Baugh Runs for 160, Florida Beats FAU 66-21

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Baugh Runs for 160, Florida Beats FAU 66-21

Rachel Meyers · 2026-09-06T19:20:16.055Z

That Christmas Eve visit paid off big time, Sumrall knew what he had in Baugh.

5 sourcesUpdated Sep 6, 2026

Jadan Baugh powered Florida to a 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic in Jon Sumrall’s debut as head coach, rushing for 160 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. The junior running back scored on runs of 12, 7 and 6 yards, added a career-long 61-yard gain and surpassed 2,000 career rushing yards. Quarterback Aaron Philo contributed 275 passing yards and four total touchdowns, while Vernell Brown III had 117 receiving yards and a touchdown. Baugh has now produced 426 rushing yards and five touchdowns in his last two games, strengthening his early case as one of the nation’s top running backs and a potential postseason-award contender.

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Aug 29, 2026Sep 6, 2026

Sep 6, 2026Notre Dame opens its 2026 season against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, honoring Lou Holtz while chasing its first national title since 1988.
Sep 6, 2026Florida's Jadan Baugh rushes for 160 yards and three touchdowns as the Gators open Jon Sumrall's era with a 66-21 win over FAU.
Sep 6, 2026Memphis routs Arkansas State 42-24 to open its renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, with Jaylin Carter rushing for four touchdowns.

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“Baugh Strikes Heisman Pose, Finds Endzone Thrice in Gators' Opening Win Over FAU”

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“Jadan Baugh runs wild in the Swamp as Florida opens the Jon Sumrall era with a 66-21 win over FAU”

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Memphis rallies past early deficit to defeat Arkansas State 42-24

Memphis opened their renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium with a 42-24 win over Arkansas State, riding a dominant rushing attack that produced 335 yards and a standout four-TD night from Jaylin Carter. The Tigers pulled away after halftime, with Carter compiling 183 rushing yards and Memphis’ defense sealing the victory with multiple interceptions as they move to 2-0 on the season.

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