COLUMBIA, Mo. - With Kelly Bryant back at quarterback, Missouri's offense had a beating pulse in the first quarter but zero points. The Tigers managed five first downs but went just 1 for 4 on third down and never crossed into Florida territory as the Gators took a 3-0 lead into the second quarter.

Florida connected on three passes for 50 yards on its opening drive, all targeting cornerback Jarvis Ware, but failed to convert all three of its third downs in the opening quarter.

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Senior slot receiver Johnathon Johnson will be held out for the second straight week.