The Florida Gators (1-0, 0-0) defeated the Florida Atlanta Owls (0-1, 0-0) behind a great defensive performance.
Todd Grantham and his defense faced a lot of questions heading into the season but they quickly put those to bed as the defensive line dominated the game.
Emory Jones and the Gators offense relied on the rushing attack on Saturday as they cruised to a season opening win.
FIRST QUARTER
Florida 7, FAU 0- 2-yard rushing touchdown by Dameon Pierce with 11:27 to go.
Scoring Drive: 11 plays for 75 yards, 3:33 time of possession.
Florida 14, FAU 0- 9-yard touchdown pass from Emory Jones to Rick Wells with 1:52 to go.
Scoring Drive: 10 plays for 80 yards, 4:07 time of possession.
SECOND QUARTER:
THIRD QUARTER:
Florida 21, FAU 0- 3-yard rushing touchdown by Dameon Pierce with 6:47 to go.
Time of possession: 15 plays for 88 yards, 6:11 time of possession.
FOURTH QUARTER:
Florida 28, FAU 0- 1-yard rushing touchdown by Malik Davis with 7:42 to go.
Scoring Drive: 7 plays for 73 yards, 2:38 time of possession.
Florida 28, FAU 7- 2-yard rushing touchdown by Johnny Ford with 4:27 to go.
Scoring Drive: 8 plays for 67 yards, 3:08 time of possession.
Florida 35, FAU 7- 73-yard rushing touchdown by Anthony Richardson with 3:43 to go.
Scoring Drive: 2 plays for 75 yards, 44 seconds time of possession.
Florida 35-, FAU 14- 13-yard touchdown pass from N’Kosi Perry to Brandon Robinson with 1:37 to go.
Scoring Drive: 6 plays for 75 yards, 2:06 time of possession.