Emory Jones barreled into the endzone for a 5-yard rushing touchdown that brought Florida within one score of Alabama to end the third quarter.
The drive started off badly after a muffed kick return set the Gators up on their own 1-yard line. Things got worse after Jones struggled to complete short passes and create distance. Then, Nay’Quan Wright hauled in an 18-yard catch to jumpstart the offense.
Wright followed up with four more rushes for 61 yards and Xzavier Henderson hauled in an 18-yard pass to bring Florida to the opposing 5-yard mark. That’s when Jones closed out the drive by crashing into the pile and stretching into the endzone.
Emory Jones and the Gators cap off a 99-YARD DRIVE.
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Wright’s performance on the drive would’ve been solid for an entire night, but Florida might not have made it all the way across the field if not for his efforts.
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