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Florida's Jadan Baugh Is a 'Violent Runner' with a Knack for Making Defenders Miss
Baugh’s 14 carries included a 61-yard run and two Heisman poses as Florida opened with a 66-21 win.
- Florida running back Jadan Baugh rushed 14 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant 66-21 victory against Florida Atlantic, establishing himself as the Gators' top playmaker with highlight-reel jukes and Heisman Trophy poses.
- Coach Jon Sumrall retained Baugh through an in-home visit on Christmas Eve, just five days after his father's death, countering Texas's recruiting efforts and former running backs coach Jabbar Juluke's move to the Longhorns.
- Sumrall called Baugh 'a powerful, sudden, violent runner' who 'runs with such conviction,' while offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner praised his 'lateral quickness and twitch' for making defenders miss. Last season Baugh rushed for 1,170 yards and eight touchdowns.
- The Gators invested roughly $1.3 million in Baugh for 2026, making him one of the roster's highest-paid players, and his season-opening performance suggests the investment is already paying dividends.
- Baugh played only 25 snaps against Florida Atlantic and exited early in the third quarter, yet Florida hosts lower-division Campbell on Saturday seeking a 2-0 start for the first time since 2021.
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Florida’s Jadan Baugh is a ‘violent runner’ with a knack for making defenders miss
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida coach Jon Sumrall and running back Jadan Baugh had a brief exchange during warmups before the team’s season opener.
·Toronto, Canada
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Florida's Jadan Baugh is a 'violent runner' with a knack for making defenders miss
Jadan Baugh ran 14 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns in Florida's opener, leading the Gators to a 66-21 victory against Florida Atlantic and establishing himself as the team’s top playmaker in 2026.
·New York, United States
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Florida's Baugh is a 'violent runner'
Jadan Baugh ran 14 times for 160 yards and three touchdowns in Florida's opener, leading the Gators to a 66-21 victory against Florida Atlantic and establishing himself as the team’s top playmaker in 2026. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound junior from Atlanta…
·Key West, United States
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