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Updated · Fox News · Nov 15
Florida Gators Upset No. 11 Kentucky 21-14, Dealing Blow to Playoff Hopes
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Nov 15

Florida Gators Upset No. 11 Kentucky 21-14, Dealing Blow to Playoff Hopes

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 15

Summary

  • Florida rallied from a 7-2 halftime deficit to beat No. 11 Kentucky 21-14, notching its third upset of a ranked opponent despite entering at 5-4.
  • Jadan Baugh’s third-quarter touchdown started the turnaround, and quarterback Aaron Philo capped a 14-play fourth-quarter drive with a rushing score before hitting Dallas Wilson for the decisive 2-point conversion.
  • Kentucky briefly regained control on Kenny Minchey’s 1-yard touchdown run, but its final chance ended after stopping Florida short on fourth-and-1 and then failing on four straight plays.
  • The loss dents Kentucky’s College Football Playoff push, while Florida improved to 6-4 and returns home to face Vanderbilt next week.

Insights

Did the immense pressure of the playoff race cause Kentucky's offense to crumble against a giant-killing Florida defense?
How will a 6-4 Florida team with three massive upsets disrupt the highly contested College Football Playoff bubble?
What fueled Aaron Philo's clutch dual-threat performance to shatter Kentucky's playoff dreams in the final minutes?