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Saturday, October 20, 2018
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Cece Jefferson still suspended for Florida Gators against Kentucky

Matt BakerTimes staff writer
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Updated: September 8, 2018 at 05:54 PM

GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators will again be without defensive lineman Cece Jefferson.

The 6-foot-1, 252-pound senior remains suspended for academic reasons, UF announced before tonight's SEC opener against Kentucky.

The other six players suspended last week — including receiver Kadarius Toney and Clearwater native Adarius Lemons — will be back.

Starting linebacker David Reese remains out with an injury, as does reserve safety Shawn Davis.

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