It was a proud moment for Sin. Marco Rubio from Florida When his son, Anthony Rubio, scored his first collegiate touchdown in the Florida Gators' win over Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.
Anthony Rubio, the team's kicker, scored late on a nine-yard run with just over a minute remaining To extend Florida's lopsided lead to 33-8 in what marked the Gators' fourth straight win.
Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2024. (Photos by Kim Clement Neitzel-Imagine)
“It's great to finish the game the right way,” Florida coach Billy Napier said of the play.
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The game was already decided at that point, but Rubio's teammates were quick to rally around him and celebrate his first score in his first game. College football game.
Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2024. (Photos by Kim Clement Neitzel-Imagine)
“It was crazy,” he told a Florida Beat writer. Jesse Simmons From his colleague's celebration. “First, I want to thank God for this, it wouldn’t have happened (without him).”
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As any proud parent would, Senator Rubio took to social media to praise his son's accomplishments.
He wrote in a post on X: “Happy that my son scored the goal. But what I'm really proud of is the joy of his teammates and that he gave all the glory to God.”
Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown against the Tulane Green Wave during the second half at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2024. (Photos by Kim Clement Neitzel-Imagine)
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Rubio joined the Gators' football program in 2023. He redshirted his first year and did not see a game until Friday's game. He finished the game with 32 yards and one score on the ground.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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