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GAINESVILLE — Offensive tackle Austin Barber stood on the Florida sideline, injured and indignant as Florida State celebrated at the Gators’ expense in 2023 .

FSU stars Jared Verse and Trey Benson meticulously cut a piece of sod from the south end zone at Steve Spurrier-Florida Field to bring back to the team’s Sod Cemetery . The gesture was the final salvo during a 24-11 home loss by the Gators to unbeaten FSU during another losing season in Gainesville.

“That was something that’s been ingrained in our minds for a long time,” Barber recalled this week.

Last season in Tallahassee, the Gators got their revenge 31-11 to leave FSU 2-10 and lead UF edge rusher George Gumbs Jr. to plant the team flag at midfield in Doak Campbell Stadium

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