 Rated a three-star recruit, Perine committed to play college football at the University of Florida, turning down an offer from Alabama.Perine finished his true freshman season as Florida's second leading rusher with 421 yards on 91 carries with a touchdown while also catching nine passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.Although he entered his sophomore year as the Gators second-string running back, Perine was the team's leading rusher with 562 yards and eight touchdowns.