1995 Florida Gators football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 1995 Florida Gators Football Southeastern Conference Eastern Division SEC 3 2 12–1 8–0 Steve Spurrier 6th Carl Franks 1st Fun and gun Bob Pruett 2nd 3–4 Mark Campbell Chris Doering Reggie Green Ben Hanks Jason Odom Ben Hill Griffin Stadium SEC championSEC Eastern Division champion Fiesta Bowl (BA NCG) L Lost 24–62 vs. Nebraska SEC Championship Game W Won 34–3 vs. Arkansas The 1995 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 1995 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 1995 season was the Florida Gators' sixth year under head coach Steve Spurrier and was one of the most successful in school history, as the Gators finished the regular season unbeaten and untied for the first time (the 1911 team went 5–0–1). The Gators used coach Spurrier's pass-heavy "fun 'n gun" offense".https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13877579/with-florida-gators-steve-spurrier-brought-football-evolution-sec Steve Spurrier's Fun 'n' Gun brought football evolution to the SEC October 13, 2015 Led by Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback Danny Wuerffel, the offense set many school and conference offensive records, including passing touchdowns, passing yards per game, total yards per game, and points per game, among others.SEC Record book After finishing the regular season 12–0 (8–0 in the SEC), Florida defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 34–3 in the 1995 SEC Championship Game. As the No. 2 ranked team, the Gators were invited to play in the 1996 Fiesta Bowl, which was the Bowl Alliance national championship game. In Tempe, Florida lost 62–24 to the No. 1 ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers but remained No. 2 in the final AP poll. Before the season Prior to the season, the old Bermuda grass was replaced with newly grown sod.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1320&dat=19950415&id=vb5YAAAAIBAJ&sjid=c-wDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3451,3435698&hl=en Gainesville Sun Google News Archive Search Florida Field gets a transplant April 15, 1995 Mark Bianchi Schedule 1995 AP September 2 w y 5 Houston Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL 45–21 84,672 https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram-no-5-florida-t/140548854/ Fort Worth Star-Telegram No. 5 Florida turns back Houston challenge, 45–21 September 3, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 9 w y 5 Kentucky Commonwealth Stadium Lexington, KY rivalry 42–7 53,524 https://www.newspapers.com/article/news-press-florida-crushes-kentucky-behi/140548958/ Fort Myers News-Press Florida crushes Kentucky behind freshman September 10, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 16 w 4 Tennessee 8 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL rivalry ABC 62–37 85,105 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-commercial-appeal-swamp-swallows-vol/140549070/ The Commercial Appeal Swamp swallows Vols in 2nd half September 17, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com September 30 w 3 Ole Miss Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL 28–10 85,174 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-uf-makes-the-most-of-it/140492609/ The Miami Herald UF makes the most of its chances October 1, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 7 w y 3 LSU 21 Tiger Stadium Baton Rouge, LA rivalry JPS 28–10 80,583 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-sluggish-florida-sha/140546978/ The Greenville News Sluggish Florida shakes off LSU October 8, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 14 w y 3 Auburn 7 Jordan-Hare Stadium Auburn, AL rivalry ABC 49–38 85,214 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-charlotte-observer-gators-swimming-i/140544826/ The Charlotte Observer Gators swimming in big pond after gobbling up Auburn October 15, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com October 28 w y 3 Georgia Sanford Stadium Athens, GA rivalry ABC 52–17 86,117 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-palm-beach-post-gators-unleash-recor/140494936/ The Palm Beach Post Gators unleash record score on 'Dogs: 52–17 October 29, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 4 w y 3 Northern Illinois Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL 58–20 84,922 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-tampa-tribune-kresser-makes-mark/140549145/ The Tampa Tribune Kresser makes mark November 5, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 11 w y 3 South Carolina Williams–Brice Stadium Columbia, SC ESPN 63–7 71,638 https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-its-no-contest-gators/140549249/ St. Petersburg Times It's no contest: Gators win 63–7 November 12, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 18 w 3 Vanderbilt Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL JPS 38–7 85,248 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-miami-herald-uf-overcomes-lethargy/140549358/ The Miami Herald UF overcomes lethargy, Vandy