Florida's Jadan Baugh rushed for a career-high 150 yards and a score, and defensive lineman Michai Boireau intercepted a pass with 21 seconds left to preserve the embattled Gators' 23-21 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday in Gainesville, Fla.

With Mississippi State (4-3, 0-3 Southeastern Conference) driving for a potential game-winning field goal, Boireau dropped into coverage and grabbed his first career interception to seal the win.

With social media rumors swirling about the possible firing of coach Billy Napier, the Gators (3-4, 2-2) nearly squandered a 23-14 fourth-quarter lead.

Florida's DJ Lagway was 20-of-34 passing for 280 yards and two interceptions. Vernell Brown III had five receptions for 95 yards.

Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen was 24-of-36 passing for

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