Overview

• Safety Bryce Thornton scored on a 37-yard fumble return and logged a second recovery as Florida's defense set the tone from the opening series.
• DJ Lagway, returning to live action after an injury-affected offseason, went 15-of-18 for 120 yards and three first-half touchdowns before exiting at halftime.
• True freshman Tramell Jones Jr. took over after the break and finished 12-of-18 for 131 yards with two touchdown passes in his collegiate debut.
• Long Island managed just two first downs and 86 total yards, getting outgained 451-86 in a game that was 38-0 by halftime.
• The victory marked Florida's first shutout under Billy Napier and its most points in a game during his tenure.