Texas A&M Loses to Florida 41-24, Drops Fifth Straight Game: Live Game Log
The Texas A&M Aggies have hit a rough spot in the middle of SEC play, losing four games in a row to drop their record to a disappointing 3-5. On Saturday, they will host the Florida Gators and look to get their season back on track.
Of course, doing so will be far easier said than done as the Gators will present a tough challenge for the Aggies. Quarterback Anthony Richardson, while inconsistent at times, has shown he can beat you both through the air and on the ground. For an Aggies defense that just allowed 390 rushing yards to Ole Miss a week ago, that could spell trouble.
Making matters more difficult for the Aggies is the fact that multiple players are questionable for the game due to reports of an outbreak of the flu among the team. Among those who are confirmed to miss the game are freshman quarterback Connor Weigman, who impressed in his first start against Ole Miss, and wideout Chase Lane.
With the Gators' defense struggling to get off the field at times this season, this was a perfect opportunity for the Aggies' offense to right the ship and turn their season around. Now, a depleted offense may have trouble doing so.
Stay tuned as we provide live drive-by-drive updates as the Aggies host the Gators from Kyle Field on Saturday.
Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff.
FIRST QUARTER: Aggies 14, Gators 17
The Gators receive the opening kick and will start their drive at their own 25.
On 2nd and 17 Anthony Richardson finds Ja'Quavion Fraziars for a gain of 17 yards and a first down.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Mihalek drills the 50-yard field goal to give the Gators a 3-0 lead with 10:41 left in the first quarter. The drive went 42 yards on 9 plays, taking 4:19 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
The first play from scrimmage for the Aggies is a 65-yard rush for Achane, who bounces it back the other way to take the ball deep into Florida territory.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Achane strolls in for the easy 5-yard touchdown. Bond's extra point attempt is good to give the Aggies a 7-3 lead with 9:21 left in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 3 plays, taking 1:20 off the clock.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 25.
The Gators are moving the chains on the ground this drive, with three straight runs of 8, 11 and 12 yards to move into Aggie territory.
TOUCHDOWN GATORS: Richardson keeps it himself for a 10-yard touchdown. Mihalek's extra point attempt is good to give the Gators a 10-7 lead with 6:01 left in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 8 plays, taking 3:20 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
King finds Moose Muhammad for a gain of 28 yards to move the ball into Florida territory.
On 3rd and 10, King finds Muhammad again to move the ball inside the Gators 10-yard line.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: King finds Achane for the 5-yard touchdown pass. Bond's extra point attempt is good to give the Aggies the 14-10 lead with 1:47 left in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 11 plays, taking 4:14 off the clock.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 25.
TOUCHDOWN GATORS: Richardson keeps it for a 60-yard touchdown run. Mihalek's extra point attempt is good to give the Gators a 17-14 lead with :33 left in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 3 plays, taking 1:14 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
A 12-yard rush for Moss and an 18-yard completion from King to Wright has the Aggies in Florida territory at the end of the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER: Aggies 24, Gators 20
On 3rd and 3 King continues to feed Muhammad who brings in the pass for a gain of 11 to extend the drive, followed by a 13-yard completion to Wright in the red zone.
FIELD GOAL AGGIES: Bond drills the 24-yard field goal to tie the game at 17-17 with 11:58 left in the second quarter. The drive went 68 yards on 10 plays, taking 3:35 off the clock.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 25.
On 3rd and 8 Richardson finds Henderson for a gain of 17 yards to extend the drive for the Gators.
On 4th and 6 the Gators keep the offense on the field and Richardson pitches it to Johnson who gains 18 yards for the first down.
FIELD GOAL GATORS: Mihalek's 24-yard field goal is good to give the Gators a 20-17 lead with 4:49 left in the second quarter. The drive went 68 yards on 15 plays, taking 7:09 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 20.
The Aggies get one first down but can't overcome a holding penalty, bringing up the first punt of today's game.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 28.
The Aggie defense answers by forcing a three and out, and there will be back-to-back punts.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 26.
A 21-yard rush for Achane and a 15-yard completion from King to Muhammad move the Aggies into Florida territory.
TOUCHDOWN AGGIES: Achane gets the 2-yard rushing touchdown. Bond's extra point attempt is good to give the Aggies a 24-17 lead with 1:00 left in the second quarter. The drive went 88 yards on 6 plays, taking 1:11 off the clock.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 25.
The Gators run a couple plays and bring an end to the first half.
THIRD QUARTER: Aggies 24, Gators 41
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
The first drive of the half sees the Aggies go three and out in quick fashion, punting the ball away.
The Gators will start their drive at the Aggies 40.
TOUCHDOWN GATORS: Richardson to Fraziars for the 19-yard touchdown. Mihalek's extra point attempt is good to give the Gators a 27-24 lead with 13:32 left in the third quarter. The drive went 40 yards on 2 plays, taking :32 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
The Aggies once again with a quick three and out as the offense has slowed considerably in the second half.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 30.
The Aggie defense answers by forcing a three and out of their own, as the Gators will punt the ball away.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 35.
The Aggies get one first down but can't do much more as they are forced to punt once again here in the third.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 19.
A 22-yard rush from Johnson and a 12-yard rush from Richardson has the Gators quickly in Florida territory.
On 3rd and 5 Etienne makes some guys miss for a gain of 9 yards to get the first down.
TOUCHDOWN GATORS: Richardson to Douglas for the 12-yard touchdown. Mihalek's extra point attempt is good to extend the Gators lead to 34-24 with 3:58 left in the third quarter. The drive went 81 yards on 10 plays, taking 5:06 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
The Aggies offense continues to sputter as they quickly go three and out yet again on the drive.
The Gators will start their drive at their own 21.
Florida quickly moves into Aggie territory as they reel off gains of 5, 5 and 14 yards.
Richardson finds Pearsall for an easy gain of 21 yards on 2nd and 20 to move the chains again.
Mihalek shanks the 28-yard field goal and the Aggie defense comes up with a huge stop to keep Florida off the board on the drive.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 20.
FUMBLE RECOVERY GATORS: King is drilled for a sack by the Gators defense and the ball pops loose, with the Gator defense jumping on it for the fumble recovery.
The Aggies defense forces a crucial three and out following the turnover to keep them in the game.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 15.
INTERCEPTION GATORS: Another turnover by the Gator defense as King is hit as he's throwing and his pass is picked off.
The Gators will start their drive at the Aggies 31.
On 4th and Goal the Gators keep the offense on the field but are stuffed at the goal line as the Aggie defense comes up with the stop.
On 3rd and 10 King finds Wright for a gain of 15 yards to extend the drive for the Aggies.
On 4th and 10 the Aggies go for it and after scrambling King cannot find anyone and they turn the ball over on downs.
The Gators will start their drive at the Aggies 24.
TOUCHDOWN GATORS: Johnson gets the 5-yard rushing touchdown. Mihalek's extra point attempt is good to give the Gators a 41-24 lead with 1:21 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 24 yards on 4 plays, taking 2:15 off the clock.
The Aggies will start their drive at their own 25.
Nothing for the Aggie offense, who punts it away and Florida will kneel this game out.
END OF GAME
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