The State of Florida Sports Podcast presented by the USA TODAY NETWORK Podcast

Nigel Wheatstone, the East Central Florida creator of a betting app called Vegas Lit Games, discusses how gambling works in Florida right now, how it could change during the 2022 election, and how his app helps people learn how to bet without losing money,

UCF is looking to score a victory over the reeling Florida Gators in the Gasparilla Bowl on Dec. 23 in Tampa. The Gators are favored by 6.5 points despite all their adversity. Is it warranted? David Whitley of the Gainesville Sun and Tim Walters break down the game.

USA Today Florida Network Recruiting Reporter Jon Santucci returns to tell us about the teams playing in Classes 4A through 8A beginning Thursday, Dec. 16, and ending Saturday, Dec. 18.

USA Today-Florida Network recruiting reporter Jon Santucci joins the show to break down the Class 1A, 2A and 3A football state title games. They will be played Dec. 9-11 in Tallahassee. Next time he'll break down Classes 4A-8A.

Palm Beach Post Dolphins beat reporter Joe Schad joins the podcast to share his insight into Miami's enigmatic quarterback. How does Tua stack up to Mac Jones, Jalen Hurts and Taylor Heinicke? Will he be back for Year No. 3 as the starter? And can the Dolphins still make the playoffs this year?

Tallahassee Democrat Seminoles beat writer Curt Weiler and Gainesville Sun Gators beat writer Zach Abolverdi join the podcast to discuss the odd circumstances behind this weekend's Florida vs. Florida State rivalry game.

Treasure Coast Newspapers Outdoors reporter Ed Killer joins the podcast to discuss 5-pound goldfish found in a Minnesota lake, the dos and don'ts of turkey hunting and turkey frying, our favorite. Thanksgiving sides, and is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie.

Tallahassee Democrat Seminoles reporter Curt Weiler and Palm Beach Post columnist and reporter Tom D'Angelo join Tim Walters to discuss the 2021 Miami at Florida State game that may not have the luster it used to, but the rivalry is no less intense.

USA TODAY Florida Sports Network recruiting reporter Jon Santucci discusses the state's best high school football teams, who is expected to win state titles, who the nest players and and what is going on with recruiting at our major state universities.

Gainesville Sun columnist David Whitley shares his insight into this Saturday's Florida vs. Georgia game in Jacksonville, how the Gators should proceed with their QB conundrum, and more, as well as Urban Meyer getting his first win and the Deshaun Watson situation with the Dolphins.