Rapid Reaction to Florida's 48-20 win over Kentucky

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators got back in the win column on Saturday night with their 48-20 victory over Kentucky. They scored their most points (48) against a Power Four opponent in the Billy Napier era.

Starting a true freshman quarterback and running back for the first time in program history, Jadan Baugh tied the school record with five rushing TDs and 106 yards and DJ Lagway totaled 305 yards (259 passing).

In the video above, Gators Online shares our rapid reaction to Florida’s win over the Wildcats.

Billy Napier on the Florida Gators win over Kentucky

“Okay, I think the thing I’m most proud of would be the resiliency of that team. This is a resilient group. Obviously been through quite a bit throughout the season. I would tell you that it really matters to them in terms of how they represent the University of Florida. Obviously, a big deal to play in homecoming. Had a ton of people back this weekend. Incredible weekend recognizing the ’84 team.

I would tell you, this group they felt like they had maybe let the place down, let people down in terms of how we played earlier in the year. They took that personal and it was important to them to do that better. The last couple times we been able to play at home I think they’ve done better in that regard. How hard we play and the way we compete and being a great teammate has got to be in our DNA.

These guys have proven that over time that that could be effective if we do those things, and every person matters. Not just what you see out there tonight. We have so many people contribute. About 250 people that contribute to what we do. Tonight, we won the turnover margin. We played really good on the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Thought the defense was really good on conversion downs.

The momentum plays in the game, fourth down stops, and obviously Montrell being out, for Jadan Baugh to step up, with Graham being injured and out for the year for DJ to step up, and a really good defensive performance outside of the kickoff return and the flea-flicker, I thought those guys played really strong. We played complementary ball. Again, I think we probably played our best football of the year, and I’m really proud of the resiliency of that group.”