Milroe produces 5 Alabama football touchdowns before sitting against MTSU

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/jalen-milroe-produces-5-alabama-football-touchdowns-before-sitting-against-mtsu.html

ACC adding Stanford, Cal, SMU feels like a new low in college sports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/09/01/acc-expansion-stanford-cal-smu-ponzi-scheme-college-sports/70739725007/

Is this the last season of “normal” college football? | USA TODAY 5 Things podcast

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/09/02/college-fans-athletes-want-order-5-things-pocast/70741780007/

Oregon’s mascot does 546 push-ups during season-opening shellacking of Portland State

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/oregons-mascot-does-546-push-ups-during-season-opening-shellacking-of-portland-state/

Making your schedule for college football’s Week 1? Here are the six best games to watch

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/01/college-football-week-1-games-to-watch/70709723007/

Szymczyk Out 3 Months With Broken Foot

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/1/mens-basketball-szymczyk-out-3-months-with-broken-foot-sept-1-2023.aspx

Snap count report vs Utah

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/snap-count-report-vs-utah/

Undisciplined football leads to 24-11 loss in Utah

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/undisciplined-football-leads-to-24-11-loss-in-utah/

SEC Football by the Numbers: Top 10 for Week 1

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/09/sec-football-by-the-numbers-top-10-for-week-1.html

David Pollack on how Georgia passed Alabama as a program

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/david-pollack-on-how-georgia-passed-alabama-as-a-program.html

Is Alabama football’s QB battle over? Not according to Nick Saban

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/is-alabama-footballs-qb-battle-over-not-according-to-nick-saban.html

What to know about Jalen Milroe, Alabama football’s new starting QB

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/09/what-to-know-about-jalen-milroe-alabama-footballs-new-starting-qb.html

ACC votes to expand to 18 schools, adding Stanford, California, SMU

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/acc/2023/09/01/acc-adds-stanford-cal-smu-conference-membership-expands-to-18/70736675007/

ACC adding Stanford, Cal, SMU feels like a new low in college sports

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/09/01/acc-expansion-stanford-cal-smu-ponzi-scheme-college-sports/70739725007/

ACC adding Stanford, Cal and SMU means the conference’s days of being an elite basketball league are over

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/acc-adding-stanford-cal-and-smu-means-the-conferences-days-of-being-an-elite-basketball-league-are-over/

SMU joins the ACC: How the Mustangs rose from the death penalty to an improbable return to a major conference

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/smu-joins-the-acc-how-the-mustangs-rose-from-the-death-penalty-to-an-improbable-return-to-a-major-conference/

Week 1 college football predictions: Here are our expert picks for every Top 25 game

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/31/college-football-week-1-predictions/70709686007/

Spectrum Cable can’t show these college football games amid ESPN dispute

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/01/espn-college-football-games-on-spectrum-cable-tv/70740492007/

Dick Vitale finishes radiation for vocal cord cancer, awaits further testing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2023/09/01/espn-college-basketball-announcer-dick-vitale-has-final-radiation-treatment-for-vocal-cord-cancer/70742260007/

Is beer sold at college football games? Here’s where you can buy it during the 2023 season

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/01/beer-college-football-games-where-to-buy-2023-season/70730133007/

FINAL: No. 14 Utah 24, Florida 11

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/31/football-final-florida-vs-utah-aug-31-2023.aspx

https://onlygators.com/09/01/2023/florida-vs-utah-score-takeaways-gators-unimproved-in-disastrous-mistake-filled-opener/

Failure to Execute Proves Costly for Gators in Season Opener

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/1/football-gators-failure-to-execute-proves-costly-for-gators-in-season-opener-083123.aspx

Press Conference | Gators Head Coach Billy Napier Discusses Loss to Utah, Graham Mertz’s Performance & More

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/9/1/football-press-conference-gators-head-coach-billy-napier-discusses-loss-to-utah-graham-mertzs-performance-more.aspx

Five early takeaways from Utah’s 24-11 victory over the Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/five-early-takeaways-from-utahs-24-11-victory-over-the-gators/

