Action from Florida football's Homecoming vs Vanderbilt | Photos

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) celebrates during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3), Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) and Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) celebrate during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Richie Hoskins (15) runs for a touchdown during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Andy Jean (6) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Andy Jean (6) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores safety Savion Riley (21) attempts to tackle Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores safety Savion Riley (21) tackles Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores safety John Howse IV (27) and Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Jeffrey Ugochukwu (12) tackle Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) hands the ball off to Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) looks to throw during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores safety Marlen Sewell (7) and Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Quantaves Gaskins (34) tackle Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) drops back during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) gestures to teammates during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Alberta cheers with fans during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators Mic Man and cheerleaders during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators celebrate after the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators punter Ara Emerzian (41) and Florida Gators long snapper Gannon Burt (48) celebrate after the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators celebrate after the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) signs autographs after the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates after helping to sack Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) drives up field against Vanderbilt in the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) and Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) meet at mid field after the game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Gavin Hill (96), Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Jailen Ruth (37) and Florida Gators safety Ahman Covington (31) all reunite at mid field. All three are from Gainesville at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators offensive lineman Bryce Lovett (53) and teammates sing the Almater at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Cam Jackson (99) gives fans high-fives after the Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators offensive lineman Riley Simonds (64) gets a kiss from his girlfriend Olivia Donovan after the Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Benjamin Wahler wears Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) helmet after the Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) signs autographs after the Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs with the ball for a touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) holds up Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) after a touchdown during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) is checked out by medical staff during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Max Brown (17) looks for a playcall during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) rushes with the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Max Brown (17) walks off the field during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive end Princely Umanmielen (1) lines up against Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Justin Ball (84) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive end T.J. Searcy (19) looks at the quarterback during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) runs with the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) runs through a tackle from Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Bryan Longwell (54) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs past the defense during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) calls a play before the snap during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) breaks a tackle from Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) runs with the ball after a catch against Vanderbilt Commodores safety John Howse IV (27) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) steps over Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back BJ Diakite (33) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) scores a touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Gator fans celebrate after Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) scored a touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) runs for a first half touchdown against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) runs for a first half touchdown against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Richie Hoskins (15) congratulates Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) on they first half touchdown against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) is lifted into the air by Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Gunnar Hansen (55) after his irst half touchdown against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans give their best Gator Chomp at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans give their best Gator Chomp at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023 as the Gators played the Vanderbilt Commodores. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier watches a replay from the sidelining at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Gators place Vanderbilt. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) runs up field against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) dives across the goal line but stepped out of bound on the two yard line against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans takes selfies at the Florida Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans try to stay dry during the Florida Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans try to stay dry during the Florida Vanderbilt game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) scores a touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) rushes with the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) tosses the ball to Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) as he runs for a first quarter touchdown at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fan celebrate the first touchdown by Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Scooby Williams (17) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) in the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) is pressured to pass at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) passes at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

A military plane flies over the stadium before the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators punter Jeremy Crawshaw (26), Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2), and Florida Gators wide receiver Andy Jean (6) walk on the field before the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) gestures before the snap during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) breaks up a pass to Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) and Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Darren Agu (11) battle for the ball during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) leaps over Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Trudell Berry (30) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) stiff arms Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Bryce Cowan (22) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) gestures before the snap during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive end Kelby Collins (11) and Florida Gators defensive end Princely Umanmielen (1) wait for a play call during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) intercepts a pass to Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) after an interception during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Will Sheppard (14) makes a catch over Florida Gators cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. (3) for a touchdown during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) breaks a tackle from Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Trudell Berry (30) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Kahleil Jackson (22) rushes with the ball during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to snap the ball during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Scooby Williams (17) watches the quarterback during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Gator coaches use cards to call in plays while playing Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Teradja Mitchell (20) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) in the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Teradja Mitchell (20) tackles Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) in the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea walks along the side line in the first half against the Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) drives to the end zone in the first half against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) drives to the end zone in the first half against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier enters the field to play Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Brian Green Jr. (84) enters the field to play Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gator basketball team members Tuyrese Samuel, left and Micah Handlogten, second from left, make a viral video with teammate during the homecoming football game against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

