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Samford running back Damonta Witherspoon (31) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run as Florida linebacker Derek Wingo (15) is charged with a face mask penalty as he tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford running back Damonta Witherspoon (31) scores a touchdown on a 1-yard run as Florida linebacker Derek Wingo (15) is charged with a face mask penalty as he tries to stop him during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida's Chimere Dike (17) is swarmed by Samford cornerback Jamari Cannon (13) and safety Clay Burdeshaw (15) during a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida's Chimere Dike (17) is swarmed by Samford cornerback Jamari Cannon (13) and safety Clay Burdeshaw (15) during a punt return during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Samford, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida head coach Billy Napier paces the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Samford, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) tires to get past Samford cornerback Xavier Lanier (4) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) tires to get past Samford cornerback Xavier Lanier (4) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford linebacker Jaden Mosley, back left, breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Eugene Wilson III during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford linebacker Jaden Mosley, back left, breaks up a pass intended for Florida wide receiver Eugene Wilson III during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr., right, leaps over Samford safety Jalen Nelson, center, and linebacker Jaden Mosley (33) for extra yardage on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr., right, leaps over Samford safety Jalen Nelson, center, and linebacker Jaden Mosley (33) for extra yardage on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) scrambles away from Florida edge Kamran Jamesc, back right, as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) scrambles away from Florida edge Kamran Jamesc, back right, as he looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) is run out of bounds by Samford safety Edwin Dearman (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) is run out of bounds by Samford safety Edwin Dearman (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford wide receiver Iaan Cousin (15) escapes a tackle by Florida defensive back Jason Marshall Jr., center, and edge Kamran James, left, after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford wide receiver Iaan Cousin (15) escapes a tackle by Florida defensive back Jason Marshall Jr., center, and edge Kamran James, left, after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) is sacked by Florida edge George Gumbs Jr., bottom and defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) is sacked by Florida edge George Gumbs Jr., bottom and defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) runs past Samford cornerback Xavier Lanier (4) for a touchdown on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) runs past Samford cornerback Xavier Lanier (4) for a touchdown on a 1-yard run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) is upended by Samford cornerback Jamari Cannon, center, and defensive lineman Jaylin Rainey, right, after a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (1) is upended by Samford cornerback Jamari Cannon, center, and defensive lineman Jaylin Rainey, right, after a short gain during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon, right, tries to escape a tackle by Florida edge Jack Pyburn (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon, right, tries to escape a tackle by Florida edge Jack Pyburn (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford head coach Chris Hatcher, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier greet each other at midfield before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford head coach Chris Hatcher, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier greet each other at midfield before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford head coach Chris Hatcher, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier greet each other at midfield before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Samford head coach Chris Hatcher, left, and Florida head coach Billy Napier greet each other at midfield before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) runs away from the Samford defense on a 77-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida wide receiver Elijhah Badger (6) runs away from the Samford defense on a 77-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks for room to run against Samford safety C.J. Douglas (29) and linebacker Gavin Morris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway (2) looks for room to run against Samford safety C.J. Douglas (29) and linebacker Gavin Morris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)