Florida Quarterback John Brantley Could Miss LSU Game With High Ankle Sprain

Alabama Clobbers Florida 38-10, Gators May Have Lost Brantley

A dismal night for the Florida Gators got worse as not only were they walloped by the 3rd ranked Alabama Crimson Tide but starting QB John Brantley suffered an apparent knee injury and could be lost for the season.

Alabama dominated Florida, rushing for 226 yards and shutting down the vaunted Florida running game, holding them to a paltry 15 yards.

Brantley looked good for the majority of the first half, connecting on Andre Dubose for an early 65 yard score but his interception seemed to turn the game around, giving Alabama their first lead of the ballgame with a 45 yard return for a touchdown by defensive lineman Courtney Upshaw.

Brantley would leave the game late in the first half as he appeared to injury his knee on a sack. Brantley finished 11 of 16 for 190 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.

His replacement, true Freshman Jeff Driskel struggled to sustain drives, tucking the ball and running several times during the game. Florida did not threaten the powerful Bama defense the rest of the game.

Meanwhile, Alabama would add a few more scores to put the game out of reach.

Florida falls to 4-1 (2-1 in the SEC) and has to travel to face #1 LSU next week.

Under 5 minutes to play, Alabama has emptied their bench

We’re now under five minutes to play and Alabama has emptied their bench, leading 38-10.

This loss could reverberate throughout the rest of the season for the Gators.

Eddie Lacy adds to Gators' Misery

The backup running back for Alabama Ed Lacey has added a 20 yard touchdown run to push the Alabama lead to 38-10.

Trent Richardson was taken out after rushing for 181 yards on 29 carries with 2 touchdowns.

There’s mercifully only 8:45 left in the game.

Driskel fumbles snap, gets injured

Things have gone from bad to worse for poor Freshman Jeff Driskel as he fumbled a snap that was recovered by Alabama and he appears to have injured his ankle on the play.

They’re taping it up and no one is warming up on the sideline for Florida. It appears Driskel will continue.

Trent Richardson blows it open, Alabama up 31-10

Alabama running back Trent Richardson broke loose on a 36 yard touchdown run (his second of the game), pushing his total to 155 yards on the day and posting his Tide to a commanding 31-10 edge with 12:25 left in the game.

Florida running game is non-existent

Through two and half quarters, Florida has 13 yards rushing in the game.

Alabama has 104 yards rushing with 91 yards by Trent Richardson.

Driskel Strugging to sustain drives, Gators still trail 24-10

New Florida QB Jeff Driskel is struggling against the vaunted Alabama defense as his offense has suffered consecutive 3-and-outs.

Driskel is 0-for-2 thus far. Florida’s defense has gotten it’s second wind, holding the Tide to three consecutive 3 and outs.

Alabama leads Florida 24-10 with 5:38 left in the 3rd quarter.

Brantley's Final Numbers

Brantley finished 11 of 16 for 190 yards with 1 TD and 1 int.

Brantley Out with "Left Leg Injury"

Florida quarterback John Brantley has been ruled out for second half with a “Left Leg Injury”. It appeared he injured his knee on a sack late in the first half.

We’ll have more on this as it’s reported.

Caleb Sturgis misses 52 yard field goal

Florida kicker Caleb Sturgis’ streak is over as he missed a 52 yard field goal attempt wide right.

Alabama leads Florida 24-10 at the half.

Brantley Injures Knee on late 2nd quarter sack

Florida QB John Brantley’s foot was caught in the turf as he was turned around and sacked.

Brantley had to be helped off the field and was taken straight to the locker room. It doesn’t look good for the Gators’ starting QB.

Freshman Jeff Driskel will take over on offense. Meanwhile, the sack took Florida out of field goal range with 0:11 left in the first half.

Alabama extends their lead to 24-10

The Crimson Tide capped a 10 play 61 yard drive with a 1 yard QB sneak by AJ McCarron.

Alabama now leads 24-10 with 3:04 left in the first half.

Critical Pick Six By Brantley puts Bama Ahead

Courtney Upshaw returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown to put Alabama up 17-10.

To that point, Brantley had been on fire, throwing for 140 yards and completing 6 of 9 passes and a touchdown.

The Gators trail for the first time in the game, 17-10 with 12:57 left in the first half

Alabama tied the Game on Richardson TD

So far, the Gators haven’t had an answer for Trent Richardson, who rushed for 60 yards on 10 carries in the first half.

Richardson tied the game with 52 seconds left in the first quarter on a 5 yard touchdown run.

The score was set up by a 70 yard kickoff return by Alabama’s Maze. The scoring drive went 7 plays, 29 yds.

Gators answer with a terrific drive, take 10-3 edge

The Gators had two near misses in the endzone and settled for a 21 yard field goal by Caleb Sturgis to re-establish their 7 point lead. Florida went 55 yards on 9 plays.

The Gators lead 10-3 with 5:19 left in the first quarter.

Alabama settles for field goal after an impressive drive

Alabama had to settle for 3 points on a 32 yard field goal by Jeremy Shelley, pulling the Tide within 4 points at 7-3 with 9:47 left in the first quarter.

The field goal capped an impressive 11 play, 52 yard drive.

Gators Strike First against Bama

Johnny Brantley perfectly placed a bomb to WR Andre Dubose for 67 yards to stake the Gators to a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter.

NCAA Football Rankings: Florida Gators Move Up To No. 12 Following Blowout Win