Florida head coach Todd Golden speaks during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Grambling State, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- No. 20 Florida and under-investigation-coach Todd Golden are about to get a feel for what to expect on the road this season.
It could be way more hostile than usual when the Gators (3-0) play at rival Florida State (3-0) on Friday night.
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