GAINESVILLE — UF’s 55-0 romp against outmanned Long Island University was to be expected as 45.5-point favorites at the sold-out Swamp.

“That’s probably what it should look like,” coach Billy Napier said of the one-sided win.

There still were surprises and revelations during the Gators’ highest-scoring performance and first shutout win in his four seasons.

Orlando’s Vernell Brown III did in the opener what fellow freshman Dallas Wilson did in the spring game.

Brown followed a strong fall camp and key role with a scintillating display during his first game as a Gator.

The former Orlando Jones standout became the just the third true freshman receiver to start a season opener, joining the legendary Percy Harvin (2006) and Antonio Callaway (2015).

Florida freshman Vernell Bro

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