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Florida Gators football Top 5: Games from the 2006 Championship season

By TJ Ostrander

University of Florida football team celebrates their victory over Arkansas in the SEC Title game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 2, 2006. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
University of Florida football team celebrates their victory over Arkansas in the SEC Title game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia on December 2, 2006. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images) /
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Florida 2-0 @ Tennessee 2-0

The Gators first test of the year was on the road in Knoxville. Both teams entered at 2-0 and 106,818 packed Neyland Stadium for the annual showdown between the two rivals. Neither team was known for their offense this year and a rock fight ensued.

Florida quarterback Chris Leak (12) throws a pass downfield against Tennessee on September 16, 2006 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Charles Sonnenblick/WireImage)
Florida quarterback Chris Leak (12) throws a pass downfield against Tennessee on September 16, 2006 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Charles Sonnenblick/WireImage) /

The Gator run defense showed up in a big way as they limited the Volunteers to uhhhhh -11 yards rushing on 23 attempts. Yup, NEGATIVE yards on the ground for Tennessee. The Gators trailed heading into the 4th quarter, until Dallas Baker hauled in a 21-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Leak to put the Gators in front 21-20.

Reggie Nelson would seal the victory for the Gators, as he intercepted a pass from Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge with 2:42 remaining. The Gators would kill the clock and escape hostile Knoxville with the win and go to 3-0.

KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back DeShawn Wynn #21 of the University of Florida Gators carries the ball against the University of Tennessee Volunteers during the game on September 16, 2006 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Gators won 21-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back DeShawn Wynn #21 of the University of Florida Gators carries the ball against the University of Tennessee Volunteers during the game on September 16, 2006 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The Gators won 21-20. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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