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No. 25 Missouri spoils No. 8 Florida's brief time near the top of the AP poll with a dominant 45-17 win

Florida saw its brief stint inside the top ten come to an abrupt end following a decisive 45-17 defeat against Missouri. The Gators struggled to establish any rhythm on the ground, managing just 42 rushing yards while their defense was picked apart through the air by Austin Simmons, who threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns in the first half.

Jamal Roberts helped put the contest completely out of reach for Missouri after the break, ripping off a pair of long scoring runs spanning 77 and 80 yards.

The massive victory serves as a major milestone for Missouri under coach Eli Drinkwitz, marking the program's first regular-season triumph over a top-ten opponent in thirteen years. Meanwhile, Florida must regroup under leadership from Jon Sumrall as they prepare for a daunting upcoming schedule that includes matchups against top-ranked Texas and second-ranked Georgia.

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