Dudley Hart Promoted to Associate Head Coach

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/31/mens-golf-dudley-hart-promoted-to-associate-head-coach.aspx

Friday Night Frenzy Preview Week 2: Florida Gators recruiting 2024

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/friday-night-frenzy-preview-week-2-florida-gators-recruiting-2024/

Rece Davis defends Nick Saban from Finebaum, Brando jabs on depth chart issue

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/rece-davis-defends-nick-saban-from-finebaum-brando-jabs-on-depth-chart-issue.html

Week 1 college football predictions: Here are our expert picks for every Top 25 game

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/31/college-football-week-1-predictions/70709686007/

Utah, Nebraska headline college football winners and losers from Thursday of Week 1

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/09/01/college-football-winners-losers-week-1-thursday/70733032007/

Behind the scenes with Deion Sanders, Colorado’s uber-confident football czar

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2023/08/31/deion-sanders-colorado-football-buffaloes-coach-prime/70709871007/

Joe Montana declares this former NFL quarterback as the best of all time, and it’s not Tom Brady

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/joe-montana-declares-this-former-nfl-quarterback-as-the-best-of-all-time-and-its-not-tom-brady/

Candid Coaches: What NIL price is a projected high-major starter in the transfer looking portal looking for?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/candid-coaches-what-nil-price-is-a-projected-high-major-starter-in-the-transfer-looking-portal-looking-for/

The Opening Kickoff: Gators at No. 14 Utah

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/30/football-the-opening-kickoff-gators-at-no-14-utah-083023.aspx

https://onlygators.com/08/30/2023/will-retooled-florida-gators-offense-improve-enough-for-billy-napier-to-retain-controls/

Football notebook

https://onlygators.com/08/30/2023/florida-football-notebook-qb-uncertainty-gators-injury-updates-hurricane-impacts-week-1-at-utah/

Five Newcomers Who Could Make Gators Fans Smile

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/30/football-gators-five-newcomers-to-watch-in-2023-083023.aspx

Gators Women’s Cross Country Voted Preseason USTFCCCA NCAA Division I No. 9

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/30/gators-womens-cross-country-voted-preseason-ustfccca-ncaa-division-i-no-9.aspx

Florida football notebook: QB uncertainty, Gators injury updates, hurricane impacts Week 1 at Utah

Culture change will define Billy Napier’s 2023 season

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/culture-change-will-define-billy-napiers-2023-season/

Florida faces tough Week 1 test at Utah as Gators seek to exceed expectations under Billy Napier

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/florida-faces-tough-week-1-test-at-utah-as-gators-seek-to-exceed-expectations-under-billy-napier/

With Utah QB Cameron Rising doubtful for season opener vs. Florida, here’s what ‘Plan B’ looks like for Utes

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/with-utah-qb-cameron-rising-doubtful-for-season-opener-vs-florida-heres-what-plan-b-looks-like-for-utes/

Nick Saban on addressing Alabama’s penalty issues: ‘We’ll see if it works’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/nick-saban-on-addressing-alabamas-penalty-issues-well-see-if-it-works.html

Former Alabama DL enrolls at Miami days before Week 1 kickoff, likely ineligible

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/former-alabama-dl-enrolls-at-miami-days-before-week-1-kickoff-likely-ineligible.html

Clock rules changed in college football, impact still a mystery

https://www.al.com/sports/2023/08/clock-rules-changed-in-college-football-impact-still-a-mystery.html

Discussion on changes to College Football Playoff model delayed until realignment, ACC expansion is complete

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/discussion-on-changes-to-college-football-playoff-model-delayed-until-realignment-acc-expansion-is-complete/

Paul Finebaum: Nick Saban bullying local media, no depth chart shows ‘indecision,’ ‘petulance’

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/paul-finebaum-nick-saban-bullying-local-media-no-depth-chart-shows-indecision-petulance.html

Is this the final season for Nick Saban?