A Pilon before the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Gator head inside of Ben Hill Griffen Stadium at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Fans before the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier runs out before the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) gestures to the sidelines during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) attempts to out run Vanderbilt Commodores safety Savion Riley (21) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks to throw during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp (94) during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) runs with the ball during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) and Florida Gators tight end Hayden Hansen (89) run out before the game between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Chris Watkins/Gainesville Sun]

One of the four signs at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Langston Patterson (10) tackles Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Langston Patterson (10) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Kahleil Jackson (22) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws the ball under pressure from Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Darren Agu (11) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

A mini foam finger sits on the field at the pilon in the endzone during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) gestures during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks (88) hypes the crowd during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) makes a tackle on Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jayden McGowan (6) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) makes a tackle on Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Jayden McGowan (6) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores punter Matthew Hayball (45) punts the ball during the first half against the Florida Gators at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

A young fan gestures in displeasure during the first half between the Florida Gators and Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Darren Agu (11) tackles Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) lines up during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

One of the four signs at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier screams from the sideline during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier gestures during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) throws under pressure from Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Nate Clifton (15) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) is slow to get up after a hit from Vanderbilt Commodores defensive end Darren Agu (11) during the first half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) gets up in pain during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) looks at the scoreboard in pain during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) rushes with the ball for a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) and Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) celebrate a touchdown during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate a Gator touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate a Gator touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate a Gator touchdown against Vanderbilt with a beach ball at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate a Gator touchdown against Vanderbilt with a beach ball at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans celebrate a Gator touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Fans sing “Won’t Back Down” as the fourth quarter rolls over as the Gator’s played Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) is knocked down by Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) in the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) lifts Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) as he celebrates a fourth quarter touchdown against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) drives forward in the second half against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jalen Kimber (8) breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver London Humphreys (83) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jalen Kimber (8) breaks up a pass intended for Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver London Humphreys (83) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators head coach Billy Napier coaches from the sidelines against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jalen Kimber (8) celebrates sacking the Vanderbilt quarter back at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Eugene Wilson III (3) scores in the second half against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Richie Hoskins (15) hauls in a pass over Florida Gators safety R.J. Moten (16) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Treyaun Webb (20) lunges forward against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) looks for an open hole against Vanderbilt at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Mannie Nunnery (34) upends Vanderbilt Commodores running back Sedrick Alexander (28) in the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

The Gator defense swarms and sacks Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates after helping to sack Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates after helping to sack Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates after helping to sack Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker CJ Taylor (1) and Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) chat after the game at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong and Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) chat after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators offensive lineman Jake Slaughter (66) and Florida Gators tight end Arlis Boardingham (8) walk off the field during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators cornerback Jaydon Hill (23) smiles at the camera after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) smiles after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Micah Leon (12) signs a shirt for a fan after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15), Florida Gators defensive end T.J. Searcy (19), and Florida Gators defensive end Princely Umanmielen (1) tackle Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates after a quarterback sack during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators linebacker Derek Wingo (15) celebrates with Florida Gators linebacker Shemar James (6) after a quarterback sack during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) rushes with the ball during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) stiff arms Vanderbilt Commodores cornerback Alan Wright (36) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15) and Florida Gators wide receiver Kahleil Jackson (22) celebrate after a touchdown during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators defensive lineman Tyreak Sapp (94) and Florida Gators defensive lineman Will Norman (9) tackle Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Ken Seals (8) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Florida Gators wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (1) spies the quarterback during the second half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]

Vanderbilt Commodores tight end Kamrean Johnson (48) stiff arms Florida Gators cornerback Sharif Denson (4) during the second half at Steve Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, October 7, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun]