Florida vs. Maryland

Network: ABC
Announcers: Brad Nessler, Bob Griese
Format: DVD (4 disks)
Quality: 9.0 (Converted Directv SP/VHS Master)
Notes: Includes halftime and commercials.

Game Notes

#5 Gators crush #6 Terps 56-23.

Maryland's joy of a 1st bowl in 11 years fades quickly as Florida blitzes the Terps with an early barrage. Backup QB Brock Berlin starts for Rex Grossman, who is serving a curfew punishment and leads the Gators to a quick 14-0 lead. Grossman then enters and goes 20-of-28 for 248 yards and 4 TDs, as Florida sets Orange Bowl records for most yards, most passing yards.

Taylor Jacobs hauls in 10 passes for 170 yards and 2 TDs, 1 from each QB. Maryland draws within 14-10, but Grossman enters and tosses 2 TD passes before halftime, part of a 35 straight points for the Gators. Ernest Graham rushes for 149 yards and 2 TDs for Florida.