Placekicker Evan McPherson also got a shout out, earning Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts. While he did miss a field goal attempt — mind you, from 49 yards away — his made boots from 50 and 51 yards were extremely impressive, with a third from 34 yards added in for good measure.
Here is a look at his accomplishments per SECSports.com.
- McPherson made field goals from 50 and 51 yards in Saturday’s 44-28 victory over No. 5 Georgia.
- McPherson also hit a 34-yard field goal which would put the game away in the fourth quarter.
- Overall, McPherson was 3-of-4 on field goals, 5-of-5 on PATs and recorded nine kickoffs in the game.
- With makes from 50 and 51 yards, McPherson became the third Gators kicker with five made field goals of 50-plus yards.
- McPherson joined Eddy Pineiro (two 50-yarders against UAB in 2017) and David Posey (51- and 50-yarder against Florida State in 1975) as the only Gators in history with two 50-yard field goals in a game.
- For the season, McPherson is 8-of-9 on field goals and a perfect 21-21 on PATs.
.@McPherson_Evan with two 50+ FGs, a 34-yard FG & the @SEC Special Teams POW.
Congrats, Evan! #GoGators 🐊 pic.twitter.com/1PHMsu0OVU
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) November 9, 2020
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