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Vernell Brown III Scores on Consecutive Punt Returns to Help Florida Top Campbell 52-3

Brown became the first Florida player since 1996 to return two punts for touchdowns in one game as the Gators routed Campbell 52-3.

  • On Saturday in Gainesville, receiver Vernell Brown III returned consecutive punts for touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, leading Florida to a dominant 52-3 victory over FCS Campbell.
  • Brown's performance reignited memories of Jacquez Green, becoming the first Florida player since 1996 to return two punts for scores in one game, moving the Gators to 2-0.
  • Quarterback Aaron Philo threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while tailback Jadan Baugh added 136 rushing yards and two scores, including a 75-yard run.
  • Florida's defense held Campbell to 210 total yards while Brown set a school record with 219 punt return yards, the second-most in SEC history.
  • First-Year coach Jon Sumrall now prepares the Gators for their SEC opener next week at Auburn, where Florida seeks its first 3-0 start since 2019.
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Vernell Brown III scores on consecutive punt returns to help Florida top Campbell 52-3

Vernell Brown III scored three touchdowns in a decisive second quarter, including on consecutive punt returns, and Florida handled lower-division Campbell 52-3 to start 2-0 for the first time since 2020

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