Friday, November 14, 2008

History lesson of USC v UF

  • This is the 29th meeting between Carolina and Florida in a series that dates back to 1911.
  • The Gators lead the all-time series, 21-4-3.
  • Florida is a perfect 11-0 when hosting the Gamecocks in Gainesville.
  • Florida had its 14-game winning streak over the Gamecocks snapped in 2005 in Columbia in a 30-22 Carolina win.
  • It was USC's first win in the series since Nov. 4, 1939, a 6-0 decision in Columbia.
  • Florida rolled to a 51-31 win in Columbia in 2007.
  • The Gators blocked three kicks, including a potential game-winning field goal as time expired, to pull out a 17-16 victory when the two teams met at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in 2006.

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