Florida defeats Florida Atlantic 66-21 in Jon Sumrall coaching debut
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
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.
- •Florida defeated Florida Atlantic 66-21 in Gainesville.
- •Jadan Baugh recorded 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
- •Aaron Philo contributed 275 passing yards and four total scores in his Florida debut.
- •Florida Atlantic quarterback Caden Veltkamp finished with 276 passing yards, two interceptions, and one fumble.
- •Florida faces Campbell and Florida Atlantic hosts Navy on September 12.
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- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Florida Opens Jon Sumrall Era With Dominant 66-21 Win Over FAU
- 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
"Jadan Baugh ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns, juking defenders nearly every time he touched the ball, and Florida opened the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Aaron Philo added 275 yards passing and four total scores as the Gators won their seventh consecutive home debut for a new coach. This one was the highest-scoring season opener for Florida since 1994.
"GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Aaron Philo displayed machine-like efficiency, while offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner delivered the fireworks long missing at the Swamp. Star tailback Jadan Baugh picked up where he left off after a record-setting night against Florida State. Head coach Jon Sumrall’s long-awaited debut during Saturday night’s 66-21 rout of Florida Atlantic signaled better ...
"The Jon Sumrall era at Florida couldn’t have started much better. The Gators dominated Florida Atlantic 66-21 Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, putting together an explosive offensive performance and giving Florida fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the new era in Gainesville. Philo Makes an Immediate Impact One of the biggest…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 6:15 PMHow Jon Sumrall's debut for Florida ranks among other 1st-year coaches
Florida football throttled FAU in Jon Sumrall's debut as the Gators' head coach. Here's where he ranks among other first-year HCs in their debuts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 10:31 AMGators start season strong with blowout of FAU. We hand out the grades
Florida football dominated FAU in Jon Sumrall's debut as head coach at The Swamp. For the Owls, they entered the game as 26.5-point underdogs.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:29 AMFlorida Opens Jon Sumrall Era With Dominant 66-21 Win Over FAU
The Jon Sumrall era at Florida couldn’t have started much better. The Gators dominated Florida Atlantic 66-21 Saturday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, putting together an explosive offensive performance and giving Florida fans plenty of reasons to be excited about the new era in Gainesville. Philo Makes an Immediate Impact One of the biggest…
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:35 AMPhilo, Baugh lead explosive Gators past FAU in Sumrall’s record-setting debut 66-21
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback Aaron Philo displayed machine-like efficiency, while offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner delivered the fireworks long missing at the Swamp. Star tailback Jadan Baugh picked up where he left off after a record-setting night against Florida State. Head coach Jon Sumrall’s long-awaited debut during Saturday night’s 66-21 rout of Florida Atlantic signaled better ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 3:29 AMJadan Baugh runs wild in the Swamp as Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over FAU
Jadan Baugh ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns, juking defenders nearly every time he touched the ball, and Florida opened the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night. Aaron Philo added 275 yards passing and four total scores as the Gators won their seventh consecutive home debut for a new coach. This one was the highest-scoring season opener for Florida since 1994.
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