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Florida crushes No. 4 Ole Miss 52–28

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:22 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Gators Top Ole Miss

Florida Gators defeated No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28, earning their first top-5 win since 2020.
Jadan Baugh rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns.
Duke Clark added 126 rushing yards and a touchdown, also surpassing 100 yards.
Florida amassed 302 rushing yards, the most in a game since 2022.
The defense held Ole Miss to 28 points and forced a key fumble.

Summary

Lacy Exits Early

Left tackle Kewan Lacy left the LSU game early with a left shoulder injury; X-rays were negative.
Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss stayed on the field to shake hands with Florida coach Jon Sumrall.
Ole Miss will have a bye week after the loss, providing extra recovery before their next game.

Summary

Sumrall Demands Wins

Jon Sumrall said Florida follows a five-year plan targeting a championship each season.
He warned he is not very patient and expects wins every day.
Sumrall noted a shift toward greater resiliency and toughness since arriving in Gainesville.
He said the Swamp crowd’s energy revived memories of the program’s historic dominance.
The matchup was Florida’s first top-25 home game since September 10 2022.

History

Historical Context

In 1996, Steve Spurrier led the Florida Gators to their first national title, beating in-state rival Florida State 52-20 in the Sugar Bowl after a 12-1 season and a 45-30 SEC Championship win over Alabama. The program’s resurgence under Jon Sumrall echoes that era, highlighted by a 302-yard rushing performance against Ole Miss, reviving the Gators’ SEC relevance.

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Gators Top Ole Miss

Florida Gators defeated No. 4 Ole Miss 52-28, earning their first top-5 win since 2020.
Jadan Baugh rushed for 142 yards and three touchdowns.
Duke Clark added 126 rushing yards and a touchdown, also surpassing 100 yards.
Florida amassed 302 rushing yards, the most in a game since 2022.
The defense held Ole Miss to 28 points and forced a key fumble.

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