Jadan Baugh runs for 162 yards and 3 TDs, and Florida beats Auburn 44-39 on the Plains

On Saturday night, Florida defeated Auburn 44-39 in an SEC matchup featuring new head coaches at the Plains. Jadan Baugh was the star for Florida, rushing for 162 yards and three touchdowns, guiding the Gators to a 245 yard rushing game. The Gators also connected for 252 passing yards, with Aaron Philo throwing for one score. Florida's secondary shined, as Vernell Brown III caught five passes for 86 yards, while Dallas Wilson added 74 yards and a touchdown on four catches.

Auburn's offense struggled throughout the game, managing only 373 total yards. Quarterback Byrum Brown completed 20 of 35 passes for 271 yards, with three touchdowns and an interception. He also contributed on the ground, adding 65 yards and a touchdown. Brown finished with the game-winning 35-yard Hail Mary to Chaz Nimrod with just 24 seconds remaining.

Despite a strong performance from Auburn's passing game, including a 35-yard touchdown to Chaz Nimrod, the Tigers lacked consistency moving the ball and were plagued by turnovers, including four sacks and six penalties. This marked Florida's first road win since 2018, while Auburn began their season on the wrong foot under new head coach Alex Golesh.