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In Emmit Smith's first full game, (Florida's 3rd game) he promptly broke Florida's 40-year old all-time single game rushing record, carrying 39 times for 224 yards and 2 TDs as the Gators upset the Crimson Tide of Alabama in 1987.

Emmit Smith rushed for a single game record of 316 yards versus New Mexico in October 1989.

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