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Rapid Reaction to the Gators' 40-21 win over FSU

On3 imageby: Zach Abolverdi9 hours agoZachAbolverdi

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Gators closed out the 2025 season with a 40-21 win over rival FSU. It was the first victory for UF interim coach Billy Gonzales and knocked the ’Noles out a bowl game.

After the game, I was joined by Gators Online’s Keith Niebuhr to break it all down. In the video above, we share our rapid reaction to the Florida Gators’ win over the Seminoles.

We also discuss the latest on Tulane coach Jon Sumrall and UF’s coaching search.

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Billy Gonzales on Florida’s 40-21 win over FSU

“Just want to start off, what an unbelievable day for these seniors. They’re a special group. They did an unbelievable job. They continue to keep this team together. They continue to fight. They continue to push each other.

The leadership they provided from within, nobody really understands that, but being in their shoes, getting a chance to see Sapp out there sitting on the 50 yard line, just hanging out there, it’s really special.

I’m super, super proud of this team. Obviously it didn’t start the way we wanted to in the first couple games. I’ll tell you what, the way we finished today, it was the first time in my opinion we played a complete game offense, defense, special teams-wise.

I can’t be more proud of these guys. I’m super proud of the staff, the support staff. What a way to fight, taking a look at Jadan Baugh, second in history with 266 yards rushing today. What a workhorse. Offensive line did an incredible job giving him the opportunity to make those holes and continue to run.

Then the defensive unit, they played lights out. They were unbelievable today. The big boys up front did an unbelievable job setting the point up front, getting some pressure. At one point I looked out there, we had four true freshmen sitting in the back end.

It takes everybody on a football team to be successful. Finally we had that the last game of the season. I’m super proud of these guys. I can’t tell you that enough. I love ’em.”

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