Florida quarterback
Tim Tebow led the Gators to a 30-3 halftime lead and a 51-24 victory.
[6]Florida's offense set several Sugar Bowl records in the contest that still stand as of the 2018 edition. The Gators' 659 total yards were the most in Sugar Bowl history, and Tim Tebow set Sugar Bowl and
Bowl Championship Seriesrecords with 482 passing yards and 533 total yards.
[7] Tebow's 320 first half passing yards also set a Sugar Bowl record, as did his 12 consecutive completions to start the game.
[8]Cincinnati wide receiver and returner
Mardy Gilyard also broke Sugar Bowl records for return yards in the game.