November 19, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com November 25 w y 3 Florida State 6 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gainesville, FL rivalry / College GameDay ABC 35–24 85,711 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-greenville-news-florida-set-up-for-t/140549468/ The Greenville News Florida set up for title bid November 26, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com December 2 w y 2 Arkansas 23 Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA SEC Championship ABC 34–3 71,325 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-atlanta-constitution-gators-devour-a/140543608/ The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gators devour appetizer December 3, 1995 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com January 2, 1996 l y y 2 Nebraska 1 Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ Fiesta Bowl / College GameDay CBS 24–62 79,864 https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-daily-star-no-doubt-about-it-hu/140549603/ Arizona Daily Star No doubt about it: Huskers No. 1 January 3, 1996 February 8, 2024 Newspapers.com 2015 Florida Gators Football Media Guide https://web.archive.org/web/20151208143532/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2015/media_guide.pdf 2015-12-08 , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 112–113 (2015). Retrieved August 14, 2015. Game summaries Houston Houston vs #5 Florida Houston 14 0 7 0 Florida 14 21 7 3 September 2 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 84,672 yes 1 ? HOU A. Smith 6 yard run (Villareal kick) HOU 7-0 1 ? FLA Elijah Williams 1 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) 7-7 1 ? HOU L. James 77 yard pass from Clements (Villareal kick) HOU 14-7 1 ? FLA Sorola Palmer 22 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) 14-14 2 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 12 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-14 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 40 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 28-14 2 ? FLA Jackson 2 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 35-14 3 ? HOU McGuire 12 yard run (Villareal kick) FLA 35-21 3 ? FLA Elijah Williams 4 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 42-21 4 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 22 yard field goal FLA 45-21 yes In the opener, Florida was off to a shaky start, but was able to defeat the 45-point underdog Houston Cougars 45–21. The defense was suspect, surrendering 421 total yards to a Cougar team which won a single game the year before.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-09-03-sp-41889-story.html COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Gators Win, but Spurrier Not Happy : Nonconference: Coach criticizes pass defense after Florida's 45-21 victory over Houston. Los Angeles Times September 3, 1995 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mQ4wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ygcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5647%2C1909454 UF defense needs some remodeling Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search September 4, 1995 Buddy Martin 1D "We managed to get away with a victory but Houston was probably better prepared than we were", said coach Spurrier.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mA4wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ygcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5916%2C1026959 Shaky opener for Gators Dwight Collins Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search 1C, 4C Kentucky #5 Florida at Kentucky Florida 14 14 14 0 Kentucky 0 0 0 7 September 9 Commonwealth Stadium, Lexington, Kentucky 53,524 yes 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 9 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-0 1 ? FLA Fred Taylor 1 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 2 ? FLA Jackson 4 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-0 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 13 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 28-0 3 ? FLA Jackson 8 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 35-0 3 ? FLA Jackson 6 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 42-0 4 ? UK Yeast 30 yard pass from Haskins (Sivinski kick) FLA 42-7 yes In the second week of play, the Gators easily beat the Kentucky Wildcats 42–7. Third-team tailback Terry Jackson picked up the load when Elijah Williams and Fred Taylor were injured, rushing for 138 yards and three touchdowns.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=nw4wAAAAIBAJ&sjid=ygcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5168%2C3898097 Gators flatten Wildcats Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search September 10, 1995 1C, 7C Robbie Andreu Wuerffel sat out after tossing a 13-yard touchdown to Chris Doering to go up 35–0.https://apnews.com/75efb8213a1d72d7a3c46477fbfdd77d No. 5 Florida 42, Kentucky 7 AP NEWS Tennessee #8 Tennessee at #4 Florida Tennessee 23 7 0 7 Florida 7 14 20 21 September 16 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 85,105 Keith Jackson, Bob Griese ABC yes 1 ? TENN Marcus Nash 9 yard pass from Peyton Manning TENN 7-0 1 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 14 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel 7-7 1 ? TENN Chester Ford 1 yard run TENN 13-7 2 ? TENN ? 