The recent clash between the University of Florida Gators and the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium ended with a narrow 18-16 victory for the Bulls. This result leaves the Gators with a record of 1-1, while the Bulls remain undefeated at 2-0.

Nov 12, 2022; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson (15) runs with the ball against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive strategies. The Gators managed to put points on the board first, thanks to a successful field goal by Trey Smack. His precision was evident as he converted all three field goal attempts during the game, contributing significantly to his team's score.

Second Quarter

As play continued into the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. DJ Lagway led the charge for the Gators with an impressive passing performance, completing 23 out of 33 attempts for a total of 222 yards and one touchdown pass to Eugene Wilson III. However, an interception thrown by Lagway slightly marred his otherwise solid performance.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw a shift in momentum as South Florida's offense began to assert itself more dominantly on the field. The Bulls scored nine unanswered points during this period, taking advantage of some lapses in Florida's defense despite Tyreak Sapp’s notable sack that resulted in three lost yards for USF.

Fourth Quarter

In an attempt to regain control in the fourth quarter, Jadan Baugh showcased his rushing prowess by gaining crucial first downs for Florida; however, it wasn't enough to overcome USF's lead. Despite Myles Graham’s seven combined tackles and Jaden Robinson’s defensive efforts matching Graham’s tally, they couldn't prevent another scoring drive from USF that sealed their win.

Florida's penalties were also costly throughout this matchup; they accumulated over 100 penalty yards which hindered their progress significantly against such formidable opposition like USF who capitalized effectively on these mistakes.

For fans eager about what lies ahead after this intense encounter: mark your calendars! The next challenge awaits when our beloved team travels away from home turf facing LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium scheduled September 13th starting around evening time (7:30 PM EDT). Be sure not miss any action live broadcasted via ABC network!

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