LEXINGTON, Ky. — Florida quarterback Aaron Philo had 221 all-purpose yards and a touchdown to rally the Gators past No. 13 Kentucky 21-14 Saturday.

Philo, back in the starting lineup after being benched against Georgia on Oct. 31, threw for 119 yards and ran for 102, including the go-ahead score on a 2-yard run with 9:08 left in the game. Jadan Baugh also scored his SEC-leading 15th touchdown for Florida (6-4, 4-4), now bowl-eligible.

Kentucky (7-3, 5-3) dropped its second straight game as the offense struggled to move the ball after an opening 86-yard touchdown drive. The Wildcats crossed midfield three times, but the Gator defense coached by former Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White turned them back.

Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey threw for 181 yards and a touchdown, but the Wildcat rushing game was non-existent with just 61 yards.

The takeaway

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