Photos From Gators' Win Over Long Island

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The 15th-ranked Florida Gators opened the 2025 season with a dominating 55-0 win over Long Island, marking both the most points scored and the first shutout of the Billy Napier era.

Quarterback DJ Lagway threw for 120 yards and three touchdowns in only one half of play, freshman Tramell Jones Jr. added 130 yards and two more scores in his debut, and freshman receiver Vernell Brown III broke the program record for receiving yards by a true freshman in their first career start (79).

Defensively, Bryce Thornton recovered two fumbles, returning one for a touchdown on the game's third play, while the unit only allowed 86 total yards of offense and two first downs. Long Island had more penalty yards than offensive yards with 100 yards on 12 penalties.

Relive the win with photos from Saturday, via Florida Gators on SI's Kyle Lander.