Florida Survive FAU In Overtime

At the time of his suspension, Grier led the SEC with a completion percentage of 65.8 and had become the first Florida quarterback to pass for at 200 yards in three consecutive games since Tim Tebow in 2009. After missing the extra point, Florida’s defense had to hold the Owls out of the end zone.

Today’s Florida Gators vs FAU Owls college football game has a start time schedule of noon eastern time and airs on TV channel SEC Network. But FAU quarterback Jaquez Johnson was sacked for a 3-yard loss and then threw three incompletions in the end zone. The senior is a dual threat, with 1,356 yards passing and eight touchdowns and 227 yards rushing and a score. Let’s say he leads Florida to an undefeated start and Grier is now active, does Jim McElwain yank him and insert Grier? They went scoreless in the first half and were forced into overtime before escaping with a 20-14 win.

Defensively, the Florida Atlantic Owls feature the league’s No. 56-rated road run defense, allowing 170.75 yards per game. FAU has a disappointing 2-8 record for the year and has lost two games in a row.

The Gators’ offense has looked inept all game and kicker Austin Hardin has missed two short field goals on Saturday.

The game ended in regulation at 14-14 and Florida had to play their first overtime game of the year to stay alive for a chance a national championship.

Suspended Florida quarterback Will Grier will have to wait until the middle of next season before he is eligible to return to the Gators’ lineup.