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Florida defeats FAU 66-21 in Jon Sumrall's debut at the Swamp

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Florida defeats FAU 66-21 in Jon Sumrall's debut at the Swamp

Summary

Florida opened the season with a 66-21 victory over FAU on Saturday night in Gainesville. The game marked the debut of head coach Jon Sumrall, who replaced Billy Napier following a four-year tenure. Quarterback Aaron Philo directed the offense to 624 total yards, completing 16 of 21 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jadan Baugh contributed to the win with 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries, while Vernell Brown added 117 receiving yards and one touchdown. The victory occurred before an announced crowd of 90,295 at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field.

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By the Numbers

•Florida defeated FAU 66-21 at home.
•Jon Sumrall coached his first game for the Gators.
•Aaron Philo recorded 275 passing yards and three touchdowns.
•Jadan Baugh finished with 160 rushing yards and three scores.
•The game drew an opening day crowd of 90,295.

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GAINESVILLE — “Our long national nightmare is over.” Gerald Ford famously uttered those words in 1974 after Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace and Ford inherited a nation desperate for a fresh start. OK, so maybe replacing Billy Napier with Jon Sumrall isn’t quite Watergate. But judging by the mood inside a sold-out Swamp on Saturday night, Gator Nation was ready to celebrate Liberation Day, ...
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