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Center Graham Barton lifts Tristan Wirfs to celebrate the left tackle's first NFL touchdown on a 2-yard pass against the Cardinals in Tampa Bay's 20-17 victory on Sunday.
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Offensive coordinator Josh Grizzard and the Bucs’ All-Pro left tackle team up for a memorable sleight of hand against Arizona.
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No Kiffin for UF, no bowl for FSU, no way this should be acceptable
Their head coach was fired and they finished with the program's worst record in more than a decade. But at least Florida players were able to celebrate a 40-21 victory over rival FSU in their final game of the 2025 regular season.
The Gators deny the Seminoles a bowl invitation with a 40-21 victory, but neither program has much to brag about in 2025.
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