My preseason offensive MVP selection proved his worth in the Gators win over the Utes. Montrell Johnson carried the ball 12 times for 75 yards and a touchdown, adding a catch for 14 yards in his Gators debut.
Perhaps the most intriguing part of Johnson’s performance was that he fumbled on his first carry in a Gator uniform, but was able to bounce back for an impressive game.
“I thought it was a great play. I was in a bad position,” Johnson said. “I was trying to brace myself for the fall. I only had one hand on the ball, and he just stripped it loose.