31 yard field goal TENN 16-7 2 ? TENN Marcus Nash 20 yard pass from Peyton Manning TENN 23-7 2 ? FLA Fred Taylor 1 yard run TENN 23-14 2 ? TENN Ramon Austin 48 yard fumble return TENN 30-14 2 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 11 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel TENN 30-21 3 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 6 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel TENN 30-28 3 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 15 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 34-30 3 ? FLA Reidel Anthony 9 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 41-30 4 ? FLA Reidel Anthony 20 yard run FLA 48-30 4 ? FLA Danny Wuerffel 1 yard run FLA 55-30 4 ? FLA Chris Doering 20 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 62-30 4 ? TENN ? FLA 62-37 yes In the first major test of the season, the Gators routed the rival and eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 62–37. On the first play from scrimmage, Volunteer quarterback Peyton Manning connected with receiver Joey Kent for a 72-yard gain. On the next play, Manning threw a touchdown pass to Marcus Nash, giving the Vols a 7–0 lead only 15 seconds into the game.https://www.nytimes.com/1995/09/17/sports/college-football-for-gators-it-s-the-last-30-minutes-that-count.html For Gators, It's the Last 30 Minutes That Count 17 September 1995 The New York Times After another Manning touchdown pass and two Gator turnovers, the Vols held a 30–14 advantage late in the second quarter in front of a stunned Florida Field crowd.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=AUVWAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vuoDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2020%2C3872530 Reversal of fortunes Robbie Andreu 1C, 6C Gainesville Sun Google News Archive Search September 17, 1995 Wuerffel led the Gators to an answering score, cutting the lead to 30–21 with a touchdown pass in the last minute of the first half. That would be the beginning of a historic run, as Florida scored 48 straight points despite a torrential second half downpour and won 62–37. Many records were broken in the game: Wuerffel threw an SEC record six touchdown passes; Tennessee set school records for most points scored in a loss and most points given up in the modern era. After the game, Sports Illustrated chose to put Wuerffel on its cover instead of Manning.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1996/08/30/no-respect-13/ No Respect tribunedigital-orlandosentinel August 30, 1996 2015-12-24 2017-11-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20171113003921/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-08-30/features/9608280457_1_danny-wuerffel-peyton-manning-steve-young liven Florida and Tennessee closed the season ranked #2 and #3 in the AP Poll & #3 and #2 in the Coaches Poll, respectively. Ole Miss Ole Miss at #3 Florida Ole Miss 3 0 7 0 Florida 14 7 7 0 September 30 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 85,174 yes 1 ? FLA Jacquez Green 42 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-0 1 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 13 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 2 ? MISS Montz 26 yard field goal FLA 14-3 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 8 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-3 3 ? MISS Thomas 25 yard pass from Nelson (Montz kick) FLA 21-10 3 ? FLA Jacquez Green 33 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 28-10 yes The next week was a lackluster performance versus Ole Miss. Though a 28–10 win for the Gators, the game involved just 59 offensive plays.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-01-sp-52077-story.html COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Florida Wins in a Hurry : SEC: No. 3 Gators need only 2 hours 45 minutes and eight possessions to beat Mississippi, 28-10. Los Angeles Times October 1995 Florida's first touchdown came with a 42-yard run on a reverse, by Jacquez Green on a 4th-and-2.https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1356&dat=19951001&id=iNA_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=zQcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6833,144635&hl=en Mike Cobb Green makes most of opportunity Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search October 1, 1995 6D On Florida's next possession, Green went up against two defenders and snatched a pass for a 40-yard gain, setting up a 13-yard touchdown pass from Wuerffel to Ike Hilliard. An 8-yard pass to Chris Doering was his 101st career catch and gave Florida a 21–3 cushion early in the second quarter. LSU #3 Florida at #21 LSU Florida 7 14 7 0 LSU 0 10 0 0 October 7 Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 80,583 yes 1 00:16 FLA Elijah Williams 5 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-0 2 14:31 FLA Fred Taylor 4 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 2 11:11 FLA Fred Taylor 3 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-0 2 1:10 LSU Anthony McFarland 3 yard pass from Jamie Howard (Lafleur kick) FLA 21-7 2 00:12 LSU Lafleur 28 yard field goal FLA 21-10 3 2:04 FLA Reidel Anthony 21 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 28-10 yes In Baton Rouge, Florida beat the LSU Tigers 28–10. The Gators mixed in the option into its normal offense to counter LSU and its eight-man front.