September 19, 1987 Florida at Alabama The 11th ranked, 2-0 Crimson Tide of coach Bill Curry hosted the 1-1 Florida Gators of coach Galen Hall. Florida's All-SEC RB Emmitt Smith, a freshman making his first start, rushed for 2 touchdowns & set a Florida school-record with 224 yards rushing. Gators' PK Robert McGinty kicked 3 field goals as Florida defeated Alabama … [Read more...] about This Date in College Football Belt History – September 19