The Florida Gators (4-2, 2-2) defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores (2-5, 0-3) 38-14 on Saturday afternoon in the Swamp for homecoming.
The Gators offense struggled at times, but the running game was able to get going for the offense despite being down two starters on the offensive line.
Florida’s defense forced a fumble and made a goal line stand as they responded from last week’s performance.
FIRST QUARTER:
Florida 7, Vanderbilt 0- 14-yard rushing touchdown by Ricky Pearsall with 9:05 to go.
Scoring Drive: 9 plays for 93 yards, 3:27 time of possession.
Florida 7, Vanderbilt 7- 85-yard touchdown pass from Ken Seals to Will Sheppard with 6:15 to go.
Scoring Drive: 2 plays for 89 yards, 39 seconds time of possession.
SECOND QUARTER:
Florida 14, Vanderbilt 7- 2-yard passing touchdown from Graham Mertz to Arlis Boardingham with 10:51 to go.
Scoring Drive: 7 plays for 61 yards, 3:53 time of possession.
Florida 21, Vanderbilt 7- 7-yard rushing touchdown by Montrell Johnson with 41 seconds to go.
Scoring Drive: 8 plays for 71 yards, 2:01 time of possession.
THIRD QUARTER:
Florida 28, Vanderbilt 7- 9-yard touchdown pass from Graham Mertz to Tre Wilson with 3:16 to go.
Scoring Drive: 14 plays for 91 yards, 6:25 time of possession.
Florida 28, Vanderbilt 14- 21-yard touchdown pass from Ken Seals to Richie Hoskins with 44 seconds to go.
Scoring Drive: 6 plays for 75 yards, 2:32 time of possession.
FOURTH QUARTER:
Florida 31, Vanderbilt 14- 40-yard field goal is good by Trey Smack with 12:12 to go.
Scoring Drive: 7 plays for 54 yards, 3:24 time of possession.
Florida 38, Vanderbilt 14-15 yard passing touchdown from Graham Mertz to Arlis Boardingham with 7:19 to go.
Scoring Drive: 4 plays for 36 yards, 2:07 time of possession.