ANTHONY RICHARDSON

Trey Benson’s 17-yard scoring run with 4:06 left in the game was his third touchdown of the game and gave No. 16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida.

Trey Benson’s 17-yard scoring run with 4:06 left in the game was his third touchdown of the game and gave No. 16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Mike Wright threw three touchdown passes and Vanderbilt upset Florida 31-24 for its second straight Southeastern Conference victory.

Montrell Johnson ran for a career-high 161 yards and a touchdown, Anthony Richardson accounted for three scores in what might have been his final home game at Florida and the Gators steamrolled South Carolina 38-6 on Saturday.

Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M.

Jayden Daniels accounted for six touchdowns — three passing and three rushing — and LSU beat Florida for its fourth consecutive victory in the series, 45-35 in the Swamp.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Despite an upper-body injury and the absence of his favorite target, Hendon Hooker was at his best Saturday night.

11 Tennessee made its fans sweat a little bit before finally closing out No. WR Bru McCoy had the breakout game that Tennessee fans (and Texas fans and USC fans) were hoping for with five catches for 102 yards and a TD. Until Saturday, the only win Tennessee had gotten over Florida since 2004 was a 38-28 win over the Gators in 2016. After losing to Kentucky in Week 2, Florida is 0-2 in the SEC while Tennessee is now 1-0. After an off week in Week 5, Tennessee heads to LSU before its annual rivalry game in Knoxville against Alabama on Oct. 15.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28 on Saturday night. South Florida was a 24 1/2-point underdog and for the 20th time in 24 games under third-year coach Jeff Scott. THE TAKEAWAYSouth Florida: The Bulls fell to 0-3 against Florida, but this one was considerably closer than the previous two. It could be a sign USF is closing the gap on the Gators, who remain the only Sunshine State team that hasn’t lost to South Florida. Florida has been outscored 24-0 by Utah, Kentucky and South Florida in the frame.

Trevor Etienne’s 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. 18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28.

No. 20 Kentucky intercepted Anthony Richardson twice, Keidron Smith returned one of those interception 65 yards for a touchdown, and the Wildcats toppled 12th-ranked Florida 26-16 in the Swamp.

It seemed like money well spent after the Gators delivered their biggest season-opening victory in more than 50 years. Anthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 on Saturday night to get the Napier era off to a rousing start. He really showed up down the stretch, although fifth-year linebacker Amari Burney was the one who sealed the victory for the rebuilding Gators. Richardson took a knee from there, and the Gators rushed the field to revel in their 33rd consecutive victory in home season openers. Utah also settled for two first-half field goals, one from 43 yards and another from 31.

He really showed up down the stretch, although linebacker Amari Burney was the guy who sealed the victory for the Gators. Richardson took a knee from there, and the Gators stormed the field to revel in their 33rd consecutive victory in home season openers. Despite the loss, the Utes have enough talent and experience to still be a factor in the College Football Playoff. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/ap_top25. Sign up for the AP’s college football newsletter: https://bit.ly/3pqZVaFCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Anthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.

Anthony Richardson ran for three scores in his second career start, including a 2-yard scamper with 1:25 remaining, and Florida upset seventh-ranked Utah 29-26 to get the Billy Napier era off to a rousing start.

The defending national champions came into the season ranked No. 3 in the country and hardly overlooked behind No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Ohio State. The Bulldogs crushed No. 11 Oregon with stunning ease, unleashing a more dynamic offense and a defense that was just as salty as last season's wrecking crew. Stetson Bennett passed for 368 yards without playing a down in the fourth quarter.

Anthony Richardson Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson celebrates after making deep throw at the Manning Passing Academy on the Nicholls State University campus in Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Friday, June 24, 2022. Richardson announced his intentions on Sunday, July 17, 2022, to distance himself from his 'AR-15' nickname and rebrand. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) (Matthew Hinton/AP)GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Anthony Richardson, the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators, is distancing himself and his brand from the nickname “AR-15,” stating he no longer wishes to be associated with the semi-automatic rifle of the same name. JUST IN: Florida QB @GVOaant has posted on his web page that he is no longer using the nickname “AR-15” to distance himself from the assault rifle. “My representatives and I are currently working on rebranding, which includes the creation of a new logo and transitioning to simply using ‘AR’ and my name, Anthony Richardson,” he stated.

Florida State v Florida GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 27: Anthony Richardson #15 of the Florida Gators looks on after defeating the Florida State Seminoles 24-21 in a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)As deadly mass shootings persist in the United States, Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is disassociating himself from the assault rifle frequently seen at the center of the violence. The rising sophomore announced on Sunday that he's seeking to drop his "AR-15" nickname and eliminating gun-themed imagery from his apparel line. "My representation and I are currently working on rebranding, which includes the creation of a new logo and transitioning to simply using "AR" and my name Anthony Richardson." Gunmen have also used AR-15-style rifles in mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary Schoolo (26 dead), Las Vegas (58 dead) and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (17 dead).

UCF’s long wait for another shot at Florida is over.

The Florida Gators are Las Vegas favorites in the Gasparilla Bowl against the University of Central Florida Knights.

