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Caleb Banks back for Gators’ visit to LSU to provide a much-needed interior defensive presence

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 11, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Florida star defensive tackle Caleb Banks is back just in time for the Gators’ visit to No. 3 LSU. The 6-foot-5 ¾, 330-pound redshirt senior is not listed on Wednesday’s SEC availability report after missing the first two games with a foot injury. Banks could create the interior push UF could use to harass Tigers’ veteran quarterback Garrett Nussmeier pull off an upset as 7.5-point underdogs. With Banks on the sideline, the Gators have managed just two sacks in two games and could not contain USF dual-threat quarterback Byrum Brown, who rushed for 66 yards and passed for 263...

How much heat is on UF’s Napier among burning questions heading to LSU

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — That didn’t take long. Billy Napier is back on the hot seat as Florida (1-1) opens SEC play at No. 3 LSU after the Gators’ staggering loss to unranked USF Saturday night in the Swamp. The Tigers (2-0) are a tough out at home, where the Gators have won just twice in 10 tries since 2003. The questions entering Saturday night’s visit to storied Tiger Stadium begin with the obvious. How much heat is on Napier? Plenty, yet a lot of football also remains. But so do the same problems that have plagued Napier in the past. Napier’s play-calling was at times predictable and execution...

Brendan Bett on spitting penalty in Gators’ loss: ‘I made a terrible mistake’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 9, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Florida defensive lineman Brendan Bett said he “made a terrible mistake” for spitting on USF offensive lineman Cole Skinner, leading to a penalty that contributed to the Gators’ shocking 18-16 home loss on Saturday night. Bett issued a statement on his social media accounts Monday night, two days after the incident that led to his ejection during the Bulls’ game-winning drive in the Swamp. A Baylor transfer in his first year at UF, Bett apologized to teammates, coaches, fans and Skinner during a four-paragraph mea culpa. “I want to sincerely apologize for my actions in the...

No. 5 Hurricanes cruise to rout against outmatched Bethune-Cookman

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 7, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

MIAMI GARDENS — The Hurricanes needed to avoid a let-down against a scuffling FCS opponent after beating Notre Dame last week. No. 5 Miami (2-0) accomplished that, beating Bethune-Cookman (0-2) 45-3 at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. “You still have to play your guys, you’ve got to come to these games full throttle,” Miami coach Mario Cristobal said. “And our guys did a good job while they were in there, and they granted us the opportunity for the other guys to play, as well. So we got the best of both worlds.” The Hurricanes wasted no time getting going. Miami forced a punt on...

USF, up next for Miami Hurricanes, stun No. 13 UF in Swamp

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 7, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Another early season no-show in the Swamp by the Gators. Another season on the brink for Florida coach Billy Napier. A week after UF was virtually flawless against an overmatched FCS foe, the No. 13 Gators fell apart Saturday night during an 18-16 loss to unranked USF that put Napier back in familiar spot — behind the 8-ball and on the hot seat. A 20-yard field goal by USF sophomore Nico Gramatica silenced a sellout crowd of 89,909 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and sent the Gators (1-1) reeling before the season has even started — and will get only tougher. “There’s no excuse...

Catch of the year candidate? Hurricanes receiver CJ Daniels scores insane TD | Video

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on September 1, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

MIAMI GARDENS — Wide receiver CJ Daniels introduced himself to Miami Hurricanes fans and the “Catholics vs. Convicts” rivalry with a stunning one-handed touchdown catch. Daniels, making his Miami debut after transferring from LSU, skied for a one-handed touchdown catch at the goal line with 12 seconds left before halftime in the No. 10 Hurricanes’ game against No. 6 Notre Dame on Sunday night at Hard Rock Stadium. CRAZY ONE-HANDED TD CATCH BY MIAMI’S CJ DANIELS VS NOTRE DAME! The play was upheld after review. Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy on the ESPN on ABC call (also, a cameo...

Quarterback DJ Lagway is healthy, back just in time for No. 15 Gators’ season opener

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 29, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway’s last public appearance in the Swamp was ceremonial and somewhat confusing. Limited by an ailing right shoulder, Lagway handled the opening snap of April 12 spring game, handed off the ball and then exited the game — a process he’d repeat to open several series without making a pass. Casual fans were reminded Lagway was injured, if they were even aware. Ardent fans were left to speculate on the future of the Freshman All-American, who expended more energy signing autographs after the game than participating in it. Those uncertain times,...

UCF gears up for football opener with Gateway, Roth Tower projects ongoing

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on August 23, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

Len Moser knows a thing or two about sports venues. As the vice president of sports for Barton Malow Builders, Moser has been a part of construction projects at places such as Daytona International Speedway, Camping World Stadium and most recently EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. Lately, Moser can be found at UCF as part of the crew working on the expansion of the Roth Tower at Acrisure Bounce House Stadium and the new Hagle Gateway. With the Knights set to open the football season by hosting Jacksonville State on Thursday, construction crews have been working to get the Gateway ready for...

Chaminade-Madonna five-star Derrek Cooper commits to Texas over Miami, others

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 21, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

The Hurricanes missed out on one of their prime targets in this recruiting cycle. Chaminade-Madonna five-star running back Derrek Cooper committed to Texas over offers from Miami, Georgia and many other programs. He announced his college choice at a commitment party at BurgerFi in Fort Lauderdale. “Texas (has) been putting (running) backs in the league consistently, and I’ve been seeing consistent base with that,” Cooper said. “(Longhorns running backs coach Chad) Scott, he’s a great coach. I learned a lot from him when I got there (for a visit). He taught me a lot of things I use in my...

Big 12 Media Days notebook: Former UCF DT Lee Hunter reflects on move to Texas Tech

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on July 10, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

FRISCO, Texas — During Tuesday’s Big 12 Media Days, UCF linebacker Keli Lawson and defensive end Nyjalik Kelly took their time answering questions from a small group of reporters. Among the crowd, a booming voice caught their attention, and it was hard to overlook Lee Hunter, who stood out at 6-foot-4 and 325 pounds. Hunter was doing his best to capture the moment on his smartphone, giving his best impression of a journalist. Kelly burst out laughing before eventually shaking hands with his former teammate. Hunter spent the past three seasons playing defensive tackle for the Knights before...