September 12, 2026 – Gainesville, Florida

The Florida Gators gave a solid performance at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night, winning against Campbell University 52 to 3 and raising their record to 2-0 for the 2026 season. The team achieved this result by combining an efficient offensive attack and the home win was witnessed by 88,863 fans.

Campbell got the first points of the game with a 29-yard field goal in the first quarter, but Florida replied with a touchdown run by quarterback Aaron Philo. Following a 28-yard field goal by Patrick Durkin, which extended the Gators’ lead to 10-3, Florida then took control during the second quarter.

Above, Vernell Brown III during one of his punt-return touchdowns.

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Vernell Brown III was the star of the game, managing touchdown returns on two Campbell punts for distances of 64 and 70 yards. He also caught a 14-yard touchdown pass from Philo and had three touchdowns by the end of the first half. Florida scored two more touchdowns before the break, consisting of a 40-yard reception by Dallas Wilson and a two-yard rushing touchdown by running back Jadan Baugh. The Gators were ahead by 45 points to 3 at the halftime break.

In the third quarter Florida scored again when Baugh managed a 75-yard touchdown run. He ended the game with 136 yards from rushing and two touchdowns, achieving his third consecutive game in which he had at least 100 yards rushing. Philo threw 16 of 21 passes for 242 yards and two passing touchdowns, and the Gators had 514 yards of offensive play.

In a defensive effort, Florida kept Campbell to 210 yards and prevented the Fighting Camels from scoring after their first field goal. The Gators held on to their 52-3 lead during the fourth quarter and secured the victory.

The game demonstrated efforts from the team on all three units as it carried on with its early-season series. The Gators will now focus on their forthcoming schedule as they aim to extend their 2-0 start.

Final Score: Florida 52, Campbell 3

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As the Gators go on in the season, attention will turn to whether they can keep up this standard when facing stronger opponents. Since the fans expect the team to gain momentum, Florida will aim to carry forward the efficiency they have shown offensively and the consistency they have displayed defensively in the coming weeks. The games soon to take place will serve as an important trial of the Gators’ ability to maintain their early-season success.