The Florida Gators, currently 1-1, faced the Texas A&M Aggies, also at 1-1, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The game kicked off around 3:45 p.m. ET.
Final Score: Texas A&M 33, Florida 20. The Aggies secured their second win of the season, improving to 2-1, while the Gators fell to 1-2.
In the final moments of the fourth quarter, with 29 seconds left, Texas A&M called a timeout while running down the clock, holding onto a fourth-and-two conversion. Earlier, Florida attempted a drive but DJ Lagway’s pass to Taylor Spierto was intercepted, handing possession back to the Aggies with just over three minutes left.
Florida had a chance to score but Graham Mertz was hit while fumbling the ball out of bounds just shy of the end zone, leading to a rushing touchdown by Ja’Kobi Jackson, putting Texas A&M ahead 33-20.
Texas A&M maintained strong control throughout the game, dominating the rushing game and pushing Florida on defense. The third quarter ended with A&M leading 33-14, underscoring their offensive dominance.
Marcell Reed shined for Texas A&M, completing numerous key passes to keep the Aggies ahead. Despite some opportunities for Florida, they struggled to find the end zone consistently.
The first quarter showcased Texas A&M’s successful offensive strategies, including a touchdown pass from Reed to tight end Theo Melin Ohrstrom.
Despite a lightning delay that pushed the game later, the Gators were unable to overcome the aggressive play from the Aggies, culminating in a tough loss for Florida as they look to recover in their upcoming matchups.