JACKSONVILLE (Dec. 27, 1969) - Before a Gator Bowl- record crowd of 72,248, SEC champ Tennessee went down in defeat to a Florida team which, like the Vols, had far exceeded expectations during the regular season.

Damage from the heralded passing duo of John Reaves and Carlos Alvarez was held to manageable proportions, but Tennessee's inability to score inside the 10 sealed the Vols' fate.

Workhorse running back Curt Watson gained 121 yards on 25 carries and tight end Ken DeLong caught five passes for 50 yards. But a blocked punt that Florida turned into a touchdown was the ultimate difference.

Scoring Summary
FLA - Kelley, 8 return of blocked punt (Franco kick)
TENN - Hunt, FG 20
TENN - McClain, 12 pass from Scott (Hunt kick)
FLA - Alvarez, 9 pass from Reaves (Franco kick)
TENN - Hunt, FG 26