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Two lines of football teams get ready for their next play on the field, one team wears UNF Osprey helmets and dark blue jerseys, the other wears white jerseys and teal helmets.

LIVE UPDATES: North Florida Ospreys play Massachusetts Pirates

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Apr 18, 2025

For one day, the University of North Florida will have a football team—well, sort of. On Saturday, April 19, the Jacksonville Sharks played under the North Florida Ospreys name against the Massachusetts...

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Spinnaker's coverage of the UNF football conversation over the past few decades.

Will the ‘University of No Football’ eventually add the sport?

Ethan Howick, Sports Editor Feb 22, 2025

It’s a long-running joke among students, faculty and staff that U-N-F stands for ‘University of No Football.’ But will the University of North Florida ever escape this infamous moniker?According...

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Patrick Mahomes keeps his super bowl MVP mentality as he had another strong performance in the first game of the season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Watch party on a budget: The sports editor’s guide to Super Bowl Sunday

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Feb 10, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are set to suit up against each other in the NFL's biggest game this Super Bowl Sunday. As such, college students around the country have been preparing to...

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, speaks to Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) on the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Jaguars miss playoffs, suffer end-of-season collapse

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Jan 13, 2024

After a close 28-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars found themselves ineligible for the NFL postseason. Finishing with a 9-8 record, the Jags fell short to an up-and-coming...

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Devin Lloyd #33 Linebacker of the Jacksonville Jaguars pushing the sled during training camp practice on August 8, 2022 at Episcopal’s Knights Sports Complex in Jacksonville, Florida.

The Jags are on a downward trend. How do they get back on track?

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Dec 16, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in a challenging position. They’ve now lost two consecutive games, and three of their last five outings, possibly throwing their standings in jeopardy. What needs to change...

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Back view of Xavier Perkins

OPINION: The CFP is just the BCS with a fresh coat of paint

Ethan Leckie, Opinions Editor Dec 8, 2023
After almost two decades of the Bowl Championship Series, the postseason for Division I FBS college football would be organized into a four-team playoff system. This system, simply known as the College Football Playoff (CFP), was created to put an end to the BCS’ antiquated, convoluted rankings system. In theory, a 13-member committee will select the best four teams each year for a chance to play for the National Championship.
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Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Bengals, lose quarterback to injury

Jaguars drop overtime thriller to Bengals, lose quarterback to injury

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter Dec 5, 2023

In anticipation of their first Monday night football game in eleven years, the Cincinnati Bengals came into EverBank Stadium and spoiled Jacksonville’s primetime spotlight, narrowly escaping with a 34-31...

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Jaguars drop 5-game win streak in humiliating loss to 49ers

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor Nov 13, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted the San Francisco 49ers at TIAA Bank Stadium this Sunday, snapping a five game winning streak as the 49ers pummeled the Jags 34-3 in what was the team’s third loss of...

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The Jaguars offensive line has had a tough time protecting Trevor Lawrence, giving up eight sacks in the last two games.

Jaguars face defeat in first home game against conference rivals

Tristan Larrabee, Sports Reporter Sep 21, 2023

The Jaguars suffered their first loss of the NFL regular season Sunday afternoon at the hands of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions. The Jaguars were coming...

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Jaguars set to play reigning Super Bowl champions in Week 2 matchup

Tristan Schaar, Reporter Sep 15, 2023

Coming off a rollercoaster win last week against the Indianapolis Colts, the Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0) will have their minds set on beating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (0-1) in a marquee...

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The team released renderings for the "Stadium of the Future" in June. (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars)

OPINION: A billion dollars is a big ask from the Jaguars to Jacksonville residents

Jace Brown, Opinions Reporter Sep 11, 2023
The Jaguars are asking for $1 billion to stay in Jacksonville. Although political division consumes society, most of the city (as of last year) was against the renovation of EverBank Stadium. Before the stadium’s true cost was officially announced, a UNF Public Opinion Research Lab poll asked residents whether they would support spending $850 million on a new stadium. Eighty percent said no. 
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Gallery: UNF hosts Seminoles for football practice

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Aug 11, 2023

The Florida State University football team made their annual offseason trek to Jacksonville this week, holding practice on Thursday and Friday at one of the University of North Florida's intramural...

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