GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Behind a career performance by quarterback Emory Jones, Florida shook off another slow start and cruised past Tennessee for the Gators’ 16th win in 17 meetings against their rebuilding rival.
The Gators (3-1, 1-1 SEC) pulled away from the Vols (2-2, 0-1) for a 38-14 decision behind Jones’ dual-threat abilities, coach Dan Mullen’s second-half adjustments and fewer mistakes from a vulnerable defense.
Saturday night’s announced crowd of 88,478, just shy of a second straight sellout at the Swamp, witnessed Jones’ most impressive performance with the Gators. The redshirt junior in his fourth collage start rushed for a career-high 144 yards and was 21-of-27 passing — at one point completing 12 consecutive throws — for 209 yards and two touchdowns.