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/10/08/wuerffel-forced-to-run-then-pass/ Wuerffel Forced To Run, Then Pass tribunedigital-orlandosentinel October 8, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/10/08/florida-vs-lsu-2/ October 8, 1995 Florida vs. LSU tribunedigital-orlandosentinel Wuerffel called it one of his worst games, and threw three interceptions in the first half.http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-08/sports/9510090096_1_quarterback-danny-wuerffel-rubber-band-david-barnard https://web.archive.org/web/20151224224010/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-08/sports/9510090096_1_quarterback-danny-wuerffel-rubber-band-david-barnard dead December 24, 2015 Winning Isn't Such A 'Snap' For Uf Anymore tribunedigital-sunsentinel On the Gators' third possession, a crucial first down was had by an option pitch to Elijah Williams. Later on that same drive, the Gators scored on a third-and-goal from inside the 5-yard line using the same play to go up 7–0. Fred Taylor had short runs for two more touchdowns. LSU's offense seemed to come awake shortly before the half, scoring its 10 points quickly. LSU's touchdown came on a touchdown pass to defensive tackle Anthony McFarland. Florida scored its final touchdown on a 21-yard pass from Wuerffel to Reidel Anthony.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=jtA_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=zQcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5045%2C4207499 Gators escape from Bayou Robbie Andreu Ocala Star-Banner 1C, 7C October 8, 1995 Google News Archive Search Auburn #3 Florida at #7 Auburn Florida 14 21 7 7 Auburn 13 7 6 12 October 14 Jordan–Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama 85,214 yes 1 ? AUB Harris 20 yard fumble return (Matt Hawkins kick) AUB 7-0 1 ? AUB Matt Hawkins 47 yard field goal AUB 10-0 1 ? FLA Reidel Anthony 90 yard kickoff return (Bart Edmiston kick) AUB 10-7 1 ? AUB Matt Hawkins 27 yard field goal AUB 13-7 1 1:56 FLA Fred Taylor 10 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-13 2 ? AUB Poor 21 yard pass from Patrick Nix (Matt Hawkins kick) AUB 20-14 2 ? FLA Elijah Williams 1 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-20 2 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 22 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 28-20 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 11 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 35-20 3 ? FLA Chris Doering 38 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 42-20 3 ? AUB Dameyune Craig 3 yard run FLA 42-26 4 ? FLA Chris Doering 5 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 49-26 4 ? AUB Fred Beasley 2 yard run FLA 49-32 4 ? AUB Stephen Davis 46 yard run FLA 49-38 yes Florida won against the Auburn Tigers 49 to 38, the first time Spurrier defeated Auburn coach Terry Bowden.http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-15/sports/9510150120_1_auburn-s-terry-bowden-danny-wuerffel-reidel-anthony https://web.archive.org/web/20151224221214/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1995-10-15/sports/9510150120_1_auburn-s-terry-bowden-danny-wuerffel-reidel-anthony dead December 24, 2015 Uf Forgets Past, Clobbers Auburn tribunedigital-sunsentinel The Gators committed two turnovers early against Auburn,https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19951015/2146931/sec--no-3-florida-49-no-7-auburn-38----florida-wins-some-respect----spurriers-team-solves-auburn-jinx Sports – SEC / No. 3 Florida 49, No. 7 Auburn 38 -- Florida Wins Some Respect -- Spurrier's Team Solves Auburn Jinx Seattle Times which led 10–0 three minutes into the game.https://bleacherreport.com/articles/47842-florida-vs-auburn-great-moments-in-the-not-really-rivalry Florida Vs. Auburn: Great Moments In the Underrated Rivalry Michael Oleszek Bleacher Report The game stayed close throughout the first half. After the early, 10–0 Auburn lead, Reidel Anthony returned the ensuing kickoff for a touchdown. Auburn added a field goal, and passes to Jacquez Green set up a Fred Taylor touchdown run to give Florida its first lead of the game, 14–13. Auburn then retook the lead, 20–14; and after a short touchdown run by Elijah Williams, it was 21–20. Florida led 35-20 at the half. Wuerffel threw a touchdown pass to Ike Hilliard and two to Chris Doering such that early in the third quarter it was already 42–20. One more touchdown was had by Doering. Auburn scored thrice more since the half, each time failing on a two-point conversion. The Tigers' last score came on a long run by Stephen Davis.