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Florida Gators run into buzzsaw in Missouri, Tigers shred top-ten team for rare ranked win at home
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Key Points:
- The No. 8 Florida Gators suffered a heavy 45-17 defeat against the Missouri Tigers in Columbia, with Missouri dominating both offensively and defensively.
- Missouri amassed 560 total yards while holding Florida to just 42 rushing yards, effectively neutralizing Florida's leading SEC rusher, Jadan Baugh, who managed only 13 yards on 12 carries.
- Missouri quarterback Austin Simmons delivered a standout performance, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns, dismantling Florida's secondary.
- The loss marks Missouri’s first home victory over a ranked opponent since 2024 and highlights continued struggles for Florida under first-year head coach Jon Sumrall.
- Florida faces a challenging upcoming schedule including games against South Carolina, Texas, and rival Georgia, which will test the team’s resilience and direction moving forward.
