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Chomping at Bits: Updates on Florida’s suspensions and injuries

Two players may be seriously injured, and nine Gators remain suspended until further notice.

NCAA Football: Florida at Michigan Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

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Two Gators sustained potentially serious injuries in opener: Chauncey Gardner (knee) and DeAndre Goolsby (unspecified) underwent tests, including MRIs. Jim McElwain said the status of the two would be updated later this week. (Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun; Jordan McPherson, SEC Country)

James Robinson eligible for Northern Colorado, other nine suspensions remain: Robinson was suspended for the opener due to a marijuana possession citation. The other nine players are suspended as part of an ongoing investigation into the misuse of school-issued funds. (Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun; Ryan Young, SEC Country)

Offensive line woes trace back to recruiting: The last five years of offensive line recruiting have left a lot to be desired. (Zach Abolverdi, SEC Country)

Gator soccer defeats Portland: No. 2 Florida bested Portland in Seattle on Sunday at the Nike/Husky Invitational. The Gators dropped their first game of the tournament to Washington on Friday. (Mary Howard, Florida Gators)

UF volleyball picks up third top-20 win: The No. 3 Gators are the only team to beat three ranked opponents this season - including two top-five teams. Florida swept North Carolina on Sunday to close out the SEC-ACC Challenge in Puerto Rico. (Zach Dirlam, Florida Gators)

More on Jim McElwain’s comments, Florida’s loss to Michigan: There is room for improvement in all phases. (Scott Carter, Florida Gators; Robbie Andreu, Gainesville Sun; Ryan Young, SEC Country; Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel)

Nursing suite added at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: Nursing mothers now have an exclusive space in the stadium and can store milk in a fridge inside the suite. This was one of the new upgrades suggested by the fan advisory council. (Dustin Ciraco, Florida Gators)

Florida celebrating 25th anniversary of Swamp moniker this weekend: Steve Spurrier christened Ben Hill Griffin Stadium as “The Swamp” in 1992. (Will Pantages, Florida Gators)

Future Gator updates: Stats and video from Florida commits Dameon Pierce, Ja’Marr Chase, and Matt Corral. (Zach Abolverdi, SEC Country)

Regarding Hurricane Irma potentially affecting this weekend’s home opener -

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