Marco Rubio’s son scores first college touchdown in Florida bowl win over Tulane

This is a proud moment Florida Senator Marco Rubio His son Anthony Rubio made his college debut as the Florida Gators defeated Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night. ’s first touchdown.

Anthony Rubio, the team’s backup, scored on a nine-yard run with just over a minute left. Extending Florida’s lopsided lead The Gators have won their fourth straight game, 33-8.

“It was great to end the game the right way,” Florida State coach Billy Napier said of the game.

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The game was already decided, but Rubio’s teammates flocked to him to celebrate his first score in Game 1. College football games.

Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) rushes for a touchdown during the second half against the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2024. (Kim Clement Neitzel – Image)

“It’s crazy,” he told Florida Beat Writers Jesse Simmons Teammates’ celebrations. “First of all, I want to thank God for this. This kind of thing doesn’t happen. [without] he.

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Like any proud parent, Senator Rubio took to social media to praise his son’s accomplishments.

“I’m happy that my son scored,” he wrote in a post on X, “but what I’m really proud of is the joy of his teammates and that he gives all the glory to God .

Florida Gators running back Anthony Rubio (25) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown during the second half against the Tulane Green Wave at Raymond James Stadium on December 20, 2024. (Kim Clement Neitzel – Image)

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Rubio joins the Gators football program in 2023 as a backup running back. He finished the game with 32 yards rushing and a touchdown.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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