Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- , Two 19-year-old freshmen helped give Florida and coach Billy Napier a much-needed victory in a series that had started to slip away. Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying a school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton , and the Gators dominated Kentucky 48-20 Saturday night for their first victory in the annual series since 2020. “That's pretty good company there,” Napier said. Making his first career start and filling in for injured senior Montrell Johnson, Baugh ran for 106 yards against one of the Southeastern Conference’s stingiest defenses. His 1-yard plunge late in the third quarter gave Florida a 14-point cushion that was plenty against the offensively challenged Wildcats (3-4, 1-4 SEC). It was a much-needed effort considering Florida (4-3, 2-2) was forced to turn to another freshman, quarterback DJ Lagway , because of injury.