TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Montrell Johnson ran for 99 yards, including a touchdown, and Florida recovered five fumbles in a 31-11 win over Florida State on Saturday.

Jadan Baugh added 81 yards while Florida had 235 rushing yards while DJ Lagway had two touchdown passes to give coach Billy Napier his first win over the Seminoles in three tries.

The Gators (7-5) put together an impressive performance through the end of November, defeating ranked opponents LSU and Ole Miss and picking up a win over Florida State after starting the season 3-3.

Florida’s defense held Florida State to 79 yards rushing in the first half while the Seminoles averaged just 2.5 yards per play.

Lawrance Toafili had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter for Florida State (2-10). The Seminoles lost all three rivalry games (including Miami and Clemson) by double digits.

TAKE AWAY

Florida: The Gators averaged 6.5 yards per carry in the first half and picked up a dominant first rivalry win over Florida State to cap off the final three weeks of arguably the toughest schedule in the nation.

Florida State: The Seminoles suffered double-digit losses in their first season since 1974, two years before the arrival of Bobby Bowden.

NEXT

Florida: The regular season ends and awaits bowl announcements on December 8th.

Florida State: The regular season ends.

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