No. 20 Tennessee Beats Florida 31-11, Ends 10-Game Streak

Gainesville, Fla. — The No. 20 Tennessee Volunteers delivered a decisive 31-11 victory over the Florida Gators on Saturday night in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, ending a 10-game losing streak in Gainesville that dated back to 2003 and snapping Florida's three-game skid.

Tennessee dominated from the outset, building a 31-0 halftime lead behind a relentless ground attack that amassed 248 rushing yards on 51 carries. The Volunteers' offense, ranked second nationally in scoring at 43.4 points per game entering the matchup, overwhelmed Florida's defense early, scoring on their opening drive and maintaining control throughout. Florida managed just 11 points in the second half, unable to mount a significant comeback against Tennessee's sturdy defense.

A key factor in Tennessee's success was the emergence of tight end Ethan Davis, a redshirt sophomore from Atlanta, who had his best career game with multiple receptions, including a 62-yard catch-and-run that capped the Vols' first scoring drive. Davis has shown steady progress in recent weeks, with five catches for 62 yards against Oklahoma and two receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown at Kentucky. His athleticism as a receiving threat...