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/goodman-is-this-the-final-season-for-nick-saban.html

The six teams that could break through and make their first College Football Playoff

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/30/college-football-playoff-breakout-candidates-usc-penn-state/70709377007/

John McEnroe to miss calling 2023 US Open after testing positive for COVID

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2023/08/30/john-mcenroe-to-miss-calling-us-open-after-testing-positive-for-covid/70720956007/

NFL rule changes for 2023: Here’s what they are and what they mean

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2023/08/30/new-nfl-rules-for-2023-league-adopts-changes-to-replay-fourth-downs/70719084007/

You may have to choose new team to hate: College football realignment shakes up rivalries

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/30/college-football-rivalries-lost-in-realignment/70698857007/

LOOK: World record 92,003 fans watch Nebraska volleyball match at Memorial Stadium

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volleyball/2023/08/30/nebraska-volleyball-womens-sports-attendance-record/70723628007/

Gators Sweep Second-Ranked Stanford

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/29/volleyball-gators-sweep-second-ranked-stanford.aspx

Gators Adjust on Fly Due to Idalia

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/football-gators-daily-working-082823.aspx

Graham Mertz’s experience will improve Florida’s communication on offense

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/graham-mertzs-experience-will-improve-floridas-communication-on-offense/

Addison calls his Florida Gators’ offer a “blessing”

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/addison-calls-his-florida-gators-offer-a-blessing/

How Alabama football’s running game can help competing quarterbacks

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/how-alabama-footballs-running-game-can-help-competing-quarterbacks.html

Tim Brando takes issue with Nick Saban’s stance on depth chart, accuses coach of bullying

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/tim-brando-takes-issue-with-nick-sabans-stance-on-depth-chart-accuses-coach-of-bullying.html

Speaking with tongues: How Alabama football monitors player hydration

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/speaking-with-tongues-how-alabama-football-monitors-player-hydration.html

Pipe Dreamer crew reels in 889-pound blue marlin, earns $1.18M in Mid-Atlantic event

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/outdoors/2023/08/29/fishing-boat-lands-889-pound-blue-marlin-wins-1-18m-in-mid-atlantic/70707853007/

Bowl projections: Georgia, Michigan, Alabama, Clemson start in College Football Playoff

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/29/bowl-projections-georgia-michigan-college-football-playoff-picks/70673023007/

You remember Deion Sanders as an athletic freak. Now, he just wants to coach standing up.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/bell/2023/08/29/deion-sanders-health-standing-up-colorado-game-surgery/70702349007/

Shooting at White Sox game happened after woman hid gun in belly, per report

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/whitesox/2023/08/29/white-sox-game-shooting-fan-snuck-gun-into-stadium-in-belly/70710099007/

Nebraska aiming for women’s attendance record with game inside football’s Memorial Stadium

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/volleyball/2023/08/29/nebraska-volleyball-world-attendance-record-football-stadium/70641609007/

‘Big wave:’ College tennis has become a legitimate path to the pro level

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/columnist/dan-wolken/2023/08/29/college-tennis-legitimate-path-to-pro-level-atp-wta-tour/70706801007/

High school football coach arrested, charged with battery after hitting player on sideline

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/highschool/2023/08/29/high-school-football-coach-charged-with-battery-after-hitting-player/70712426007/

Half of University of San Diego football team facing discipline for alleged hazing

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/29/san-diego-toreros-football-team-discipline-alleged-hazing/70712890007/

Texas, Penn State, Oregon among realistic College Football Playoff contenders entering 2023 season

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/texas-penn-state-oregon-among-realistic-college-football-playoff-contenders-entering-2023-season/

Deion Sanders blasts NCAA’s decision to deny immediate eligibility for All-American transfer OL Tyler Brown

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/deion-sanders-blasts-ncaas-decision-to-deny-immediate-eligibility-for-all-american-transfer-ol-tyler-brown/

Gators Release Depth Chart for Season Opener

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/football-gators-release-depth-chart-for-season-opener.aspx

https://onlygators.com/08/28/2023/florida-football-depth-chart-gators-release-week-1-lineup-at-utah-to-open-2023-season/

Breaking down Florida’s week one depth chart

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/breaking-down-floridas-week-one-depth-chart/

