the SEC Eastern Division for the first time since 2007 and were a touchdown favorite coming into the rivalry game, especially with Gators' starting quarterback Luke Del Rio injured and unable to play. Still, Florida owned a long winning streak over their rivals, and prior to the game, Florida cornerback Quincy Wilson confidently predicted that it would continue. "Nobody has ever seen a duck pull a truck", he said to reporters. "Florida Gators are going to win, simple as that." Behind backup quarterback Austin Appleby, Florida jumped out to a 21–0 lead by midway through the second quarter and led 21–3 at the half. In the second half, however, the Volunteer offense came to life behind quarterback Josh Dobbs, who accounted for five touchdowns (four passing, one rushing) against a Florida defense which had only given up one touchdown in their first three and a half games combined. Tennessee's 38 consecutive points (35 in the second half) brought them a 38–28 victory, breaking the Gators' long series win streak in front of a raucous home crowd. "That duck is pulling that truck, baby!" commented Tennessee coach Butch Jones in the postgame news conference. However, Florida would get the last laugh. The Vols would go on to beat Georgia on a Hail Mary the following week and achieve a #9 ranking in the AP Poll, but then they would lose 3 consecutive SEC games. This cost them the lead in the SEC East, and Florida would go to the SEC Championship game for the 2nd straight year. 2017: The Gators (No. 24) and Volunteers (No. 23) entered their 2017 contest on the edge of the AP rankings, but both Florida's Coach McElwain and Tennessee's Coach Jones were feeling pressure to improve in their third year at their respective programs. Both teams struggled to score for three quarters, and Florida held a 6–3 lead heading into the final period in Gainesville. The action picked up considerably early in the fourth quarter, beginning when Florida's C. J. Henderson returned an interception for a touchdown. The Vols responded with a long drive that ended with their first touchdown, and the Gators responded with their first offensive touchdown to take a 20–10 lead. Tennessee rallied for another touchdown and then kicked a field goal to tie the score at 20 with under a minute remaining, seemingly sending the contest into overtime. On the ensuing possession,