Jachai Polite ripped past Florida State’s left tackle and reached out. FSU quarterback Deondre Francois pulled the football back for a throw, but the hand of the junior pass rusher prevented it from going any further. The ball squirted out, and defensive end CeCe Jefferson jumped on top of it.
The turnover led to a touchdown pass to Trevon Grimes on the very next play, and it gave the Gators a 20-point cushion midway through the third quarter at Doak Campbell Stadium.
Florida never give up that advantage. The UF defense frustrated its opponents in garnet and gold in all elements of the game and stifled the Seminoles’ offense from the opening possession of the 41-14 beatdown.