WATCH: Florida WR Ricky Pearsall makes a ridiculous Odell Beckham-esque one-handed grab versus Charlotte

Although they secured the victory, the Gators' performance was far from impressive.

WATCH: Florida WR Ricky Pearsall makes a ridiculous Odell Beckham-esque one-handed grab versus Charlotte

Odell Beckham Jr. and Ricky Pearsall (Credits: Fox News and Bleacher Report)

A fresh contender has emerged in the competition for the coveted ‘Catch of the Season’ award in college football. Ricky Pearsall, the wide receiver (WR) for the Florida Gators, left the world of college football in awe with his astounding catch.

As the athlete sprinted downfield to receive a pass from his teammate Graham Mertz, he effortlessly reached across his body and snatched the ball, making the play look as simple as child’s play. Right after he caught the ball, his teammates erupted in wild celebration, rushing over to congratulate him. It was still a shock for his teammates as they could hardly believe what they saw. 

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The catch gave a lot of nostalgia to the experts and the footballers. Right after the catch, Washington State’s Josh Kelly put himself in the conversation and posted a video of him which depicted how he grabbed nearly the same catch in the league. Kelly compared the efforts of Ricky Pearsall with his and stated that Pearsall’s catch was one of the best that he had ever witnessed. Some even compared his catch with Odell Beckham Jr.’s effort against the Dallas Cowboys. 

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Nearly nine years ago, Odell Beckham Jr., then playing for the New York Giants, made an incredible catch during a game against the Dallas Cowboys. In this unforgettable moment, he jumped high into the air, catching the football with just one hand while two Cowboys defenders tried to stop him. It’s still considered one of the greatest catches in NFL history.

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Ricky Pearsall and Florida Gators’ offensive struggles despite victory

On Saturday night, the Florida Gators secured a 22-7 victory over Charlotte, but their offensive performance left much to be desired. Despite a brilliant catch and the win, the team struggled to make a significant impact on offense.

Ricky Pearsall
Ricky Pearsall (Credits: Sports Illustrated)

The Gators managed to gain only 150 yards in total. Quarterback Graham Mertz completed an impressive 20 of his 23 passes, resulting in a touchdown and a fumble. He particularly shone with three passes for 51 yards, including a remarkable 27-yard throw caught by Pearsall, which helped the Gators take a 10-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

Running back Montrell Johnson contributed with more than ten carries for 38 yards, but aside from these moments, the team’s offensive performance left much to be desired.

Fortunately, the Gators’ defense played a crucial role in securing the victory, limiting their opponent to just 210 yards. To thrive in the future, the Gators will need to work on improving their offensive capabilities.

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