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Durham's Stewart Returns Blocked Punt for TD in Gator Bowl

Former Xavier standout, now a freshman at Florida, scores touchdown in Gator's 24-17 bowl win over Buckeyes.

 

Durham's Graham Stewart picked up a blocked punt and returned it 14 yards for a touchdown Monday, helping Florida beat Ohio State 24-17 in the Taxslayer.com Gator Bowl.

The play came after the Gators stopped the Buckeyes on their opening drive of the third quarter while leading 14-10, a game televised on ESPN.

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Stewart, a standout linebacker at Xavier High School who helped lead the Falcons to a state title in 2010, has played limited snaps for the Gators but is only a freshman.

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