The Jacksonville Bulls delivered a commanding performance at the Gator Bowl, dominating the expansion Las Vegas Ace 31-10 to improve to 3-2 on the season. The Bulls established control early with a balanced attack, opening the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown run by quarterback Buck Belue. Jacksonville’s defense stifled the Ace, forcing four turnovers, including three interceptions, which set the tone for the game.
Jacksonville’s offense capitalized on these opportunities, with quarterback Ed Luther connecting with Mark Keel for a 6-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, followed by a 4-yard rushing score from King just before halftime. Keel, who was named MVP of the game, led the Bulls’ receiving corps with 12 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown. The Bulls extended their lead in the fourth quarter with a lengthy 88-yard drive, capped by a 4-yard touchdown run from Shawn Jones, effectively putting the game out of reach.
Despite a late touchdown from the Ace, a 15-yard pass from Cunningham to Byron Brown, Las Vegas remained winless on the season, falling to 0-5. The Ace struggled to generate momentum, managing only 201 yards of total offense and converting just 4 of 15 third downs. Jacksonville’s defense, led by Derek Batiste’s interception and Doug West’s sack, kept the pressure on all game, ensuring the Bulls secured a comfortable victory in front of their home crowd.
