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Wesley Alden

Wesley Alden is the video and audio programming producer at the Orlando Sentinel. She is the recipient of a national EPPY Award and a University of Florida graduate.

Billy Napier’s squad showed fight and offensive spark against LSU, but UF’s reeling defense could not keep up with the host Tigers.

GATORS PODCAST: Florida tries to recover from Jayden Daniels’ record-setting night, defensive collapse at LSU (Ep. 200)

November 13, 2023 at 7:04 p.m.

Billy Napier’s squad showed fight and offensive spark against LSU, but UF’s reeling defense could not keep up with the host Tigers.

The Gators are 14.5-point underdogs facing the SEC’s top offense and toughest environment — a night game in Tiger Stadium. Star QB Jayden Daniels is expected to play and continue his Heisman Trophy campaign. Florida is going to have to play its best game, if not a perfect one, to win.

GATORS PODCAST: UF looks to steal one at Tiger Stadium

November 10, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.

The Gators are 14.5-point underdogs facing the SEC’s top offense and toughest environment — a night game in Tiger Stadium. Star QB Jayden Daniels is expected to play and continue...

And there is no avoiding what’s next: a 3-game grinder beginning with Saturday’s visit to LSU.

GATORS PODCAST: Billy Napier rebuffs Arkansas fallout with LSU visit looming (Ep. 198)

November 6, 2023 at 7:48 p.m.

And there is no avoiding what’s next: a 3-game grinder beginning with Saturday’s visit to LSU.

Arkansas is winless in SEC, but not an easy out, either. Of the Hogs’ six losses, five were by one possession. This is a can’t-lose game for Florida and coach Billy Napier, given the final three games are visits to LSU and Missouri followed by a Nov. 25 home date with Florida State.

GATORS PODCAST: Florida pushes to secure bowl eligibility

November 2, 2023 at 5:05 p.m.

Arkansas is winless in SEC, but not an easy out, either. Of the Hogs’ six losses, five were by one possession. This is a can’t-lose game for Florida and coach...

UF's struggles against the Bulldogs continued as a fast start fizzled and Kirby Smart’s squad capitalized on a slew of unforced errors.

GATORS PODCAST: Moving on from lopsided loss to Georgia

October 30, 2023 at 9:38 p.m.

UF's struggles against the Bulldogs continued as a fast start fizzled and Kirby Smart’s squad capitalized on a slew of unforced errors.

The Bulldogs have looked vulnerable, yet remain formidable even without star tight end Brock Bowers.

GATORS PODCAST: UF looks to end Georgia’s dominance

October 26, 2023 at 4:22 p.m.

The Bulldogs have looked vulnerable, yet remain formidable even without star tight end Brock Bowers.

Kirby Smart’s team will be without star tight end Brock Bowers while his defense is not as formidable as recent editions. Yet the Dawgs remain the SEC’s gold standard and the Gators’ toughest test.

GATORS PODCAST: UF ready for top-ranked Georgia (Ep. 194)

October 23, 2023 at 7:28 p.m.

Kirby Smart’s team will be without star tight end Brock Bowers while his defense is not as formidable as recent editions. Yet the Dawgs remain the SEC’s gold standard and...

Billy Napier’s offense was aggressive to the final minute, erasing a 10-point deficit to stun South Carolina.

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GATORS PODCAST: Florida enters bye week off comeback win at South Carolina (Ep. 193)

October 17, 2023 at 8:26 a.m.

Billy Napier’s offense was aggressive to the final minute, erasing a 10-point deficit to stun South Carolina.

One of the most glaring marks in the Billy Napier Era is that his team is just 1-7 away from Gainesville. Quarterback Graham Mertz and Co. look to capitalize on the SEC’s worst defense while Austin Armstrong’s defense focuses on Gamecocks QB Spencer Rattler.

GATORS PODCAST: On the road again — Gators seek success away from Swamp before bye week (Ep. 192)

October 12, 2023 at 4:44 p.m.

One of the most glaring marks in the Billy Napier Era is that his team is just 1-7 away from Gainesville. Quarterback Graham Mertz and Co. look to capitalize on...

After running past Vanderbilt for a homecoming victory, Florida aims to make adjustments in preparation for a game at South Carolina.

GATORS PODCAST: Florida dispatches Vanderbilt; turns attention toward South Carolina and rare road win (Ep. 191)

October 9, 2023 at 6:56 p.m.

After running past Vanderbilt for a homecoming victory, Florida aims to make adjustments in preparation for a game at South Carolina.

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