Florida running back Kelvin Taylor, top, is hoisted in the air after scoring his second touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) - Kelvin Taylor rushed for 99 yards and two first-quarter touchdowns and No. 11 Florida defeated Missouri 21-3 on Saturday night.
The Gators (6-0, 4-0 SEC) amassed 337 yards and possessed the ball for 37:53, converting 23 first downs.
Quarterback Will Grier targeted eight receivers, completing 20 of 33 passes for 208 yards in his fifth start. Demarcus Robinson led Florida in receiving with six catches for 79 yards.
Florida's defense never allowed Missouri's offense to settle into a rhythm. Missouri was 1 of 13 on third down and opened the second half with three consecutive three-and-outs.
Drew Lock made his second start for Missouri (4-2, 1-2) in place of Maty Mauk, who is suspended indefinitely for violating team policy. He completed 16 of 39 passes for 151 yards, but threw two interceptions, one of which was returned by Jalen Tabor for a 40-yard touchdown.
The Gators led the Southeastern Conference in sacks entering the game, and had three against the Tigers, including one each from Charles Brantley and Cece Jefferson. Marcus Maye and Antonio Morrison each made six tackles. Maye also had an interception in the second quarter.
Andrew Baggett's 21-yard field goal with 7:33 remaining in the first quarter gave the Tigers their only points. Baggett also missed a 53-yard attempt in the second quarter.
Russell Hansbrough carried the ball nine times for a season-high 74 yards, and Ish Witter added 11 carries for 39 yards. Witter also had a team-high four catches for 29 yards receiving.
Wesley Leftwich was the only Missouri receiver with more than one catch, collecting three for 39 yards.
Jim McElwain joins Charles Bachman and Galen Hall as the only Florida coaches to start their career 6-0.
Florida teammates celebrate with their fans after they beat Missouri 21-3 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Florida quarterback Will Grier, left, pushes away from Missouri's Michael Scherer as he scrambles for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Florida head coach Jim McElwain paces the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri tight end Clayton Echard, left, is tackled by Florida's Vernon Hargreaves III during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri wide receiver Ray Wingo, right, misses a reception in the end zone in front of Florida's Marcus Maye during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Florida quarterback Will Grier, center, throws a pass over Missouri's Charles Harris, left, to DeAndre Goolsby, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Florida defensive back Jalen Tabor, left, celebrates with teammates after he returned an interception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri linebacker Kentrell Brothers reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won the game 21-3. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri running back Russell Hansbrough, center, fights his way past Florida's Nick Washington, left, and Jordan Sherit, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. Florida won the game 21-3. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel watches the final minutes of his team's 21-3 loss to Florida from the sideline in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10 2015, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
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