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Florida Gators struggle in 45-17 defeat against Missouri

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Florida Gators struggle in 45-17 defeat against Missouri

Summary

The No. 8 Florida Gators lost 45-17 to No. 25 Missouri on October 3, 2026, marking their third consecutive defeat at Faurot Field. Florida trailed 20-10 at halftime and failed to rally in the second half, allowing Missouri to dominate in all aspects of the game. Florida's offense struggled, with running back Jadan Baugh held to just 15 yards and quarterback Aaron Philo completing 21 of 34 passes for 197 yards and one touchdown. The Gators' defense allowed 269 passing yards to Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons and fell apart against long runs as the game progressed. Florida will look to regroup after this significant setback.

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By the Numbers

•Florida falls to 4-1 overall, 2-1 in SEC play.
•Missouri improves to 4-1 overall, 1-1 SEC.
•Florida's offense struggled with only 17 points scored.
•Defensive failures led to long touchdowns for Missouri.
•Next game details not reported.

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