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Jadan Baugh Runs Wild as UF Opens Jon Sumrall Era with 66-21 Win over FAU
Jadan Baugh ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns as Florida scored on its first six possessions in Jon Sumrall’s debut.
Florida coach Jon Sumrall opened his tenure with a 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic on Saturday night at Florida Field, scoring more points than any UF team ever has in a head coach's debut.
Quarterback Aaron Philo threw for 275 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Jadan Baugh rushed for 160 yards and three scores as the Gators finished with 624 yards of total offense.
Offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner led the unit after arriving from Georgia Tech, with the scheme generating scores on the team's first six possessions—a stark departure from four years of offensive struggles.
A crowd of 90,295 packed The Swamp, the fifth-largest opening day crowd in school history, witnessing the debut of a multiyear Ripple partnership reportedly worth $5 million annually.
Florida hosts Campbell next Saturday as the program builds momentum, with a $1.45 billion stadium renovation planned as the university bets on regaining national relevance.