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LEE: They still remember the last win in Gainesville, 30 years ago. They’ll remember this one for Steven Pearl

"Certain people will always remember this one. It’s meant something, for the last 30 years, and it’ll mean something for the next 30 and more."

Justin Lee
Jan 25, 2026
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By Justin Lee
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Where were you on Feb. 10, 1996?

What do you reckon you were doing the last time Auburn beat Florida in Gainesville?

Yeah, it was a long time ago. Really, it was a different world.

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