Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) tumbles as he hangs on after making a spectacular one-handed catch in front of LIU defensive back Jalen Bell (6) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players celebrate after winning the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Billy Napier celebrates in the bench area as the last seconds tick off the clock during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida running back Jadan Baugh makes an athletic leap during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) picks up a fumble before running it back for a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway dives for extra yardage during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida fans cheer during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida inside linebacker Myles Johnson celebrates during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
The Florida band cheers during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players celebrate with wide receiver Taylor Spierto (30) after he scored a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Taylor Spierto scores a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida running back Jadan Baugh hangs on to the ball during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defender Jayden Woods (15) celebrates over downed LIU quarterback Ethan Greenwood (14) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III runs for a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III celebrates after a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III celebrates after a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway looks to throw during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida player Kamran James screams in celebration during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) runs a fumble recovery back for a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway throws during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida fans cheer during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) dives to recover a fumble during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defensive back Bryce Thornton (18) celebrates after a fumble recovery during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Billy Napier yells before the start of the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida defensive back Bryce Thornton celebrates after a fumble recovery during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Billy Napier coaches players during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws under pressure during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida tight end Hayden Hanses (89) hangs on to a pass during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Billy Napier celebrates with players after a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) throws a touchdown pass during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) makes a spectacular one-handed catch in front of LIU defensive back Jalen Bell (6) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) tumbles as he hangs on after making a spectacular one-handed catch in front of LIU defensive back Jalen Bell (6) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) tumbles as he hangs on after making a spectacular one-handed catch in front of LIU defensive back Jalen Bell (6) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III celebrates after a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida tight end Hayden Hansen concentrates to keep his toes inbounds as he catches a touchdown pass during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida tight end Hayden Hansen tumbles into a photographer as he falls after completing a touchdown pass during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida receiver J.Michael Sturdivant (9) hangs onto a touchdown pass as he falls out of bounds during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players gather before the start of the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players run onto the field for the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players run onto the field for the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida fans cheer during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Jackson Wade (83) can’t quite pull in a touchdown catch during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. throws during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback DJ Lagway steps away from defenders during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida quarterback Tramell Jones Jr. throws during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receiver Taylor Spierto scores a touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida wide receivers Taylor Spierto (30) and Jackson Wade (30) celebrate after a Spierto touchdown during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida head coach Billy Napier celebrates during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida players celebrate after winning the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Florida fans cheer after the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Florida won the game 55-0. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III (8) tumbles as he hangs on after making a spectacular one-handed catch in front of LIU defensive back Jalen Bell (6) during the Long Island University at University of Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, August 30, 2025. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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