Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39 as Jadan Baugh Erupts on the Road

The Florida Gators beat Auburn 44-39 on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium, and the final score doesn’t come close to showing how one-sided most of this game was.

The Gators led by at least two scores for 30:11. They never trailed.

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39 for Sumrall’s 3-0 Start

Jon Sumrall is 3-0 in his first season as Florida’s head coach. No Gators coach has done that since Urban Meyer.

The win also snapped two long droughts:

• Florida’s first trip to Auburn, Alabama, in 15 years
• Its first road win over the Tigers in 27 years

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39 Behind Jadan Baugh’s Three Touchdowns

Sophomore running back Jadan Baugh carried 20 times for 162 yards and three scores. He’s now on a run few Gators have ever matched:

• 100+ rushing yards in four straight games
• A touchdown in nine consecutive games
• Eight rushing touchdowns in fewer than 10 quarters this season

Baugh Chases Emmitt Smith’s Records

Baugh has piled up 724 yards over his last four games. That’s the third-most in any four-game span in Florida history. Only Emmitt Smith sits ahead of him, with 751 and 744 yards across two separate stretches in 1989.

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39 With Philo, Wilson and Brown Delivering

Junior quarterback Aaron Philo stayed sharp. He completed 15 of 22 passes for 204 yards and a touchdown.

That touchdown went to sophomore wide receiver Dallas Wilson, who fought through a rough night of penalties to finish with 74 yards and the score.

Fellow sophomore Vernell Brown III was just as important. He led the team with 86 yards on five catches.

Florida also won the time-of-possession battle. For long stretches, the Gators more than doubled Auburn’s total yardage.

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39 on a Fourth-and-5 Gamble

Sumrall and offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner played to win on the road. They called long pass plays. They even dialed up a gadget play that worked.

Then came the biggest call of the night. Florida led by 9 with 4:31 left, facing fourth-and-5 at Auburn’s 37-yard line. The Gators went for it and converted with ease.

That decision effectively ended the game. Auburn was forced to burn timeouts as the clock ticked down.

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39: How the Tigers Made It Close

Auburn scored a 35-yard touchdown on fourth-and-13 with 24 seconds remaining. That set the final margin.

The Tigers’ last two drives came against a Florida defense that eased off the gas and focused on running out the clock. The gap on the field was much wider than five points.

Florida Gators Beat Auburn 44-39: FAQs

What was the final score of Florida vs. Auburn?
Florida won 44-39 at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night.

Who is the first Florida coach since Urban Meyer to start 3-0 in his first season?
Jon Sumrall.

When did Florida last win at Auburn?
This game was the Gators’ first road win over the Tigers in 27 years. It was also their first visit to Auburn in 15 years.

How many yards did Jadan Baugh rush for against Auburn?
Baugh ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns on 20 carries.

Did Florida ever trail Auburn?
No. The Gators never trailed and led by at least two scores for 30:11.

Who led Florida in receiving yards?
Vernell Brown III had a team-high 86 yards on five catches. Dallas Wilson added 74 yards and a touchdown.

The Florida Gators beat Auburn 44-39, and Sumrall’s team is 3-0 with its offense clicking.