[jwplayer GrqoPb6i]
We have reached the end of September — a time that just a couple of months ago represented the ultimate uncertainty as the nation and the world wrestled with the novel coronavirus pandemic. Nonetheless, we have nearly made it to October with the giants of college football finally emerging from their dormancy.
The biggest news on this humpday comes out of Purdue, which gave 14 students, including 13 student-athletes, until Wednesday to clear out of their residence hall rooms after being suspended, accused of having a party that violated the university’s coronavirus-era Protect Purdue Pledge, the dean of students announced Monday.
Otherwise, it is a pretty slow day as far as stories about college athletics are concerned — and that is not necessarily a bad thing.
Around the Swamp
- Former Florida Gators in the NFL: Week 3: The best performance came from Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Carlos Dunlap, who put up some big numbers against the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Gators join the playoff field in latest USA TODAY bowl projections: Erick Smith argues that even if UF loses in the SEC Championship game, it may have a case to get into the playoff.
- Gators football sees no new COVID-19 cases this week: The newest COVID-19 testing data from the University of Florida Athletic Association is good news for the program.
- Gators’ offense still has room to improve following big win in opener: The Gators’ 642 yards of offense in Week 1 led the SEC. They had the best rushing offense in Week 1 and the second-best passing offense, behind just Mississippi State’s air raid debut under Mike Leach.
- ESPN’s Heisman Watch Week 4: Kyle Trask moves into the top five: Six passing touchdowns in a conference game to open the season is what some might call a “Heisman performance.” ESPN’s team of college football writers agrees.
- Florida Gators on outside of College Football Playoff picture in latest CBS Sports projections: Recording 642 yards of total offense, the Florida Gators opened eyes with their season-opening 51-35 victory over Lane Kiffin’s Ole Miss Rebels on September 26.
- Florida’s two Kyles lead PFF’s top 10 performances from NFL draft prospects in Week 4: Florida quarterback Kyle Trask and tight end Kyle Pitts are perhaps the most iconic duo in college football this season.
It’s great to be a Florida Gator!
Coming to #TheSwamp to watch the Gators play? Here's what you need to know. #GoGators
🔗 : https://t.co/hA0R7l5FIH pic.twitter.com/GytBJXCC5W— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) September 27, 2020
[lawrence-related id=24732,24439,24172,24145]
[vertical-gallery id=24317]