Aaron Philo’s 14-play drive helps Gators pull another upset as Florida stuns Kentucky 21-14 in down season
Florida plays spoiler in Lexington
Kentucky entered the matchup ranked No. 11 and seeking to strengthen its College Football Playoff hopes. Florida, meanwhile, came in with a 5-4 record and a recent run of struggles.
The Gators had already posted upset wins over Ole Miss and Texas. They added Kentucky to that list with a 21-14 road victory.
A safety starts the scoring
Florida got on the scoreboard in the second quarter when an offensive holding penalty in the end zone resulted in a safety. The Gators went into halftime trailing 7-2.
Florida moved in front in the third quarter, ending a stretch of weeks without taking a lead. Running back Jadan Baugh scored the touchdown that put the Gators ahead.
Late drive seals the win
Aaron Philo directed a 14-play drive, and Florida converted a two-point attempt to Dallas Wilson. That sequence secured the 21-14 result in Lexington. The win gave Florida another chance to reset its season while dealing Kentucky a setback in its pursuit of a playoff opportunity.
Key points
- Florida defeated No. 11 Kentucky 21-14 in Lexington.
- The Gators entered the game with a 5-4 record.
- Jadan Baugh scored Florida’s third-quarter touchdown.
- Aaron Philo’s 14-play drive and a two-point conversion to Dallas Wilson sealed the win.