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Florida football upsets Ole Miss with strong performance and turnover advantage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Florida football upsets Ole Miss with strong performance and turnover advantage

Summary

Florida football upset No. 6 Ole Miss in Gainesville, starting strong with a quick touchdown. The Gators' defense set the tone by forcing a turnover on Ole Miss' first drive, maintaining control throughout. While Ole Miss scored in the second half, Florida's defense held them to 28 points overall, aided by a key fumble in the second half. Florida's offense showed efficiency, scoring on most drives and managing the game well despite injuries to several key receivers. Special teams contributed significantly, providing favorable field position.

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By the Numbers

•Florida scored a touchdown within the first four minutes of the game.
•The Gators' defense limited Ole Miss to 28 points, including strong early performance.
•Aaron Chiles and Jayden Woods made key defensive plays to shift momentum.
•Florida's offense excelled with over 300 rushing yards and effective game management.
•Special teams provided excellent field position with significant return yardage.

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2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Florida football wins turnover battle and plays near perfect game to upset Ole Miss

What they're saying

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Florida football still has issues to fix, but the Gators played about as perfectly as one could expect four games into Jon Sumrall's tenure in their upset of Ole Miss.
— Yahoo Sports

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