GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Princely Umanmielen’s return to Florida took an unexpected turn as he required police assistance to leave the field after the game.
Umanmielen, who played for Florida for three years before making the switch to Ole Miss, was surrounded by law enforcement as he departed the stadium. Despite their presence, he appeared to engage with fans who were directing insults at him.

The incident unfolded in the final moments of a closely contested game, which ended with a score of 24-17 in favor of the Gators. As Umanmielen walked towards the visiting locker room, a comment from the stands caught his attention. It was evident that he was disturbed by the heckling, prompting him to approach the crowd.

Quickly, police intervened to guide him back to the locker room, but on the way, he encountered more fans along the path back to the team buses. Once again, Umanmielen found himself reacting to the taunts, only to be restrained by the officers to prevent further confrontation.

This incident marked another chapter in Umanmielen’s strange week, which included him sporting an orange Gators ski mask during an earlier practice at Ole Miss. On the field, he performed well, totaling seven tackles and securing a sack during the match against his former team.

Overall, his return was certainly eventful and highlighted the dynamics of sports rivalries and the emotions that often come into play during these high-stakes games.