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=k9A_AAAAIBAJ&sjid=zQcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5489%2C7940060 Gators rip Auburn Dwight Collins Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search October 15, 1995 Georgia #3 Florida at Georgia Florida 21 7 10 14 Georgia 0 3 0 14 October 28 Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia 86,117 yes 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 15 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 7-0 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 2 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 14-0 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 24 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 21-0 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 10 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 28-0 2 ? UGA ? 23 yard field goal FLA 28-3 3 ? FLA Reidel Anthony 39 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel FLA 35-3 3 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 47 yard field goal FLA 38-3 4 ? UGA ? 1 yard pass from ? FLA 38-10 4 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 7 yard pass from Eric Kresser FLA 45-10 4 ? UGA ? FLA 45-17 4 ? FLA Travis McGriff 8 yard pass from Eric Kresser FLA 52-17 yes Florida beat the Bulldogs 52–17,https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1274775-classic-sec-football-florida-hangs-half-a-hundred-on-georgia-in-1995 Classic SEC Football: Florida Hangs 'Half a Hundred' on Georgia in 1995 Barrett Sallee Bleacher Report becoming the first visitor in Sanford Stadium history to score more than 50 points.https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-29-sp-62485-story.html COLLEGE FOOTBALL : SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : Wuerffel Helps Florida Humiliate Georgia Los Angeles Times October 29, 1995 Florida was ahead 21–0 less than 12 minutes into the contest. Gators starting quarterback Danny Wuerffel threw for 242 yards and five touchdowns before leaving the game in the third quarter.Associated Press, " Florida Makes First Athens Trip in 63 Years Memorable", Waycross Journal-Herald (October 30, 1995). Retrieved August 20, 1995. "Danny Wuerffel was near perfect in the game", Spurrier said. "He only had one bad throw." With the Gators leading 38–17 in the fourth quarter, Gators backup quarterback Eric Kresser threw for two more touchdowns, one with 1:21 remaining, to make the final score 52–17. After the game, Gators coach Steve Spurrier stated that he had wanted to be the first opponent to hang "half a hundred" on the Bulldogs in their own stadium because "we heard no one had ever done that before."Michael DiRocco, " SEC Extra: Payback's for the 'Dogs https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235828/http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/090905/col_19720638.shtml 2016-03-03 ", The Florida Times-Union (September 9, 2005). Retrieved August 20, 2011.n The previous highest score by a Bulldogs opponent in Sanford Stadium was 46 points by the 1936 Tennessee Volunteers. The Gators' fifty-two points remains the record for most scored against Georgia "between the hedges."2011 Georgia Football Media Guide, p. 129. Northern Illinois Northern Illinois vs. #3 Florida Northern Illinois 6 0 6 8 Florida 17 20 14 7 November 4 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 84,922 yes 1 ? FLA Elijah Williams 22 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edminston kick) FLA 7-0 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 4 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 1 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 32 yard field goal FLA 17-0 1 ? NIU Talley 55 yard run FLA 17-6 2 ? FLA Jacquez Green 96 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 24-6 2 ? FLA Dwayne Mobley 1 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 31-6 2 ? FLA Jerome Evans 1 yard run FLA 37-6 3 ? NIU Talley 20 yard run FLA 37-12 3 ? FLA Tremayne Allen 43 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Stevenson kick) FLA 44-12 3 ? FLA Shawn Nunn 3 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 51-12 4 ? NIU Strickland 12 yard pass from Barker (Mitchell run) FLA 51-20 4 ? FLA David Nabavi 6 yard pass from Brian Schottenheimer (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 58-20 yes At homecoming the following week, backup quarterback Eric Kresser played in place of Wuerffel for the Northern Illinois game, a 58–20 defeat of the Huskies.