Anthony Richardson came off the bench and led Florida to a 24-21 victory over rival Florida State on Saturday that made the Gators bowl eligible a week after firing coach Dan Mullen.

In-state rivals Florida and Florida State have bowl eligibility at stake this weekend.

Greg Knox is stepping in as an interim football coach for Dan Mullen for the second time in five years.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson, recovering from a concussion, injured a knee dancing in the team hotel the night before losing at South Carolina.

Georgia Florida Football Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) is sacked by Georgia defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) (Phelan M. Ebenhack)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — (AP) — No. 1 Georgia and its top-ranked defense dominated Florida, scoring three touchdowns off turnovers in a 12-play sequence that turned “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party” into another lopsided affair in a 34-7 victory Saturday. And Georgia’s defense deserved a toast for making it happen. POLL IMPICATIONSGeorgia will surely retain its spot atop the AP college football poll and probably will begin the season's first College Football Playoff rankings at No. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/college-football and https://twitter.com/AP_Top25.

No_ 1 Georgia and its top-ranked defense dominated Florida in the annual rivalry known as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party."

Tyrion Davis-Price rushed for an LSU-record 287 yards and three touchdowns, and the Tigers’ banged-up defense produced four interceptions in a 49-42 victory over No. 20 Florida.

Emory Jones had a career-high four touchdowns passes, potentially quieting calls for backup Anthony Richardson, and No. 20 Florida routed woeful Vanderbilt 42-0.

Trevin Wallace returned a blocked field goal 76 yards for the go-ahead touchdown late in the third quarter, Chris Rodriguez Jr. added a 9-yard scoring run early in the fourth and Kentucky made a final defensive stand to hold off No. 10 Florida 20-13.

Emory Jones had two touchdown passes to go along with a career-high 144 yards rushing, leading No. 11 Florida to a 38-14 victory over Tennessee on Saturday night and extending nearly two decades of dominance in the series.

The Florida Gators will host the Tennessee Volunteers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Alabama looked beatable.

Bryce Young’s first collegiate road start was a rousing success, a three-touchdown performance that helped top-ranked Alabama hold off No. 11 Florida 31-29 in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

Tebow worked out with Richardson a few days after the freshman arrived on campus in January 2020. So did his arm strength, mobility, mechanics and mentality. But I think he's got a very clean motion as well. … And then I think he's got a mentality of he wants to be great. Run, quarterback run or (deep) shot plays.

It didn’t take Tim Tebow very long to realize Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was different.

The Florida Gators will play in the college football game of the week as the team hosts the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Florida South Florida Football Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson throws a pass against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (Chris O'Meara)TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — No. Richardson also outplayed Jones in a season-opening rout of Florida Atlantic, rushing for 160 yards on seven carries to key a 21-point victory. Richardson, who rushed for 115 yards on four carries against USF, grabbed his right hamstring after reaching the end zone on his long run. Jones’ second interception set up a USF touchdown. South Florida: Home vs. Florida A&M next Saturday.

No. 13 Florida tuned up for the start of Southeastern Conference play with a 42-20 rout of overmatched South Florida that did little to answer the question of whether starter Emory Jones or backup Anthony Richardson is best suited to run the Gators offense.

The Florida Gators will head to Tampa this weekend to play against the University of South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Florida coach Dan Mullen insists he has no quarterback controversy: Emory Jones is the starter, and Anthony Richardson remains the backup following a 35-14 victory against Florida Atlantic on Saturday night in which one clearly outplayed the other.

(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida quarterback Kyle Trask made his future plans official Thursday, formally announcing he’s declining an opportunity to return to school and entering the NFL draft. No one thought Trask would stick around following a record-breaking season that included being named a Heisman Trophy finalist. He led the nation in passing yards and TD passes. He broke the previous school record (39) for TD passes (39) set by 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel. Fellow defensive tackle Zachary Carter, meanwhile, announced plans to return to school for his senior season.

It also could be Mullen taking over-the-top precaution as the eighth-ranked Gators get ready to begin a championship-or-bust season. We have the potential to go compete for a championship and be a championship team, said Mullen, who is 21-5 in two seasons in Gainesville. Florida won 10 games in Mullens first season and 11 in Year 2. Despite Franks' departure, the Gators still have as much depth at the position as they've had in years. This season, Wilson has All-SEC potential and fellow cornerback Kaiir Elam is considered a rising star after a breakout freshman year.

click to enlarge Photo via Hardee County Sheriff's Office/FacebookLast week a Florida man was taken into custody after officers found illegal drugs and a live alligator in his vehicle.According to the Hardee County Sheriffs Office, deputies found "narcotics" on Anthony Richardson after he was pulled over for a traffic stop in the area of State Road 64 and Pioneer Park in Zolfo Springs on Thursday, July 4. However, before searching his car, Richardson told the arresting officers that he also had a live baby alligator in the front seat.Officers found the animal in a black bag with its mouth taped shut.Richardson admitted to officers that he did not have a trapping or hunting license, and said that the gator was given to him by a friend. He also told deputies he planned on releasing the gator into a nearby river.After booking Richardson into the Hardee County Jail for multiple drug charges and illegally possessing or capturing an alligator, the deputies say the gator was safely released into Peace River after it was examined by Florida wildlife officials.