Florida football pulled off an upset to open up its 2022 campaign that did not actually surprise many, scoring a 29-26 win over the visiting Utah Utes in the first game as an underdog as well as against a ranked opponent in recent memory. [autotag]Anthony Richardson[/autotag] showed why many project him as a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft as well as a potential Heisman Trophy candidate.
The game took a sharp turn early as the Gators’ first drive deep into Utes territory was abruptly interrupted by a fumble by [autotag]Montell Johnson[/autotag], but despite that hiccup, the Orange and Blue found a way to prevail thanks in part to new head coach [autotag]Billy Napier[/autotag]’s tutelage and the talent that executed on the field.
Below is a look at some photographic highlights from Florida football’s season-opening game against the Utah Utes in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, including some of the key plays that led to the Gators’ victory.