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/11/05/kresser-crushes-n-illinois/ Kresser Crushes N. Illinois tribunedigital-orlandosentinel November 5, 1995 Kresser threw for a school record 458 yards, breaking the record Terry Dean set against Southwestern Louisiana in 1993. Kresser passed for six touchdowns to six different players,Mic Huber https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=e89PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=bAcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6402%2C2396961 Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search November 5, 1995 A reserved victory for the Gators including a 96-yard pass to Jacquez Green on a crossing route. Despite the performance, Spurrier felt Kresser threw better in pre-game warmups. The Gators improved to 8-0 for the first time since 1928. South Carolina #3 Florida at South Carolina Florida 14 28 7 14 South Carolina 0 7 0 0 November 11 Williams–Brice Stadium, Columbia, South Carolina 71,638 yes 1 10:56 FLA Williams 3 yard run (Edmiston kick) FLA 7-0 2 2:34 FLA Hilliard 2 yard pass from Wuerffel (Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 2 13:07 FLA Hilliard 18 yard pass from Wuerffel (Edmiston kick) FLA 21-0 2 ? FLA Williams 27 yard pass from Wuerffel (Edmiston kick) FLA 28-0 2 ? FLA Hilliard 25 yard pass from Wuerffel (Edmiston kick) FLA 35-0 2 00:51 SCAR Staley 2 yard run (? kick) FLA 35-7 2 00:07 FLA Doering 17 yard pass from Wuerffel (Edmiston kick) FLA 42-7 3 ? FLA Williams 38 yard run (Edmiston kick) FLA 49-7 4 ? FLA Green 39 yard pass from Kresser (Edmiston kick) FLA 56-7 4 ? FLA Dubose 2 yard run (Edmiston kick) FLA 63-7 yes In Columbia, Florida clinched the SEC East title with a crushing 63–7 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Wuerffel threw for 304 yards including five touchdowns in the first half.http://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/11/12/Florida-63-South-Carolina-7/9978816152400/ Florida 63, South Carolina 7 12 November 1995 UPI After a blocked punt, Wuerffel hit Hilliard with an 18-yard touchdown to go up 21–0 early into the second quarter. Florida used its substitutes after a 38-yard touchdown run by Elijah Williams midway through the third quarter. Kresser hit Green on a 39-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the fourth quarter. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt vs. #3 Florida Vanderbilt 0 0 0 7 Florida 7 10 14 7 November 18 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 85,248 yes 1 ? FLA Terry Jackson 9 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-0 2 ? FLA Chris Doering 19 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-0 2 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 25 yard field goal FLA 17-0 3 ? FLA Elijah Williams 70 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 24-0 3 ? FLA Jacquez Green 76 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 31-0 4 ? FLA Chris Doering 17 yard pass from Eric Kresser (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 38-0 4 ? VAN Ware 18 yard pass from Damian Allen (Yenner kick) FLA 38-7 yes Returning home the next week, Florida triumphed over the Vanderbilt Commodores 38–7. Chris Doering was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week with a season-high 11 catches for 169 yards.https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/11/21/gators-hanks-okd-to-play-after-scuffle-against-vandy/ Gators' Hanks Ok'd To Play After Scuffle Against Vandy tribunedigital-orlandosentinel November 21, 1995 Elijah Williams had 128 yards rushing, including a 70-yard touchdown run. The Gators were plagued by sacks and poor play, but played aggressive defense. In the second half, Vanderbilt wide receiver Fred Baker and Florida nickelback Ben Hanks were both ejected for fighting.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fNFPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=owcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6000%2C1522038 Gators: Bring on the 'Noles Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search November 19, 1995 1C, 9C Robbie Andreu Hanks apologized afterwards, and was suspended for a half the next week.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fNFPAAAAIBAJ&sjid=owcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6763%2C1549998 Robbie Andreu Ocala Star-Banner Hanks's shove cost him a half vs. FSU 8C November 19, 1995 Florida State #6 Florida State at #3 Florida Florida State 6 0 18 0 Florida 7 21 7 0 November 25 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, Florida 85,711 Cloudy Keith Jackson, Bob Griese ABC yes 1 12:51 FSU Scott Bentley 40 yard field goal FSU 3-0 1 5:04 FLA Jacquez Green 22 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-3 1 0:27 FSU Scott Bentley 38 yard field goal FLA 7-6 2 11:52 FLA Terry Jackson 1 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-6 2 3:54 FLA Ike Hilliard 42 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 21-6 2 0:47 FLA Chris Doering 20 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 28-6 3 4:30 FSU Warrick Dunn 3 yard run (Danny Kanell to E.G. Green pass) FLA 28-14 3 4:10 FLA Ike Hilliard 74 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 35-14 3 2:20 FSU Scott Bentley 27 yard field goal FLA 35-17 3 0:53 FSU Andre Cooper 8 yard pass from Danny Kanell (Scott Bentley kick) FLA 35-24 yes The rival Florida State Seminoles were beaten 35–24. Danny Wuerffel threw for 453 yards and four touchdowns as Florida held off a second-half rally by Florida State and erased the memories of the "Choke at