Florida Gators Secure Gasparilla Bowl Victory with Dominant Defense

The Gators capped a rollercoaster season with a 33-8 win over Tulane, fueled by a strong defensive showing and a record-breaking performance from kicker Trey Smack.

Florida's defense held Tulane to just 194 total yards and forced three interceptions, showcasing their late-season improvement.
Quarterback DJ Lagway threw for a Gasparilla Bowl-record 305 yards and a touchdown but struggled with two first-half interceptions.
Kicker Trey Smack set a Gasparilla Bowl record with four field goals, contributing significantly to Florida's scoring output.
449-pound defensive lineman Desmond Watson delighted fans with a rare one-yard carry for a first down in his final college game.
Tulane, missing starting quarterback Darian Mensah due to a transfer, ended their season with a three-game losing streak under backup Ty Thompson.