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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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Jamie Davies announced as new men’s soccer head coach

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Dec 5, 2023

University of North Florida Athletics announced on Tuesday that Jamie Davies would be stepping into the role as head coach of the UNF Men’s Soccer program. Davies is set to become the third head coach...

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One month into the basketball season, how are the Ospreys doing?

One month into the basketball season, how are the Ospreys doing?

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Dec 1, 2023

The UNF men’s and women’s basketball teams are wrapping up their first month of play, with both squads trending in different directions.  The men’s team is currently 4-4 overall and holds a 3-1...

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ASUN postseason awards showcase athletic, academic effort of UNF student-athletes

ASUN postseason awards showcase athletic, academic effort of UNF student-athletes

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Dec 1, 2023

With the end of the fall 2023 semester rapidly approaching, so comes the season's end for a multitude of UNF’s fall sports, including volleyball, as well as both the men’s and women’s soccer programs. Despite...

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Ospreys rebound, win first-ever in-season tournament at the nest

Ospreys rebound, win first-ever in-season tournament at the nest

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 21, 2023

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team hosted their first-ever in-season tournament at UNF Arena this past week, where they won two of three games.  The team kicked off the tournament...

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Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Volleyball drops close match vs. Lipscomb in ASUN semifinals

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Nov 21, 2023

The University of North Florida women’s volleyball team wrapped up their 2023 campaign on Friday, falling short to the No. 2 ranked Lipscomb University Bison 2-3 in the ASUN championship semifinals. The...

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Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ospreys head into at-home tournament inconsistent and with more to prove

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 15, 2023

The University of North Florida men's basketball team will host their first-ever in-season tournament this Thursday. While there is still plenty of season left for UNF to prove itself, here's an overview...

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Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Volleyball’s going to the ASUN tournament! What to expect

Jacob Justice, Sports Editor | Nov 14, 2023

Closing out their regular season with a shutout 3-0 win over the Stetson Hatters on Saturday, the University of North Florida volleyball program now sets its sights toward the postseason and, specifically,...

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The Ospreys battled it out with the Florida Atlantic University Owls during their Monday night match.

Osprey Women’s Basketball suffers loss at hands of FAU Owls

Rachel Bacchus, Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

The Osprey women’s basketball team suffered a tough at home 75-84 loss against the FAU Owls at home on Monday. The match started off strong with two early three-pointers by Kaila Rougier and Selma...

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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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Strong second half leads Ospreys to season-opening win over Coastal Georgia

Strong second half leads Ospreys to season-opening win over Coastal Georgia

Ethan Howick, Sports Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

The University of North Florida Men's basketball team opened the 2023-2024 season at home for the first time in over a decade, pulling away with a comfortable 92-55 win over the lower-division Coastal...

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