Florida vs Utah: Five keys to victory for the Gators

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/five-keys-to-victory-for-the-gators-in-week-one/

Press Conference | Napier Addresses Travel Plans, Test Gators to Face at Utah

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/football-press-conference-napier-addresses-travel-plans-test-gators-to-face-at-utah.aspx

Tuesday’s Gator Talk Canceled

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/football-tuesdays-gator-talk-canceled.aspx

Athletes Associated with Florida Conclude Successful Trip to 2023 World Championships

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/track-and-field-athletes-associated-with-florida-conclude-successful-trip-to-2023-world-championships.aspx

Thursday Night Football Retrospective

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/28/football-harry-fodder-thursday-night-retrospective-aug-28-2023.aspx

https://onlygators.com/08/28/2023/florida-football-notebook-catching-up-on-gators-entering-week-1-with-news-team-notes-updates/

Alabama depth chart got annoying so Saban killed it

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/casagrande-alabama-depth-chart-got-annoying-so-saban-killed-it.html

8 ways Alabama football home games will change for fans in 2023

https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2023/08/8-ways-alabama-football-home-games-will-change-for-fans-in-2023.html

War Eagle. Sooner Schooner. The Grove. Top college football traditions, ranked.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/28/college-football-best-traditions-army-navy-iowa/70667514007/

How leadership retreats, rugby, sports psychology have Georgia Bulldogs primed to become a dynasty

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/how-leadership-retreats-rugby-sports-psychology-have-georgia-bulldogs-primed-to-become-a-dynasty/

Candid Coaches: Which on-court rule change should come next to men’s college basketball?

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/candid-coaches-which-on-court-rule-change-should-come-next-to-mens-college-basketball/

Twitter

That throw is insane. Gotta catch the football

https://twitter.com/i/status/1695460996142538988

San Diego State QB Jalen Mayden avoids intentional grounding by firing the ball at the referee

https://twitter.com/i/status/1695582281467830691

Florida Soccer Wins 8-0 over Stetson

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/27/soccer-florida-wins-8-0-over-stetson.aspx

Trio of Gators Named to U.S. Senior National Team

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/27/gymnastics-trio-of-gators-named-to-us-senior-national-team.aspx

Unit Breakdown: Gators Specialists

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/27/football-unit-breakdown-gators-specialists-082723.aspx

Young Debuts as 82nd Gator to Reach MLB

https://floridagators.com/news/2023/8/27/baseball-young-debuts-as-82nd-gator-in-mlb.aspx

Roundtable: Previewing Florida’s 2023 season

https://www.gatorcountry.com/feature/roundtable-previewing-floridas-2023-season/

Houston Texans announce rookie C.J. Stroud will be starting QB

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2023/08/27/c-j-stroud-will-start-texans-2023-nfl-season-opener-vs-ravens/70611643007/

Viktor Hovland wins 2023 Tour Championship to claim season-ending FedEx Cup

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/golf/pga/2023/08/27/tour-championship-2023-viktor-hovland-fedex-cup-playoffs/70696441007/

El Segundo, California wins Little League World Series championship on walk-off home run

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/08/27/el-segundo-wins-little-league-world-series-title-walk-off-homer/70696183007/

2023 US Open: Time, TV, streaming info for year’s fourth and final Grand Slam

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2023/08/23/2023-us-open-time-tv-stream-how-to-watch/70654441007/

College football Week 0 winners and losers: Caleb Williams, USC offense still nasty

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/27/college-football-week-0-winners-losers-usc-notre-dame-navy/70692458007/

Arizona State self-imposes bowl ban this season for alleged recruiting violations

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2023/08/27/arizona-state-bowl-ban-alleged-recruiting-violations/70695156007/

Novak Djokovic’s results at US Open have been different from other Grand Slams: Here’s why

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2023/08/27/us-open-why-novak-djokovic-missed-chances-this-grand-slam/70691367007/

Yogi Berra was a sports dad: Three lessons we can learn from his influence

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/2023/08/27/yogi-berra-influence-lessons-sports/70689392007/