No. 19 Florida backed up its coach’s words in emphatic fashion Sunday, rolling past No. 23 Alabama 100-77 in a lopsided meeting between SEC rivals.
The Gators’ performance came a little more than a week after coach Todd Golden promised a win against the Crimson Tide. Florida made good on that guarantee with a dominant showing, reaching triple digits while holding Alabama to 77.
Statement win in a ranked rivalry
Florida’s 23-point victory underscored the gap on the scoreboard in a game that featured two nationally ranked teams. The Gators controlled the matchup from start to finish, turning a high-profile conference game into a decisive result.
For Alabama, the loss marked a tough outcome against a fellow SEC contender, as the Crimson Tide were unable to match Florida’s scoring pace.