Florida barely beats huge underdog FAU in OT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Just enough offense and another strong defensive effort was enough to help No. 8 Florida earn its 10th win of the year. Barely. It was yet another example of two glaring weaknesses -- in the offensive line and kicking game. Florida was able to overcome both. The Gators (10-1) needed a touchdown pass from Treon Harris to Jake McGee in overtime to turn back upset-minded Florida Atlantic 20-14 on Saturday. It wasn't expected to be nearly that close. The Gators were 31-point favorites against an FAU team that had won just twice in 10 games this season and had never beaten an AP-ranked team. Gators coach Jim McElwain became the first coach in school history to win 10 games in his first year with the program, surpassing former greats Steve Spurrier, Urban Meyer, Galen Hall and Ray Graves, all of whom had nine in their initial year with the Gators.