College football game
The 1969 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers, both representing the SEC. Florida defeated Tennessee, 14–13.[2]
Game summary
The expected high-scoring battle featuring Florida's "Super Sophs" passing attack against Tennessee's powerful ground game led by quarterback Bobby Scott never materialized,[3] as both defenses were superb in the Gators' 14–13 win. Quarterback John Reaves connected with wide receiver Carlos Alvarez for the Gators' only offensive touchdown, and the Gator defense stopped the Volunteers at Florida's one-yard line late in the game to preserve the victory. The game's MVPs were Florida linebacker Mike Kelley, who had an interception, a fumble recovery, a blocked punt recovered for a touchdown, a sack, and 17 tackles,[4] and fullback Curt Watson of Tennessee.
| Scoring summary
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| Quarter
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Time
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Drive
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Team
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Scoring information
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Score
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| Plays
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Yards
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TOP
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FLA
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TEN
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| 1
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FLA
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Fumble recovery returned 8 yards for touchdown by Mike Kelley, Dick Franco kick good
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7
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0
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| 2
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TEN
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Lester McClain 63-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Scott, George Hunt kick good
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7
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7
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| 2
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TEN
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2-yard field goal by George Hunt
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7
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10
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| 3
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FLA
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Carlos Alvarez 9-yard touchdown reception from John Reaves, Dick Franco kick good
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14
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10
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| 4
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TEN
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9-yard field goal by George Hunt
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14
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13
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| "TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football.
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14
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13
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