Total Yards
Florida553
Florida Atlantic353
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Florida Atlantic at Florida
Sep 4, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Florida Atlantic
American Athletic
Final Score
14 - 35
FAF
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Florida
SEC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Florida153
Florida Atlantic261
Rushing Yards
Florida400
Florida Atlantic92
Turnovers
Florida2
Florida Atlantic2
Game Conditions
Temperature79°F
Wind6 mph NE
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Florida vs Florida Atlantic box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Florida30:18
Florida Atlantic29:42
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Florida pulls away from Florida Atlantic 35-14
Florida defeated Florida Atlantic 35-14 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 553-353 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Florida set the terms early in a game that finished 35-14. Emory Jones pass complete to Rick Wells for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Howard KICK) came with {'seconds': 52, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving Florida the first major swing.
Florida's box score carried the story: 553 total yards, 400 rushing yards, and 153 passing yards. Florida Atlantic finished with 353 total yards, including 92 on the ground and 261 through the air.
Florida converted 10-16 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Florida led 14-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Anthony Richardson run for 73 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Emory Jones pass complete to Rick Wells for 9 yds for a TD, (Chris Howard KICK) (Florida led 14-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Dameon Pierce 2 Yd Run (Chris Howard Kick) (Florida led 7-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Dameon Pierce run for 3 yds for a TD, (Chris Howard KICK) (Florida led 21-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Richardson run for 73 yds for a TD, (Jace Christmann KICK) (Florida led 35-7 over Florida Atlantic).
Rushing Touchdown
Malik Davis run for 1 yd for a TD, (Chris Howard KICK) (Florida led 28-0 over Florida Atlantic).
Passing Touchdown
N'Kosi Perry pass complete to Brandon Robinson for 13 yds for a TD, (Aaron Shahriari KICK) (Florida Atlantic led 14-35 over Florida).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-14
Florida defeated Florida Atlantic.
Total yards
553-353
Florida held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
400
Florida averaged 8.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
153
Florida averaged 4.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-16
Florida's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Florida Atlantic's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Florida | Florida Atlantic |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 553 | 353 |
| Passing Yards | 153 | 261 |
| Rushing Yards | 400 | 92 |
| First Downs | 26 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-16 | 5-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-91 | 6-28 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-35 | 19-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 46 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Time | 30:18 | 29:42 |