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

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

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

The Florida Gators opened the season with a 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic at The Swamp on September 6, 2026. This win marks the debut of head coach Jon Sumrall, who arrived from Tulane to take over the program. Florida built a 38-14 halftime lead and scored 14 points off two first-half turnovers. Quarterback Aaron Philo accounted for four total touchdowns, while running back Jadan Baugh rushed for 160 yards and three scores. Despite the offensive performance, the coaching staff identified a need to address defensive breakdowns and pass-rush consistency ahead of upcoming SEC competition.

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  • •Florida scored 66 points to secure the win over Florida Atlantic.
  • •Aaron Philo passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns.
  • •Jadan Baugh recorded 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
  • •The Florida defense forced three takeaways during the game.
  • •Patrick Durkin converted a 53-yard field goal in his Gators debut.
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