A new tradition for the Florida football program started back on Oct. 7, 2017 during the team’s Homecoming game vs. LSU: Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down” played for Gator fans to sing between the third and fourth quarters.
It began as a tribute to the late Petty, who passed away a week earlier on Oct. 2. The moment went viral, and since then, it’s become a weekly occurrence.
Also since then: two victories for Kentucky football in three trips to Gainesville.
It started back on Sept.