Florida Gators football statistical leaders

Last updated

Florida Gators script logo.svg

[[File:|thumb|right|Tim Tebow holds Florida career, single-season, and single-game records in total offense and total touchdowns.]]

Contents

The Florida Gators football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Florida Gators football program in various categories, [1] including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, Single season and career leaders. The Gators represent the University of Florida in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

Although Florida began competing in intercollegiate football in 1906, [1] the school's official record book considers the "modern era" to have begun in 1950. [2] Records from before this year are often incomplete and inconsistent, and they are generally not included in these lists.

These lists are dominated by more recent players for several reasons:

These lists are updated through Florida's game against Samford on November 13, 2021.

Passing

Passing yards

Passing touchdowns

Rushing

Rushing yards

Rushing touchdowns

Receiving

Receptions

Receiving yards

Receiving touchdowns

Total offense

Total offense is the sum of passing and rushing statistics. It does not include receiving or returns. [22]

Total offense yards

Touchdowns responsible for

"Touchdowns responsible for" is the official NCAA term for combined passing and rushing touchdowns.

Defense

Interceptions

Tackles

Sacks

Kicking

Field goals made

Field goal percentage

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2006 Florida Gators football team</span> 101st football season in school history; second national championship victory

The 2006 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2006 college football season. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. The season was the second for head coach Urban Meyer, who led the Gators to an SEC Championship, a BCS National Championship, and an overall win–loss record of 13–1 (.929). Their one loss coming from an upset by the Auburn Tigers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2007 Florida Gators football team</span> American college football season

The 2007 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida campus. It was the third season for head coach Urban Meyer, who led the Gators to a Capital One Bowl berth and an overall win–loss record of 9–4 (.692).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2009 BCS National Championship Game</span> College football game

The 2009 FedEx BCS National Championship Game was an American football game played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on January 8, 2009. It was the national championship game for the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, and featured the second-ranked Florida Gators against the top-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. The two participants were determined by the BCS Rankings to decide the BCS National Championship. Television coverage in the United States was provided by Fox, and radio coverage by ESPN Radio. The game was the last BCS Championship to air on Fox; starting with the 2010 game, ABC or ESPN televised the championship.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Florida Gators football team</span> 103rd football season in school history; third national championship victory

The 2008 Florida Gators football team represented the University of Florida in the sport of American football during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Gators competed in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), and played their home games in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on the university's Gainesville, Florida, campus. They were led by fourth-year head coach Urban Meyer.

The 2008 Capital One Bowl was held on January 1, 2008 at the Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida. The game featured the University of Michigan Wolverines—who finished the 2007 season tied for second in the Big Ten Conference with an overall record of 8–4 —and the #12 University of Florida Gators—who finished the 2007 season third in the Southeastern Conference's East Division with an overall record of 9–3.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tim Tebow</span> American football and baseball player (born 1987)

Timothy Richard Tebow is an American sports broadcaster and former football quarterback. Tebow played college football for the Florida Gators and became the first underclassman to win the Heisman Trophy in 2007. He was a key contributor to two BCS National Championship teams at Florida and was named the MVP of the 2009 BCS National Championship Game. As a dual-threat quarterback, Tebow broke numerous passing and rushing records during his collegiate career, among them Southeastern Conference (SEC) career records for highest passing efficiency rating and most rushing touchdowns and the NCAA record for most consecutive games in which he both passed and rushed for a touchdown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Florida–LSU football rivalry</span> American college football rivalry

The Florida–LSU football rivalry, also known as the Swamp Bowl, is an American college football rivalry between the Florida Gators football team of the University of Florida and LSU Tigers football team of Louisiana State University. Although both universities were founding members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) in December 1932, the Gators and Tigers did not meet on the gridiron until 1937, and have been annual opponents only since 1971. When the SEC instituted divisional play in 1992, Florida was placed in the SEC Eastern Division and LSU in the Western Division, and Florida and LSU were selected as permanent cross-division rivals. The Gators and Tigers have combined to win five national championships and eleven SEC titles over the past two decades.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Florida–Kentucky rivalry</span> American college sports rivalry

The Florida–Kentucky rivalry is a college sports rivalry between the University of Florida Gators and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. The rivalry between these schools, both founding members of the Southeastern Conference, has existed since before the conference's founding. Both teams are historic basketball rivals, both winning multiple national championships and conference championships over the past 100 years. In recent years, the football rivalry between Kentucky and Florida has escalated due to Kentucky breaking a streak of 31 consecutive years where the Florida Gators had beaten them. Despite the lopsidedness of the football series, Kentucky has won four of the last six appearances between the two.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ole Miss Rebels football statistical leaders</span>

The Ole Miss Rebels football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Ole Miss Rebels football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Rebels represent the University of Mississippi in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Auburn Tigers football statistical leaders</span>

The Auburn Tigers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Auburn Tigers football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, Single season and career leaders. The Tigers represent Auburn University in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">LSU Tigers football statistical leaders</span>

The LSU Tigers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the LSU Tigers football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Tigers represent Louisiana State University in the NCAA's Southeastern Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michigan State Spartans football statistical leaders</span>

The Michigan State Spartans football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Michigan State Spartans football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, total offense, receiving, defensive stats, kicking, and scoring. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, Single season and career leaders. The Spartans represent Michigan State University in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference.

