1966: Heisman Trophy field goal Auburn–Florida football rivalry
larry smith running vs. auburn.
coach ray graves 1966 florida gators , coach shug jordan s auburn tigers repeatedly traded lead battled , forth day. in fourth quarter game tied @ 27, gators quarterback steve spurrier engineering late drive win, stopped @ auburn s 39-yard-line following intentional grounding penalty. distance outside usual range of gators regular placekicker, spurrier had kicked 40-yard field goals in practice. 2:12 left in game, kicked 40-yard field goal give gators 30–27 lead, , gators defense held on win. completed twenty-seven passes on forty attempts 259 yards, 1 touchdown pass , no interceptions, , rushed touchdown. gators standout, tailback larry smith, finished day 102 rushing yards , touchdown on twenty-two carries, including 53-yard run. @ conclusion of 1966 season, spurrier awarded heisman trophy.
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