GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Getting in position to tie the game in Gainesville, ECU let the opportunity slip away, losing 31-24 to the Florida Gators Saturday night.
Marching down the field as the play clock was expiring, Blake Kemp and the East Carolina offense had a chance to tie Florida at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. On second and ten, Kemp dropped back to pass hoping to tie game, but lost the football when he cocked back to throw. Florida (2-0) recovered Kemp’s fumble and narrowly escaped with a victory over ECU (1-1). Missed opportunities and field goals from the Gators helped ECU stay in the game.