Cole Pepper Jacksonville Today Contributor

Cole Pepper has covered sports in Jacksonville since 1996, most recently for News4Jax. He is currently broadcast director for Sporting Club Jacksonville and has called play-by-play for a number of teams, including the Suns, Tomcats, Jacksonville University, Sharks and The Bolles School football. He also served as the studio host for the Jaguars Radio Network.

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July 30, 2023

SPORTS | Trevor Lawrence is stepping toward superstardom 

Trevor Lawrence has already shown signs of growth as he enters a new season in a stronger place than last…

By Cole Pepper

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July 9, 2023

SPORTS | More complexity emerging in Jaguars’ temporary stadium question

Where will the Jaguars play while their stadium is renovated? Here are some pros and cons of the various options.…

By Cole Pepper

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Wyndham Clark celebrates after winning after the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
June 19, 2023

SPORTS | An unlikely US Open winner and uncertainty for pro golf

The dramatic duel between a LIV golfer like Dustin Johnson or Cam Smith and the PGA Tour’s most outspoken defender,…

By Cole Pepper

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June 5, 2023

OPINION | Trevor Lawrence is growing as a leader and as quarterback

Trevor Lawrence admits that if had not taken a major step forward last year as a player, his voice as…

By Cole Pepper

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The Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in the AFC wild card playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 21, 2023

OPINION | The 5 biggest questions facing the Jaguars as offseason practices begin

For the Jaguars to make a deep playoff run, they’ll have to answer these 5 questions.…

By Cole Pepper

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Travon Walker, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, fights for separation against Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jedrick Wills in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. The Jaguars led 13-0 when both teams removed their starters. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 14, 2023

SPORTS | My Jags record prediction based on the schedule 

It’s time for the annual tradition of predicting the Jaguars’ record as the schedule is released.…

By Cole Pepper

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The Jaguars overcame a 27-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 in the AFC wild card playoffs on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
May 7, 2023

SPORTS | Jags slighted in QB ranking

Yes, the Jaguars are getting a little more love nationally, but there are still those who need convincing.…

By Cole Pepper

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External general view of the NFL football Jacksonville Jaguars' stadium, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
April 30, 2023

SPORTS | Jags ‘cautious and safe’ with 2023 draft picks

The Jaguars are not expecting any third-day draft picks (or second-day picks) to assume a starting role in 2023. …

By Cole Pepper