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Lawrence signs autograph for child

Gallery: Jaguars training camp showcases new facility, exciting storylines

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jul 31, 2023

Jaguars fans entered the 2023 offseason with something they hadn’t experienced in a long time: hope.  The team was coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2018. In addition, the Jaguars...

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Attendee stands to ask question at Jaguars huddle

Jaguars huddle events not “shying away” from proposed stadium renovation details

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 20, 2023

The heavy rainfall outside didn’t dampen the mood inside of the Lakeview Room at Deerwood Country Club on Saturday when Jacksonville Jaguars team president Mark Lamping presented detailed plans of the...

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With renovations, the stadium will see its capacity decrease to 62,000 for NFL games, also boasting the ability to expand for select events.

Jaguars reveal plans to upgrade TIAA Bank Field, dubbed “Stadium of the Future”

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jun 7, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars revealed renderings of what they call the “Stadium of the Future” on Wednesday, the culmination of a series of major potential upgrades to TIAA Bank Field. The renovations...

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The offensive line struggled to protect quarterback Trevor Lawrence, as he was sacked five times in Sunday's game

Will recent Jags’ success affect UNF student ticket deals?

Judd Barczak, Reporter Jan 27, 2023

Embracing the underdog title, the Jacksonville Jaguars seem to have made it their brand to come back at the last minute this year, even when the odds appear stacked against them.  Though unable to...

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Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams at training camp in 2022.

Jaguars look to continue miracle run against Chiefs in Divisional round

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 20, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars have already made noise throughout the league with their opening-round comeback win against the Chargers, but Saturday’s challenge might be the biggest of this season. Arrowhead...

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Jaguars keep climbing, knock off Chargers in improbable comeback Wild Card win

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ return to the playoffs was as dramatic as possible Saturday night, winning their AFC Wild Card duel against the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30, once trailing 27-0. One of the...

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Doug Peterson talking to the team

Jaguars clinch AFC South, facing Chargers in first playoff appearance since 2017

Jacob Justice, Sports Reporter Jan 13, 2023

With a 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars clinched the AFC South division, earning a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Jaguars will be...

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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 Jaguars’ improbable run to the playoffs

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Jan 11, 2023

An early December blowout loss in Detroit seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for yet another disappointing Jaguars season. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s sophomore campaign and a new, Super...

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Josh Allen sacks Matt Ryan, who subsequently goes down.

Defense shines as Jaguars dominate Colts in home opener

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 19, 2022

The Jacksonville Jaguars had their best performance in years on Sunday, shutting out the Indianapolis Colts in a wire-to-wire 24-0 shutout win. In life, some things are a given. The sky is blue. The...

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Doug Peterson talking to the team

With the 2022 preseason in the books, hope is on the horizon for the Jaguars

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 1, 2022

The Jacksonville Jaguars have wrapped up the 2022 preseason and look to charge full throttle into the inaugural campaign of new head coach Doug Pedersen.  The Jaguars played a total of four preseason...

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Photo by Gerry Broome, AP Images.

UNF community reacts to NFL legend Tom Brady’s retirement

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Feb 8, 2022

After an illustrious career, including seven Super Bowl victories, quarterback Tom Brady has put all speculation to rest by announcing his retirement on Instagram. When a 22-year-old quarterback from...

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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer watches a play on the video monitor during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

The Golden Months: A story of Urban decay in Jacksonville

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Dec 21, 2021

After only 13 games and a plethora of controversy, the Jacksonville Jaguars have had enough of Urban Meyer. News broke in the early hours of Thursday morning that Meyer’s roller coaster of a tenure...

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