Florida defeats Florida Atlantic 66-21 in Jon Sumrall coaching debut

Florida launched the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday. Jadan Baugh led the offensive effort with 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Aaron Philo added 275 passing yards and four total scores. The Gators scored on their opening six possessions, marking the program's highest-scoring season opener since 1994. Florida Atlantic struggled to establish rhythm, as quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw two interceptions and committed a fumble during the loss. This result extends Florida’s streak of successful home debuts for new head coaches to seven consecutive games. The Gators now prepare to host Campbell, while Florida Atlantic moves on to face Navy next Saturday.

• 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Philo, Baugh lead explosive Gators past FAU in Sumrall’s record-setting debut 66-21
• 3:29 AMYahoo Sports — Jadan Baugh runs wild in the Swamp as Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over FAU