1971 Florida vs. Florida State

== Pregame==

October 16, 1971

Florida (0-5), #19 Florida State (5-0)

Gainesville, Florida

Attendance: 65,109

Summary
Fans were expecting a shootout because of the quarterbacks, Florida's John Reaves and Florida State's Gary Huff, but Doug Dickey opted for a ball-control game plan as Florida ran 54 times to just 11 pass plays.

The Gators built a 17-7 lead as Mike Rich opened the scoring with a touchdown run and on the ensuing kickoff, Jimmy Barr nabbed a mid-air fumble and returned it 26 yards for a touchdown.

Gary Huff led a late Florida State rally with a six-yard touchdown pass to Rhett Dawson but the following drive stalled short of field goal range.

Statistics
FSU: Gary Huff 22/40, 184 yards, TD, INT