Doak" from the previous season.https://www.usatoday.com/sports/scores95/95329/95329433.htm NCAA Football - Florida St. vs. Florida - 11/25/1995 5:45PM ET Usatoday.com 1995-11-25 2012-08-15 A 42-yard pass to Ike Hilliard, who evaded multiple defenders on the run after the catch, made it 21–6. The Gators intercepted the Noles three times in the last quarter. Florida tied the all-time school record for consecutive wins with 11. Arkansas SEC Championship Arkansas 3 0 0 0 Florida 14 3 14 3 December 2 Georgia Dome, Atlanta 71,324 Keith Jackson, Bob Griese ABC yes 1 ? ARK Latourette 36 yard field goal ARK 3-0 1 ? FLA Chris Doering 22 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 7-3 1 ? FLA Danny Wuerffel 1 yard run (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 14-3 2 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 31 yard field goal FLA 17-3 3 ? FLA Ike Hilliard 29 yard pass from Danny Wuerffel (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 24-3 3 ? FLA Ben Hanks 95 yard fumble return (Bart Edmiston kick) FLA 31-3 4 ? FLA Bart Edmiston 20 yard field goal FLA 34-3 yes The Gators faced the Arkansas Razorbacks in the SEC Championship Game and ran away with it 34–3. The Razorbacks led 3-0 after a long, game-opening drive on which tailback Madre Hill suffered a knee injury. Following a 36-yard field goal from Arkansas, Florida drove 80 yards in seven plays, with Wuerffel completing a 22-yard touchdown pass to Chris Doering.http://www.scout.com/college/arkansas/story/595078-ford-looks-back-at-1995-sec-title-game Ford Looks Back At 1995 SEC Title Game 27 November 2006 Scout.com The Gators never looked back, scoring 34 unanswered points and securing a spot against Nebraska in the national title game.https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=444zAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eQcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=2837%2C1277116 Dwight Collins Gators blast Arkansas for SEC title & Shot at No. 1 Ocala Star-Banner Google News Archive Search December 3, 1995 1C, 5C thumb|left|140px|Tommie Frazier Nebraska National Championship: Fiesta Bowl Florida 10 0 8 6 Nebraska 6 29 14 13 January 2, 1996 Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona 79,864 The Gators faced #1 ranked Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl for the Bowl Alliance national championship. Florida received the opening kickoff and drove to the Nebraska 5, before settling for a 23-yard Bart Edmiston field goal. Aided by good field position, the Huskers countered on their opening series with a 53-yard scoring drive, capped by a 16-yard cross-field throwback pass from Tommie Frazier to Lawrence Phillips. The Gators blocked the Huskers' extra point, and Nebraska led 6–3. Late in the period, Florida went back ahead on a short 1-yard sneak from Wuerffel and led 10–6. As the Gators scored, CBS' Terry Donahue stated, "Nebraska better not get too far behind." The Huskers then put the game out of reach with a 29-point explosion in the second quarter, making it 35–10 at the half. Florida continued to struggle against Nebraska's aggressive, blitzing defense. In the third period, on second down from the Nebraska 25, Cornhuskers quarterback Frazier ran an option play to the right, and decided to keep the ball rather than pitch. He gained 11 yards before being met by a group of Florida defenders at the 36-yard line, which he then dragged approximately 10 yards before shrugging them off and breaking free, streaking 75 yards down the sideline to give Nebraska a 49–18 lead. Frazier had broken no fewer than seven tackles on the play. The game ended 62 to 24. For much of the summer of 1996, a common joke on ESPN was "Hey Gators, Nebraska just scored again." The Gators would use the Fiesta Bowl rout as a rallying point for the 1996 season, in which they won the first national championship in school history.100 Things Florida Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die Dickey Pat Triumph Books 2013 The 1995 Nebraska squad has been voted as the greatest college football team of all-time in many surveys, including the all-time Sagarin ratings.http://www.huskerpedia.com/rating.html All-time Sagarin ratings -- HuskerMax An ESPN poll has them at #3, only behind the 1971 Huskers and 1972 USC Trojans.https://www.espn.com/page2/s/list/colfootball/teams/best.html ESPN.com – Page2 – Best college football teams of all time Roster 1995 Florida Gators f 91 Sr Tremayne Allen TE y 89 So Reidel Anthony WR y 28 Sr Chris Doering WR y 83 So Jacquez Green WR y 1 Sr Jack Jackson Jack Jackson (American football) WR y 81 So Travis McGriff WR y 71 Jr Jeff Mitchell G y 74 Sr Jason Odom T y 33 So Fred Taylor Fred Taylor (running back) RB y 7 Jr Danny Wuerffel QB y 67 Sr Mark Campbell Mark Campbell (defensive tackle) DT y 4 Jr Lawrence Wright Lawrence Wright (American football) SS y 20 Sr Sammy McCorkle SS y y *Steve Spurrier Rod Broadway (DL) Carl Franks (OC/RB) Jay Hopson (GA) Notes n References Florida Category:Florida Gators football seasons Category:Southeastern Conference football champion seasons Florida Gators football