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No. 4 Miami Smothers Florida 26-7 Behind Relentless Defense and Ground Game

A 141-yard night for Florida deepened questions about Billy Napier’s 20-22 tenure.

Overview

  • Miami limited Florida to 141 total yards, including just 32 before halftime, as the Gators opened with six straight punts.
  • Mark Fletcher Jr. rushed for 116 yards and a late touchdown, and Marty Brown added 74 rushing yards, two scores and a team-high 53 receiving yards.
  • The Hurricanes generated four sacks and consistent pressure, holding D.J. Lagway to 61 passing yards in a largely one-sided defensive showing.
  • An apparent long Marty Brown touchdown was erased when SEC referee David Smith ruled forward progress had stopped, and Florida scored on the ensuing 80-yard drive.
  • Florida fell to 1-3 for its worst start since 1986, intensifying scrutiny on Napier, while Miami improved to 4-0 and remained unbeaten at home since the start of last season.