The last bowl game I ever saw OSU in was the Gator
If the world ends anytime soon, we'll all have to die knowing the last bowl featuring Ohio State we ever saw was the 2012 Gator Bowl. Isn't that just the worst?
| Final - 1.2.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Gators | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| Ohio St. Buckeyes | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Stories
Theater of Operations, Florida Vs. Ohio State: Reviewing the Gators' Defensive Performance
Theater of Operations completes its Gator Bowl recap by looking at how the Gators' defense fared against the Ohio State offense.
Theater of Operations, Florida Vs. Ohio State: Reviewing The Gators' Offensive Performance
Theater of Operations takes a look at how the Florida Gators offense fared against the Ohio State defense at the 2012 Gator Bowl.
Ohio State Vs. Florida Recap, Gator Bowl 2012: The Numerical
The stats that mattered in Florida's 24-17 win over Ohio State in the Gator Bowl, from Florida's special teams dominance, to John Brantley's passing, to the Benny Hillifier.
Theater of Operations, Florida Vs. Ohio State: Reviewing The Gators' Special Teams
Theater of Operations takes a look at how the special teams unit preformed against Ohio State in the Gator Bowl.
Chomping At Bits: This Gator Bowl Afterglow Sure Is Nice
After a frustrating season, Florida's got the wind of a bowl win under its wings. Can the Gators carry it into 2012?
Gator Bowl: Florida 24, Ohio State 17 -- Now About that Offense ...
Florida defeated Ohio State on Monday to avoid a losing season. You can thank the defense and special teams for that.
Florida Vs. Ohio State Rapid Recap: Gators Get First Bowl Win Under Will Muschamp, 24-17
Florida came into the 2012 Gator Bowl looking at a losing season. They leave it with a victory and a lot of hope.
Florida vs. Ohio State 2011 Gator Bowl Live Thread (aka the Urban Meyer Bowl)
A Miami Dolphins fans live thread for the Florida Gators vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl. The game could provide a release for fans hurt by former Gators coach Urban Meyers move to be the Buckeyes new coach.
Florida Vs. Ohio State: The Gator Bowl, And The Gators' Low
Win or lose in the Gator Bowl, Florida will end its season as a mediocre team. That's unusual for Gators fans, and also hard.
Ohio State Vs. Florida, Gator Bowl 2012: Inaccurate Names, Inaccurate Passes
A preview of the Progressive Gator Bowl between Ohio State and Florida.
Chomping At Bits: Matt Patchan Out For Gator Bowl
Matt Patchan is out for the Gator Bowl, leaving Florida with seven pieces of wet balsa wood on the offensive line.
GameThreads
Buckeyes Fans GameThread on Land-Grant Holy Land
Gators Fans GameThread on Alligator Army
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 24 |
| Ohio St. | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 0:56 left: Florida Touchdown - 17-yard pass from John Brantley to Deonte Thompson. (Caleb Sturgis extra point is good). |
| 0:56 left: |
| Quarter 2 |
| 11:25 left: Ohio State Touchdown - 5-yard pass from Braxton Miller to DeVier Posey. (Drew Basil extra point is good). |
| 11:25 left: |
| 11:13 left: Florida Touchdown - 99-yard kickkoff return by Andre Debose. (Caleb Sturgis extra point is good). |
| 11:13 left: |
| 0:15 left: Ohio State Field Goal - 47-yarder by Drew Basil. |
| Quarter 3 |
| 11:14 left: Florida Touchdown - 14-yard blocked punt return by Graham Stewart. (Caleb Sturgis extra point is good). |
| 11:14 left: |
| Quarter 4 |
| 14:09 left: Florida Field Goal - 17-yarder by Caleb Sturgis. |
| 0:57 left: Ohio State Touchdown - 11-yard pass from Braxton Miller to Jordan Hall. (Drew Basil extra point is good). |
| 0:57 left: |
| Team statistics | Florida | Ohio St. |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 27:39 | 32:21 |
| First Downs | 14 | 20 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 12-16 1 | 18-23 0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 131 38 | 137 37 |
| Punt Return Yards | 45 | 0 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 3 2-2 1 | 2 2-2 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 7-74 | 4-25 |
| Punts-Average | 3-37.3 | 5-47.2 |
