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No. 10 Gators Beat No. 7 Auburn In 24-13 Homecoming Victory

Florida coach Dan Mullen after the Gators 24-17 win over the No. 7 Auburn Tigers.

Auburn's Seth Williams (18) catches a touchdown pass.

Florida's Lamical Perine (88) bounces off a tackle before running 88-yards for a touchdown.

Florida coach Dan Mullen upset after a missed pass interference call.

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix throws a pass as he rolls out.

Auburn defensive players Jeremiah Dinson (20) and Chandler Wooten (31) celebrate after their team forces a Gator turnover.

Florida receiver Freddie Swain (16) catches a 64-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kyle Trask.

Florida defenders bring down Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28).

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) is brought down by the Auburn defense after making a catch.

Florida gets a scare when starting quarterback Kyle Trask goes down. He returned later in the game to finish off the Tigers.

Florida defenders bring down Auburn receiver Sal Cannella (80).

Florida receiver Josh Hammond (10) is brought down by two Auburn defenders.

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) fights his way over an Auburn defender to gain a few extra yards.

Florida quarterback Emory Jones (5) gets ready to call a play.

Florida defensive back Shawn Davis (31) celebrates making an interception.

Florida defenders bring down Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28).

After making a critical fourth down stop, Florida linebacker David Reese II (33) flexes in the Auburn backfield.

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) drops back to pass.

Florida's Jonathan Greenard (58) flexes after taking down Auburn receiver Anthony Schwartz (5).

Florida defensive back Shawn Davis (31) runs toward the endzone after intercepting an Auburn pass.

Florida's David Reese II (33) brings down Auburn receiver Will Hastings (33).

After his team recovers a Florida fumble, Auburn defensive end Big Kat Bryant (1) signals his offense to get ready.

Auburn's Marlon Davidson (3) tries to pressure Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11), but Trask manages to get the ball off before Davidson makes it back.

Florida receiver Freddie Swain (16) is brought down by two Auburn defenders after hauling in a catch.

Florida coach Dan Mullen shows his displeasure with a call.

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) is brought down hard by Florida's Donovan Stiner (13).

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) finds open space to run and picks up yardage before being brought down by the defense.

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) and receiver Tyrie Cleveland (89) discuss strategy on the sideline.

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) hands the ball off to Lamical Perine (2) in the backfield.

In a unique play, Kyle Trask (11) plays receiver and makes a catch, extending the ball for the first down.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn is upset over a call.

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) drops back to pass.

Florida coach Dan Mullen raises his hands in victory after his team upsets the No. 7 Auburn Tigers.

Florida fans celebrate the win.

After catching a touchdown, Freddie Swain (16) his hyped up by his teammate Trevon Grimes (8).

After recovering a fumble, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) runs the ball toward the end zone, but is brought down around the 35-yard line.

Florid fans show off their signs as the Gators lead the Tigers with 4 minutes left to play in the game.

After an 88-yard touchdown run, Lamical Perine (2) walks back to the sideline with intense focus.

Florida defensive back Jeawon Taylor (29) celebrates with his teammate Donovan Stiner (13) after Stiner picks off Auburn quarterback Bo Nix in the end zone.

Florida players celebrate with receiver Josh Hammond (10) after he scores a touchdown.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn walks off the field after his No. 7 Tigers are upset by the Gators in the Swamp.

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix walks off the field slowly after a tough loss, throwing only one touchdown and three interceptions.

Florida players celebrate with fans after the game.

Florida coach Dan Mullen does a lap around the stadium giving fans high-fives after the team's victory.

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) exits the field after a big win.

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Greenberry Taylor is a reporter who can be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org.