Missouri defeated Florida 45-17 on Saturday, breaking a nine-game skid against ranked opponents. Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns in the dominant performance. Per multiple reports, Missouri scored 35 consecutive points during the blowout.
The loss proved costly for Florida, which entered the game ranked eighth and riding momentum after routing Ole Miss the previous week. The Gators (4-1, 2-1 SEC) managed just 325 yards of total offense—a sharp decline from their season average of 532.8 yards—and recorded the second-most lopsided SEC loss in school history, according to reporting. Missouri (25th ranked) kept its College Football Playoff hopes alive with the statement win, while Florida coach Jon Sumrall acknowledged the team's tumble after its rapid ascent into the top 10.