Dallas Wilson injury update: Florida WR heads to locker room after massive hit, targeting penalty

After taking a massive hit on what was later called a targeting penalty, Florida wide receiver Dallas Wilson headed to the locker room. The play resulted in Georgia safety KJ Bolden’s ejection.

The play resulted in Wilson’s first catch of the day, which went for seven yards. He left the field with just over a minute to play in the first half as Florida and Georgia eventually went into halftime tied, 10-10.

Wilson entered Saturday’s rivalry game with 11 receptions for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He was expected to take on a bigger role in the absence of Vernell Brown III, who was ruled out for Saturday’s matchup. Dallas Wilson and Eugene “Tre” Wilson III were the only receivers to catch passes in the first half.

Neither offense got much going in the second quarter on Saturday, but Georgia later got a late field goal to pull things to a 10-10 tie with Florida before the break. The Bulldogs totaled 197 yards of offense in the half, led by 119 on 14-of-21 passing from Stockton. He also threw for a touchdown, finding Dillon Bell on the opening drive.

Florida, meanwhile, had 127 yards through two quarters – though only 29 in the second period. DJ Lagway went 7-of-11 for 101 yards and a touchdown, and Jadan Baugh led the rushing attack with 41 yards. Eugene “Tre” Wilson III was the leading receiver with five catches for 87 yards and the touchdown. He was the only Florida player to record multiple receptions in the first half.

Saturday’s game marked the start of a new era for Florida, which parted ways with Billy Napier prior to the bye week. Billy Gonzales is now in as interim head coach, and he said this past week he has seen some good things from the Gators out of the week off.

“I think their attitude, I think it’s probably been the number one thing,” Gonzales said on the SEC coaches teleconference. “We talk about having an opportunity to go out. They’ve shown a lot of renewed energy. Attitude’s been fantastic, and again, just we’ve been kind of preaching to the team, making sure that we take ownership as a team, be a player-led team, and they’ve done a fantastic job coming back, preparing.

“We had a great practice, the first two days of practice have been great, and we got to have another great one today. Obviously we want to continue to prepare until the foot hits the ball on Saturday, but overall, so far, it’s been a pretty good atmosphere, with these guys getting back on the field and wanting to play next to one another.”