In a top-10 SEC showdown between No. 7 Auburn and No. 10 Florida, the Gators came away victorious in the first undefeated vs. undefeated game the series has experienced since 2011. Florida remains unbeaten while Auburn enters the loss column as Saturday's game will likely have late-season implications on for two of the conference's top contenders.
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Florida needed two offensive plays to get ahead of Auburn. Freddie Swain's 64-yard catch and run from Kyle Trask gave the Gators a lead they would never relinquish. But the quick-strike score was an anomaly in Saturday's top-10 matchup.
In fact, offensive fluidity was hard to come by for the most part. Florida and Auburn accounted for eight total turnovers (four apiece) and combined to convert on 6 of 29 third downs. On an afternoon where points were at a premium, the separation in the Gators' 24-13 win over Auburn came under center.
Kyle Trask was 19-of-30 for 234 yards and two touchdowns. By comparison, Bo Nix went 11-for 27 with 145 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions. The Gators' consistent pressure and coverage appeared overwhelming at times for the true freshman signal caller. Two of his three giveaways came on Florida's side of the field, the second leading to a Gators touchdown.
His lone score came two drives later and stood as the Tigers' only points off of four Florida turnovers. His 32-yard strike to Seth Williams cut the deficit to 14-13 in the second quarter and were Auburn's final points.
While Auburn's offense lacked rhythm, it continued to remain competitive by disrupting Florida's offense. Half of the Gators' turnovers took place inside of Auburn's 30-yard line, stalling drives that could have ultimately resulted in more points.
Still, just 13 total points were scored off of eight turnovers. A game that lacked offense was defined by two chunk plays — Swain's catch and an 88-yard, fourth-quarter run by Lamichal Perine to give Florida a two-possession lead.
With the win, Florida improves to 8-2 in its past 10 home games against top-10 opponents. The result additionally snaps a 3-game skid against Auburn in the series.
The Gators (6-0) picked up a top-10 win and will go for another next week when they head to No. 5 LSU. Auburn drops to 5-1 ahead of a two-game road trip beginning at Arkansas.
Auburn vs. Florida: Score, updates
Florida 24, Auburn 13 | Final
Florida held Auburn to 13 points a week after the Tigers scored 56. The Gators held Auburn to 269 yards and intercepted Bo Nix three times to reach 6-0.
It wasn't pretty, but Florida snapped its three-game losing streak against Auburn.
Florida 24, Auburn 13 | 2:30 4Q
Nix is intercepted a third time, bringing the combined turnover total to eight.
Florida 24, Auburn 13 | 5:46 4Q
Auburn turns it over on downs on the Gators' side of the field. The clock is ticking away in favor of Florida.
Florida 24, Auburn 13 | 9:04 4Q
Off to the races goes Lamical Perine! He shakes a tackle along the sidelines and wins an 88-yard footrace to give the Gators a two-possession lead.
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