Syndication: The Knoxville News-Sentinel - Source: Imagn
The Florida Gators had a wild SEC game when they traveled to Neyland Stadium and almost pulled off a massive upset of the eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Instead, the Vols were able to survive as they secured a 23-17 overtime home win.
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The Gators drop to 3-2 (1-1 SEC) this season while the Volunteers are now 4-1 (1-1). However, it remains to be seen where the Vols will land in the AP Poll on Sunday.
This game was full of a lot of emotion so let's take a look at the box score and discuss what happened.
This was not a game that the Tennessee Volunteers are going to want to remember as they looked lost in the first half but were able to turn things around in the second half.
The Vols were able to get a massive game from running back Dylan Sampson, who had 112 yards and three touchdowns. Sampson's big game helped overcome a pair of turnovers and going just 4-of-15 on third downs. In the end, it's better to have those mistakes with a win than a loss, but this could cost them a spot or two in the AP Poll.
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For the Gators, this proves that they can compete with the big dogs of the conference and were a play or two away from pulling off the upset. The Graham Mertz vs. DJ Lagway conversation continues as neither really dominated. Mertz was the more accurate of the two, going 11-of-15 for 125 yards and a touchdown.
Florida really controlled the possession, having the ball for a few seconds under 35 minutes.
Vincent is a College Sports reporter at Sportskeeda with close to 6 years of experience. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport Business from Saint Leo University, and has worked with Pasco News Publications and Pro Football Focus.
Vincent's education has helped him approach sports writing from the understanding of what it takes to run a program/team and the business side of it. He has interviewed dozens of players, coaches and analysts and believes he asks the questions readers are interested in.
He ensures that the source is credible and cross-checks information before reporting to ensure accuracy and relevance in his articles.
Vincent doesn’t have a favorite team or player, as he tries to remain unbiased. However, he considers John Wooden the greatest coach of all time and the 1990 “Fifth Down Game” between Colorado and Missouri the most iconic College Sports moment.
For Vincent, College Sports is on par with the pro leagues as it is a professional pipeline with media rights deals and a free agency of sorts. He plays video games and hangs out with friends and family when he’s away from his keyboard.
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