Florida
Ole Miss
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (09/24/2026) — The Florida Gators ran for 302 yards and controlled the clock for nearly 37 minutes in a 52-28 win over the Ole Miss Rebels on Thursday night at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Jadan Baugh scored three touchdowns as Florida scored more than 50 points against an SEC opponent in front of 90,683 fans.
How It Happened
Florida did most of its damage on the ground. The Gators finished with 498 total yards, and 302 of them came on runs. That balance let Florida set the pace all night: the Gators ran more plays, strung together longer drives and kept the Ole Miss offense on the sideline.
When Florida threw, it was efficient. Aaron Philo passed for 196 yards, and the Gators completed 16 of 23 attempts as a team. Florida moved the chains 27 times and converted six third downs, which kept its drives alive.
Ole Miss moved the ball well when it had it. Trinidad Chambliss threw for 298 yards, and the Rebels completed 25 of 34 passes. Ole Miss finished with 426 total yards, including 128 on the ground, and picked up 25 first downs, just two fewer than Florida. Deuce Alexander scored a touchdown for the Rebels, and Lucas Carneiro added 8 points.
The numbers show the Rebels could move the ball but could not keep pace on the scoreboard. Ole Miss converted four third downs and gave the ball away twice. Against an offense that controlled the ball the way Florida did, the Rebels had few chances to make up ground.
Turning Point
Florida won this game with time of possession. The Gators held the ball for 36:59, compared with 23:01 for Ole Miss, a gap of almost 14 minutes. The 302 rushing yards drove that edge. Florida's long drives shortened the game and limited how many possessions an efficient Ole Miss passing attack could get.
Ole Miss's two turnovers made the problem worse. The Rebels already had fewer possessions, and giving two of them away made a comeback even harder against a Florida offense that kept scoring. By the end, Florida's 24-point margin reflected how much of the game the Gators controlled.
Star of the Game
Jadan Baugh, Florida — Baugh scored three touchdowns, more than anyone else on the field, and led the Florida rushing attack that decided the game. Florida's 302 rushing yards set the tone, and Baugh's trips to the end zone turned that yardage into points. His production gave the Gators the physical identity that wore down Ole Miss over four quarters.
Other Florida players also contributed. Philo's 196 passing yards gave the Gators balance, Patrick Durkin added 10 points, and Jayden Woods recorded a sack on defense.
For Ole Miss, Chambliss posted the best individual numbers in the game with 298 passing yards on a 25-of-34 team completion line. His efficiency kept the Rebels in range for stretches, even though the offense did not get enough possessions to match Florida's output.
What It Means
For the Florida Gators, the win is a statement performance in SEC play. Scoring 52 points against Ole Miss, running for more than 300 yards and dominating possession shows an offense that can win in more than one way. If Florida keeps running the ball this effectively, the Gators have a formula that should hold up against the rest of their conference schedule.
For the Ole Miss Rebels, the loss comes with some positives on offense. They gained 426 yards, completed passes at a high rate and nearly matched Florida in first downs. Chambliss showed he can move the ball against an SEC defense on the road.
The Rebels have clear areas to address. They allowed 302 rushing yards, were on the field for almost 37 minutes on defense and turned the ball over twice. Getting stops against the run and protecting the football will be the priorities as Ole Miss looks to bounce back in conference play.
The 90,683 fans in Gainesville watched Florida's ground game control the night. The Gators' physical approach decided this SEC matchup, and the Rebels head into their next game looking to regroup after a tough road loss.
