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Baugh's Trio of TDs Powers Gators Past Tigers
20 Sep
Summary
- Jadan Baugh rushed for 162 yards and three touchdowns for Florida.
- Florida defeated Auburn 44-39 in their SEC opener.
- Both teams featured new head coaches in their conference debuts.
Florida secured a crucial 44-39 road victory against Auburn in their Southeastern Conference opener on Saturday night. The win provided new Gators coach Jon Sumrall with a signature conference debut performance.
Running back Jadan Baugh was the driving force for Florida's offense, amassing 162 yards and three touchdowns. His powerful runs, particularly in the second half, controlled the game's tempo. Quarterback Aaron Philo added 202 passing yards and a touchdown, contributing to Florida's dominant ground game which totaled 245 yards.
Auburn, under new coach Alex Golesh, showed flashes of offensive capability but struggled with consistency. Quarterback Byrum Brown threw for 271 yards and three touchdowns, including a late Hail Mary. However, the Tigers' offense faltered in the second half, hampered by four sacks and six penalties, ultimately falling short despite a spirited effort.
