Omari Thomas supplied a defensive highlight by forcing a fumble to halt a Florida red-zone opportunity in the fourth quarter. And Hadden intercepted Anthony Richardson on the game's final play after Florida scored a late touchdown and recovered an onside kick to give the Vols one last scare.
Kentucky and South Florida bottled up Richardson, but his challenge Saturday was deciding which open wide receiver to throw to. This rivalry was born by the SEC’s split into divisions that caused these teams to meet annually in an SEC East clash. The rivalry became one of college football’s best in the 1990s, but even in those Tennessee glory days, the Gators had a decisive advantage, and Steve Spurrier needled the Vols with a barrage of barbs.
Should be a Heisman finalist at this point.z