Florida Gators upset No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28 in SEC showdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 12:11 AM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Florida Gators secured a significant victory over No. 4 Ole Miss, winning 52-28 at home on September 26, 2026. This marked Jon Sumrall's first major win as head coach. The Gators, now 4-0 for the first time since 2019, dominated on the ground with 294 rushing yards, led by Jadan Baugh's 142 yards and three touchdowns. Despite Ole Miss's strong start to the second half, Florida pulled away in the fourth quarter, capitalizing on a fumble and an interception by the Rebels. Next, the Gators will face No. 19 Missouri on the road.
- •Florida improves to 4-0 for the first time since 2019.
- •Jadan Baugh rushes for 142 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Duke Clark adds 126 yards and a touchdown.
- •Florida led 17-6 at halftime and pulled away in the fourth.
- •Next up, Florida travels to face No. 19 Missouri.
- 12:11 AMYahoo Sports — Jon Sumrall's Florida team reintroduces itself to the SEC with upset of No. 4 Ole Miss
- 11:49 PMCBS Sports — Florida surges into CFP conversation after trouncing Ole Miss as Jon Sumrall eyes SEC coaching history
"The Gators' first-year coach is trying to join four others in the FBS after a seismic win over the Rebels
"Jon Sumrall gets his first signature win with the Gators.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 27, 2026, 12:11 AMJon Sumrall's Florida team reintroduces itself to the SEC with upset of No. 4 Ole Miss
Jon Sumrall gets his first signature win with the Gators.
- CBS SportsSep 26, 2026, 11:49 PMFlorida surges into CFP conversation after trouncing Ole Miss as Jon Sumrall eyes SEC coaching history
The Gators' first-year coach is trying to join four others in the FBS after a seismic win over the Rebels
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