Sumrall’s Offense Explodes in 66-21 Opener

Overview

• Florida routed Florida Atlantic 66-21 on Saturday, generating 624 yards of total offense and scoring on its first six possessions in front of a sellout crowd.
• Running back Jadan Baugh carried 14 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns while quarterback Aaron Philo completed 16 of 21 passes for 275 yards with three passing touchdowns and one rushing score.
• The Gators’ defense allowed 396 yards, yielded 25 first downs and converted 11-of-22 third downs and 4-of-7 fourth downs, prompting Sumrall to call the unit “atrocious at times.”
• Sumrall’s debut follows a major offseason reset that included a new coaching staff, heavy roster turnover and the naming of Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo as the Week 1 starter.
• Florida has a tune-up game next week before opening SEC play at Auburn on Sept. 19, leaving limited time to shore up the pass rush, third-down stops and situational tackling that film exposed.