1969 Gator Bowl

1969 Gator Bowl
Florida Gators Tennessee Volunteers
(8–1–1) (9–1)
14 13
Head coach: 
Ray Graves		 Head coach: 
Doug Dickey
APCoaches
1517
APCoaches
1111
1234 Total
Florida 7070 14
Tennessee 01003 13
Date December 27, 1969
Season 1969
Stadium Gator Bowl
Location Jacksonville, Florida
MVP Mike Kelley (LB, Florida) & Curt Watson (FB, Tennessee)[1]
Attendance 72,248

The 1969 Gator Bowl was a post-season college football bowl game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Gators of the University of Florida, both representing the SEC. Florida defeated Tennessee 14–13.[2] This is Tampa native's Steve Kiner's only game against the Gators.

Game summary

The expected high-scoring battle featuring UF's "Super Sophs" passing attack against UT'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 Vols 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 TD, a sack, and 17 tackles,[4] and fullback Curt Watson of Tennessee.

Scoring summary
Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score
Plays Yards TOP FLA TEN
1 FLA Fumble recovery returned 8 yards for touchdown by Mike Kelley, Dick Franco kick good 7 0
2 TEN Lester McClain 63-yard touchdown reception from Bobby Scott, George Hunt kick good 7 7
2 TEN 2-yard field goal by George Hunt 7 10
3 TUL Carlos Alvarez 9-yard touchdown reception from John Reaves, Dick Franco kick good 14 10
4 TEN 9-yard field goal by George Hunt 14 13
"TOP" = time of possession. For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football. 14 13

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.taxslayerbowl.com/1969-2/
  2. ↑ http://www.angelfire.com/ga/GoGators/bowl1969.html
  3. ↑ "Gator Aerial Whiz Kids Face Rugged Vols in Gator Bowl" AP, December 27, 1969
  4. ↑ Nash, The Gainesville Sun Presents, pp. 73–76.
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