The Florida Gators have been wrestled into submission deep within the coronary heart of Texas on Saturday afternoon.
No. 5 Texas was blanking Florida 42-0 for two-and-a-half quarters, threatening to increase one streak and break one other for the Gators.
Saturday was solely the fourth time the 2 packages have met on the gridiron and simply the primary since 1940. Texas had by no means misplaced within the all-time collection, and the 49-17 demolition by the Longhorns saved it that manner.
However earlier than Saturday, Florida had solely scored one landing towards Texas, and that was a part of a 7-7 tie in 1924 — simply over a century in the past.
The 17 factors posted by Florida’s offense have been sufficient to keep away from an embarrassing continuation of that 100-year streak.
It additionally prolonged the Gators’ shutout-less streak that spans again to the 1988 season, per the ABC broadcast.
That is 457 consecutive video games scoring a minimum of one level. Had they been held scoreless, TCU would’ve taken over the No. 1 spot with 402 consecutive video games, per 247Sports’ Jamie Plunkett.
The hassle to save lots of face pales compared to the beatdown the group took on nationwide tv, simply two days after the college’s athletic director introduced head coach Billy Napier could be returning in 2025 regardless of calls to fireplace him.
With the loss, Florida dropped to 4-5 on the season and now has simply three extra alternatives to succeed in six wins and keep away from lacking a bowl recreation.
