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Who remembers when Georgia Southern pulled off one of the most shocking upsets in college football history? At the time, Georgia Southern was an FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) program from the Southern Conference, while Florida was a powerhouse SEC team coming off a strong 11-2 season the year prior. The Eagles entered as massive underdogs, but their signature triple-option rushing attack overwhelmed the Gators’ defense, marking Florida’s first-ever loss to an FCS opponent and arguably the lowest point in program history under coach Will Muschamp. The Eagles rushed for an astonishing 429 yards while completing zero passes—quarterback Kevin Ellison went 0-for-3 through the air but ran for two touchdowns. Florida managed only 279 total yards and struggled to contain the option attack. The Eagles built leads in the third quarter and held off a late Gator push in the fourth. This victory remains a legendary moment for Georgia Southern fans and a humiliating chapter for Florida ...

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