Florida made a statement in its first real test of the Jon Sumrall era, going into Jordan-Hare Stadium and beating Auburn 44–39 in the Gators’ first trip there since 2011. The win moved Florida to 3–0 overall and 1–0 in SEC play, while also snapping a long drought with its first victory at Auburn since 1999.
The Gators’ offense was the story of the night. Florida piled up 495 total yards, including 243 on the ground, and scored on seven of its first eight drives. Jadan Baugh continued his huge start to the season with 162 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 26 carries, including a 53-yard score on fourth-and-1 that pushed Florida’s lead to 41–24 late in the third quarter.
Aaron Philo also delivered in his first SEC start and first road start, completing 15 of 22 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown. Florida led 20–17 at halftime before taking control coming out of the locker room, scoring touchdowns on its first two possessions of the second half.
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