The Florida Gators (1-1) defeated the Samford Bulldogs (0-2) 45-7 on Saturday night to get back in the win column.
Freshman quarterback DJ Lagway started the game and set a new Florida record for most passing yards in a game by a freshman.
The Gators’ defense created a turnover early in the game and pitched a shutout in the first half before giving up a touchdown in the third quarter.
FIRST QUARTER:
Florida 7, Samford 0- 1-yard rushing touchdown by Montrell Johnson with 2:53 to go.
Scoring Drive: 4 plays for 86 yards, 1:55 time of possession.
SECOND QUARTER:
Florida 14, Samford 0- 7-yard rushing touchdown by Montrell Johnson with 7:02 to go.
Scoring Drive: 5 plays for 70 yards, 2:18 time of possession.
THIRD QUARTER:
Florida 21, Samford 0- 36-yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Tank Hawkins with 13:38 to go.
Scoring Drive: 4 plays for 69 yards, 1:07 time of possession.
Florida 21, Samford 7- 1-yard rushing touchdown by Damonta Witherspoon with 7:40 to go.
Scoring Drive: 12 plays for 75 yards, 5:58 time of possession.
Florida 28, Samford 7- 41-yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Aidan Mizell with 5:52 to go.
Scoring Drive: 4 plays for 75 yards, 1:48 time of possession.
FOURTH QUARTER:
Florida 31, Samford 7- 26-yard field goal is good by Trey Smack with 13:18 to go.
Scoring Drive: 15 plays for 56 yards, 6:37 time of possession.
Florida 38, Samford 7- 85-yard touchdown pass from DJ Lagway to Tre Wilson with 9:55 to go.
Scoring Drive: 1 play for 85 yards, 13 seconds time of possession.
Florida 45, Samford 7- 9-yard rushing touchdown by Aidan Warner with 48 seconds to go.
Scoring Drive: 6 plays for 29 yards, 2:09 time of possession.