GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida rolled to a 40-21 victory over rival Florida State on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, pulling away in the second half. The Gators scored 23 consecutive points after the Seminoles took a brief lead in the second quarter.

Quarterback DJ Lagway threw three touchdown passes for Florida, while running back Jadan Baugh rushed for 266 yards and two touchdowns. Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos accounted for two touchdowns, but the Seminoles could not keep pace. Florida improved to 4-8, while Florida State fell to 5-7.