Trask’s career-high six touchdown passes carried UF to a 51-35 season-opening road win over Ole Miss and helped his team overcome a shaky defensive effort that allowed the Rebels to keep things interesting on a chilly, drizzly day at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
The Gators redshirt senior signal caller was on the mark from the start as coach Dan Mullen’s fifth-ranked squad never trailed Ole Miss, led by first-year coach and offensive whiz Lane Kiffin.
Trask looked to his most reliable targets on his first two touchdown throws, hooking up with All-SEC tight end Kyle Pitts and senior wide receiver Trevon Grimes during two of UF’s first three drives.