The Kansas State Wildcats football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Kansas State Wildcats football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Wildcats represent Kansas State University in the NCAA's Big 12 Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kentucky Wildcats football statistical leaders</span>

The Kentucky Wildcats football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Kentucky Wildcats football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, all-purpose yardage, defensive stats, kicking, and scoring. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Wildcats represent the University of Kentucky (UK) in the NCAA Division I FBS Southeastern Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Indiana Hoosiers football statistical leaders</span>

The Indiana Hoosiers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Indiana Hoosiers football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Hoosiers represent Indiana University Bloomington in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Florida State Seminoles football statistical leaders</span>

The Florida State Seminoles football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Florida State Seminoles football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Seminoles represent Florida State University in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Penn State Nittany Lions football statistical leaders are statistical leaders of the Penn State Nittany Lions football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, kicking and overall team performance. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, career leaders and all time records. The Nittany Lions represent Pennsylvania State University in the NCAA's Big Ten Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football statistical leaders</span>

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Hilltoppers represent Western Kentucky University (WKU) in the NCAA's Conference USA (C-USA).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Miami Hurricanes football statistical leaders</span>

The Miami Hurricanes football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Miami Hurricanes football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, and kicking. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Hurricanes represent the University of Miami in the NCAA's Atlantic Coast Conference.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SMU Mustangs football statistical leaders</span>

The SMU Mustangs football statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the SMU Mustangs football program in various categories, including passing, rushing, receiving, total offense, defensive stats, kicking, and scoring. Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. The Mustangs represent Southern Methodist University in the NCAA Division I FBS American Athletic Conference through the 2023 season, after which they will join the Atlantic Coast Conference.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "2016 Florida Football Media Guide" (PDF). GatorZone.com. Retrieved August 20, 2016.
  2. "2005 Florida Football Media Guide, Gator Football: A Historical Review" (PDF). GatorZone.com. Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  3. "NCAA changes policy on football stats". ESPN.com. AP. August 28, 2002. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  4. Cobb, David (August 21, 2020). "NCAA approves blanket waiver for 2020 fall sports athletes to retain year of eligibility". CBSSports.com. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Tebow caps college career with 533 yards, Sugar Bowl romp". ESPN.com. January 1, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  6. 1 2 "Florida vs. Georgia Box Score". ESPN.com. November 7, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  7. 1 2 "LSU vs. Florida Box Score". ESPN.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
  8. 1 2 3 4 "Box Score: Samford vs. Florida". ESPN.com. November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  9. 1 2 "Florida vs. Tennessee Box Score". ESPN.com. September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  10. 1 2 "Leak's six TD passes power Florida". ESPN.com. January 1, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2004.
  11. "Lamical Perine". ESPN.com.
  12. 1 2 3 "Kelvin Milk". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  13. "Fason leads the way for Florida". ESPN.com. September 25, 2004. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  14. "Florida rushes for 418 yards as Will Muschamp gets win over Georgia". ESPN.com. November 1, 2014.
  15. 1 2 "Dameon Pierce". ESPN.com.
  16. 1 2 "Tebow rushes for record 5 touchdowns as Florida romps S. Carolina". ESPN.com. November 10, 2007. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  17. "Trey Burton breaks Tim Tebow's record with 6 TDs in Florida's rout". ESPN.com. September 25, 2010. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  18. 1 2 "Florida holds off Kentucky in triple overtime". ESPN.com. September 13, 2014.
  19. "Tebow, Caldwell have record days as Florida blasts FAU". ESPN.com. November 17, 2007.
  20. "Snead tosses two TDs, runs for one as Ole Miss stuns Florida". ESPN.com. September 27, 2008. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  21. "New coach, same old dangerous Gators". ESPN.com. August 31, 2002. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  22. "Official 2007 NCAA Division I Football Record Book" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. August 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 1, 2007. Retrieved January 3, 2008.
  23. "Emory Jones". ESPN.com.
  24. "Anthony Richardson". ESPN.com.
  25. "Receivers run with Leak's short passes". ESPN.com. October 18, 2003. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  26. The 2014 Florida Football Media Guide lists only a top 8 for this statistic, rather than a top 10.
  27. 1 2 3 4 "Evan McPherson". ESPN.com.
  28. 1 2 3 4 "Eddy Pineiro". ESPN.com. December 13, 2017.
  29. "Defense, 5 Pineiro FGs lead Florida over UAB 36-7". ESPN.com. November 18, 2017.
  30. "Charlotte/SC vs. Florida Box Score". ESPN.com. September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.