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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 10-1 @ Florida State 6-5

Another battle against another arch-rival for the Florida Gators, they defeated Florida State in a tight one-score game. This game just goes to show that rivalry games are always unpredictable, FSU came in at just 6-5 and gave the Gators all they could handle.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Bobby Bowden of the Florida State Seminoles congratulates head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators after the Gators’ victory at Doak Campbell Stadium November 25, 2006 in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida defeated Florida State 21-14. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Bobby Bowden of the Florida State Seminoles congratulates head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators after the Gators’ victory at Doak Campbell Stadium November 25, 2006 in Tallahassee, Florida. Florida defeated Florida State 21-14. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) /

It was another good day for the stingy Florida defense, they allowed just 46 yards on the ground, and just 235 total yards. Florida freshman Percy Harvin didnt catch a single pass on the day, but burned Florida State on the ground with 86 yards and a touchdown.

Senior quarterback Chris Leak had a proficient game-throwing for 283 yards and two scores- and capped off the regular season with a 4th quarter touchdown pass to Dallas Baker “the touchdown maker”.

The Gator defense was able to make 21 points hold up, as they intercepted Florida State 3 times in the victory. The Gators moved to 11-1 heading into the SEC championship game.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 25: Percy Harvin #8 of the Florida Gators carries the ball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles on November 25, 2006 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL – NOVEMBER 25: Percy Harvin #8 of the Florida Gators carries the ball during the game against the Florida State Seminoles on November 25, 2006 at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images) /
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