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Florida Gators win but lose key defensive starter

The Florida Gators committed 12 penalties for more than 100 yards but were able to hold on to a slim 31-24 win over East Carolina to move to 2-0 on the season. The win, however, did not come without a casualty.

Junior linebacker Alex Anzalone left the game in the second quarter and returned to the sideline with ice on his right shoulder.

“It’s the same [shoulder], I guess he had a chicken wing what last year or something,” McElwain said in his post game press conference. “Two years ago was it? So same whenever that is.