The Gator Nation is currently nursing a hangover of the best kind after an upset defeat of their most fierce rival, the Georgia Bulldogs, on Saturday in Week 7 of Southeastern Conference play. The game was one to behold as the Gators bounced back from a terrible first few minutes to finish off the statement win.
Florida did most of its damage on the scoreboard during the first half, when both teams combined for 59 points to break the over/under margin before a full 30 minutes had even elapsed. Quarterback Kyle Trask spread the wealth around his offense, tossing a record-breaking four touchdowns heading into the halftime locker room while running back Dameon Pierce took one in on the ground.
Trask first found receiver Justin Shorter to open up the scoring for the Gators after falling behind 14-0, then Pierce scampered two yards to knot things up. A pick-six off of Trask gave Georgia its final lead before Trask found familiar target tight end Kyle Pitts to even the score at 21. An ensuing touchdown reception by tight end Kenmore Gamble and an impressive field goal by kicker Evan McPherson pushed Florida’s lead to 10, but UF’s offense was not done yet.
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Before the final seconds of the first half ticked off the clock, receiver Trevon Grimes made a sensational 14-yard catch in the end zone to give the Gators a commanding lead at the break and ultimately put the nail in the proverbial coffin. It was the senior’s third touchdown of the season to go along with a total of 13 catches for 194 yards. His touchdown number now equals his total output from last season.
Florida came away with the victory because of the offense’s ability to diversify. With gifted receivers like Grimes running routes, it opens up a lot of options for Heisman Trophy hopeful Kyle Trask.
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