Jadan Baugh carried the Gators‘ attack Saturday night, finishing with 162 yards and three rushing touchdowns in a 44-39 road victory over Auburn that pushed Florida to 3-0 for the first time since 2019.
The win was powered by a balanced attack — Florida finished with 245 rushing yards and 252 passing yards — and a late exchange of scoring that left Auburn short by five points; full game coverage can be read at CBS Sports.
Key Takeaways
- Jadan Baugh ran for 162 yards and three touchdowns while carrying the workload down the stretch for Florida.
- Florida finished the night with 245 rushing yards and 252 passing yards in a balanced offensive effort.
- Florida improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2019 and will host No. 8 Ole Miss next Saturday.
Jadan Baugh and the Gators running game
Baugh was the determinant in the second half, piling up 106 of his 162 yards after halftime and scoring twice in that period to keep Florida ahead.
He finished with 26 carries at an average of 6.2 yards per attempt, a volume and efficiency combination that allowed Florida to control clock and field position when it mattered most.
Complementing Baugh, Duke Clark contributed 50 rushing yards and a touchdown, giving Florida a two-headed ground game that forced Auburn to defend the box and opened passing lanes for Aaron Philo.
Game plan and late game resilience
Florida’s offense balanced a 245-yard ground output with 252 yards through the air, with Aaron Philo throwing for 202 yards and a touchdown to keep drives alive between running downs.
Coach Jon Sumrall mixed run concepts with play-action sequences that set up several sustained drives and the pivotal play that turned field position in Florida’s favor.
The Gators executed a trick play when Kahleil Jackson completed a 48-yard pass to Amir Jackson, a big-play sequence that produced a sudden scoring burst from an unexpected source.
Auburn answered late, including a 35-yard Hail Mary to Chaz Nimrod with 24 seconds remaining, but Florida’s ability to sustain drives and score on key possessions proved decisive.
Rushing and passing comparison
| Category | Florida | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards | 245 | 102 |
| Passing yards | 252 | 271 (Byrum Brown) |
| Leading rusher | Jadan Baugh 162 yards, 3 TDs | Byrum Brown 65 rushing yards, 1 TD |
| Total offense | 497 combined yards | 373 total yards |
How this win shifts Florida’s SEC path
The win gives Florida a 3-0 start for the first time since 2019 and sets up a critical home matchup with No. 8 Ole Miss next Saturday.
That Ole Miss game now arrives with clear implications for in-conference positioning as the season moves deeper into SEC play.
For Auburn, the loss highlights areas to correct in game management, pass protection and penalties as the Tigers prepare for their next opponent.
