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The day before game day... Florida v Missouri homecoming edition
1. The all-time series record is 3-2 Missouri.
Last year was the Gators biggest margin of victory with a 21-3 win.
(Reminder Missouri (2-3) is coming off a bye-week after losing @ LSU 10/1 - other losses include Georgia (home) and their season opener @ WV)
2. Missouri's mascot is Truman the Tiger, named after US President Harry Truman, who was from Missouri
3. This weekend is Homecoming!
The first Florida Homecoming was in 1916, and in 1923 the first "Dad's Day" was celebrated. Dad's Day was a pep rally precursor to Gator Growl, beginning in 1932
4. Notable Homecoming game, 1966
undefeated Florida v Auburn
Two games away from their first SEC title, the Gators (and QB Steve Spurrier) find themselves tied 27-27 w Auburn in the 4th... with 2:12 left in the game Spurrier enters (himself) into the game as kicker and kicks the 40 yd game winning field goal to win the game 30-27
5. Player to watch: cornerback Jalen Tabor aka TEEZ, #31
As the Gator D faces the SEC's leading passer Drew Lock, Missouri QB TEEZ says: “As a defensive back, we like teams that throw the ball. It’s high-risk, high-reward. You can get bombed and torched up or you can make some money. So put up or shut up."
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