LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Matt Jones ran for 176 yards with a touchdown on 28 carries Saturday, sparking No. 19 Florida to a 24-7 victory over Kentucky.
Jones also made three catches for 20 yards for the Gators (3-1, 2-0 SEC), who recorded a 27th straight win over the Wildcats.
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Tyler Murphy went 15-of-18 through the air for 156 yards, a touchdown and an interception, connecting with Trey Burton on a 9-yard scoring strike to put Florida ahead for good at 14-7 in the second quarter.
The signal-caller also rushed seven times for 36 yards with a score while Burton finished with six grabs for 66 yards.
Maxwell Smith completed 12-of-20 passes for 90 yards and an interception for Kentucky (1-3, 0-1).