Game summary
The expected high-scoring battle featuring Florida's "Super Sophs" passing attack against Tennessee's powerful ground game led by quarterback
Bobby Scott
never materialized,
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as both defenses were superb in the Gators' 14–13 win. Quarterback
John Reaves
connected with wide receiver
Carlos Alvarez
for the Gators' only offensive touchdown, and the Gator defense stopped the Volunteers at Florida's one-yard line late in the game to preserve the victory. The game's MVPs were Florida linebacker Mike Kelley, who had an interception, a fumble recovery, a blocked punt recovered for a touchdown, a sack, and 17 tackles,
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and fullback Curt Watson of Tennessee.
Scoring summary
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Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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FLA
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TEN
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1
|
|
|
|
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FLA
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Fumble recovery returned 8 yards for touchdown by
Mike Kelley
,
Dick Franco
kick good
|
7
|
0
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2
|
|
|
|
|
TEN
|
Lester McClain
63-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Scott,
George Hunt
kick good
|
7
|
7
|
2
|
|
|
|
|
TEN
|
2-yard field goal by
George Hunt
|
7
|
10
|
3
|
|
|
|
|
FLA
|
Carlos Alvarez
9-yard touchdown reception from John Reaves,
Dick Franco
kick good
|
14
|
10
|
4
|
|
|
|
|
TEN
|
9-yard field goal by
George Hunt
|
14
|
13
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"TOP" =
time of possession
. For other American football terms, see
Glossary of American football
.
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14
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13
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