How many yards did running back Jadan Baugh gain against Missouri?
Running back Jadan Baugh gained
Florida needs to bounce back after the Missouri loss, and it starts with a text message. Running back Jadan Baugh wrote to coach Jon Sumrall on Sunday: “Coach, I’m sorry. I won’t ever let that happen again.”
The No. 16 Gators (4-1, 2-1 SEC) lost 45-17 on Saturday. Next up is South Carolina on Saturday, in Gainesville, for homecoming.
Florida Gators Bounce Back After Missouri Loss: The Baugh Problem
Baugh entered the game as a Heisman contender. He led the nation with 11 rushing touchdowns and ranked second with 600 rushing yards.
Missouri shut him down.
- Baugh’s night: 13 yards on 12 carries
- Team rushing: 42 yards, against a season average of 260
- Yards per carry: 1.7
Sumrall didn’t put it all on his back. He said the offensive line gave Baugh almost nothing to run through.
Why Florida’s Missouri Loss Happened: Line Play on Both Sides
The trenches decided this game.
Offense
- Missouri piled up 11 tackles for loss and three sacks
- Quarterback Aaron Philo went 21 of 34 for 197 yards and one touchdown
- He rarely had time to set his feet
Defense
- Florida came in giving up 248.3 passing yards per game, second-most in the SEC
- Missouri quarterback Simmons made it worse, going 23 of 30 for 340 yards and two touchdowns
- Missouri finished with 560 total yards
Penalties
- Eight flags for 80 yards
- Sloppy play has followed this team all season
Sumrall’s Bounce Back Plan After the Missouri Loss: Accountability First
Sumrall stuck with his “1-0 every week” mantra. He also admitted the warning signs were there earlier.
“We looked it squarely in the face,” he said Monday, noting that earlier mistakes hadn’t cost Florida games until now.
His players backed that up. Defensive lineman Brendan Bett said wins hide weaknesses, and losses force you to fix them. He said nobody pointed fingers afterward.
Offensive lineman Harrison Moore has watched the film four or five times. He said players showed up angry Monday, and the staff aimed to carry that into Tuesday’s practice.
What South Carolina Brings to Florida’s Bounce Back After the Missouri Loss
The Gamecocks are 2-3 overall and 0-3 in the SEC. They’ve lost eight straight conference games going back to last season.
Don’t read too much into that record. South Carolina averages 256 rushing yards per game, led by quarterback LaNorris Sellers and running back Matt Fuller. After what Missouri did to Florida’s front, that matters.
Game details
- Kickoff: Saturday, homecoming at Gainesville
- Radio: WRUF 98.1 FM, 850 AM and 103.7 HD2, coverage from 8:45 a.m.
- TV: SEC Network, 12:45 p.m.
What’s Next After Florida’s Bounce Back Window Closes
Florida visits No. 1 Texas on Oct. 17 at Darrell K Royal Stadium in Austin. Kickoff is set for noon ET, with ABC or ESPN to be decided after Saturday’s games.
FAQ: Florida Gators Bounce Back After Missouri Loss
What was the score of the Florida-Missouri game?
Missouri won 45-17.
How did Jadan Baugh play against Missouri?
He ran 12 times for 13 yards, a sharp drop for a player leading the country in rushing touchdowns.
When do the Gators play South Carolina?
Saturday, in Gainesville, for homecoming.
Can Florida recover from the Missouri loss?
That depends on the offensive line and pass defense. Sumrall has pointed to accountability and daily improvement.
Who does Florida play after South Carolina?
No. 1 Texas on Oct. 17 in Austin.
Sumrall says adversity shows who you are, and Saturday will show whether the Florida Gators can bounce back after the Missouri loss.
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