GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Dallas Wilson’s first collegiate play gained 9 yards — and included a fumble.

The Florida freshman coughed up the ball on the opening snap against Texas, losing control after getting walloped by Graceson Littleton. It could have dissuaded the newcomer. Instead, it made him more determined.

Wilson responded with the best debut for any freshman receiver in school history. He caught six passes for 111 yards and two touchdowns in a 29-21 upset of the then-No. 9 Longhorns , including a 55-yarder that could go down in Florida football lore .

“That was no surprise to me,” cornerback Devin Moore said.

Added quarterback DJ Lagway: “He’s a specimen, man.”

Wilson might be the key to Florida coach Billy Napier turning around another season in Gainesville. The 6-foot-3

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