Dallas Wilson earns offensive player of the game in loss to Missouri
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Dallas Wilson earns offensive player of the game in loss to Missouri
Michael Trim Jr, Gators Wire·Gators Wire
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TheFlorida Gatorscame into a road contest against the Missouri Tigers as the No. 8-ranked team in the country for the first time since Week 5 of the 2021 season. However, their top 10 ranking was short-lived as the Tigers completely dismantled the Gators, 45-17.
Florida's offense, which had been among the nation's best, found itself stifled. Jadan Baugh, who was in the thick of the Heisman Trophy race, was a non-factor, forcing the Gators to resort to the passing game more than anticipated.
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There wasn't much excitement on the offensive end from the Orange and Blue, but one standout was wide receiver Dallas Wilson. For his solid efforts in the loss, he earnedGators Wireoffensive player of the gamehonors for Week 5.
Wilson was one of the few consistent weapons on the outside for Florida, finishing with four receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown. His performance accounted for a significant portion of the passing game, which struggled much of the night to generate the explosion seen early in the season.
Among players who took at least 20 snaps on offense, the Florida wide receiver was the second-highest-graded player according to Pro Football Focus. The route runner also proved to be the safest option for Aaron Philo, who had a 158.3 passer rating when targeting Wilson.
Wilson's performance also offered another glimpse into what he can contribute to the offense moving forward, with opposing teams devoting a majority of their game plan to stopping the rushing game.
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Florida will need the perimeter players to take advantage of the opportunities that they should see as the season progresses and Wilson exemplified that with his stat line.
The offense will need to put this one behind them, but Wilson's performance will be something positive to build on as they attempt to rebound from their worst offensive showing.
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks on in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball while defended by Missouri Tigers safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin (7) in the first quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators tight end Lacota Dippre (17) dives with the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) dives with the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers (5) is brought down by Florida Gators cornerback Jordy Lowery (13) in the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators huddle during the second quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks to throw in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws in the fourth quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) in unable to make the catch in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) drives for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers cornerback Sione Laulea (2) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) in the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
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Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Sterling Webb (90) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks on in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks on in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks to throw in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball while defended by Missouri Tigers safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin (7) in the first quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators tight end Lacota Dippre (17) dives with the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) dives with the ball in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
9/18
PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Matt Zollers (5) is brought down by Florida Gators cornerback Jordy Lowery (13) in the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators huddle during the second quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) carries the ball in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) looks to throw in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) throws in the fourth quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) in unable to make the catch in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators running back Jadan Baugh (13) carries the ball in the third quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers running back Jamal Roberts (20) drives for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Florida Gators at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers cornerback Sione Laulea (2) breaks up a pass intended for Florida Gators wide receiver TJ Abrams (4) in the second quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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PHOTOS: Highlights from Florida at Missouri in Week 5
Oct 3, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive tackle Sterling Webb (90) sacks Florida Gators quarterback Aaron Philo (12) in the fourth quarter at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images
(William Purnell, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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