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Gators win 26-20 over Volunteers

Tennessee offensive tackle Brett Kendrick (63) said the Vols' loss to Florida in Gainesville two years ago left "a bad taste in my mouth" that still lingers. The SEC opener for both teams is today in the Swamp. Tennessee offensive tackle Brett Kendrick (63) said the Vols' loss to Florida in Gainesville two years ago left "a bad taste in my mouth" that still lingers. The SEC opener for both teams is today in the Swamp.

By David Cobb September 16, 2017 1 min read

GAINESVILLE – Tennessee rallied from a 10-point fourth quarter deficit only to lose in a familiar moment.

Florida quarterback Feleipe Franks threw a 63-yard touchdown to Tyrie Cleveland on the last play of the game, lifting the Gators to a 26-20 win over the Volunteers in the SEC opener for both teams at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday.

Tennessee’s players sat on the field in shock that resembled the shock Georgia players showed when the Vols beat the Bulldogs on a similar Hail Mary last season.

The Vols (2-1) were led by running back John Kelly’s 141 rushing yards and 96 receiving yards in a dramatic game was ugly until the end.

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