The Red and Black shrugged off a disastrous third quarter to once again vanquish the hated Florida Gator, cruising down the stretch to a 42-20 victory in the 101st edition of the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.
The Bulldogs gave up 17 points in a single 13 minute stretch, aided by two bad turnovers, one bad penalty, and one blown coverage. It was the type of football we’ve seen at frustrating intervals this season from a Bulldog team that both should (Stetson Bennett, Kenny McIntosh) and shouldn’t (Bear Alexander, Malachi Starks) know better.
To their credit, the Classic Ciry Canines did not panic when Billy Napier’s Gators pulled to within a touchdown.