Surely when UF's Gator Nation campaign began airing, no one expected to hear between "Go cure cancer" and "Go start a Fortune 500 company," another interesting suggestion: "Go pose for Playboy."

But tell that to junior, Kelly Carrington, who is gracing the cover of Playboy hitting newstands today...and not only is she the Playmate of Month but she's repping her alma mater by posing in a series of Gator-themed shots. 

And not only does this girl have the looks, she has the brains, too. Check out what she said to the Alligator regarding Playboy:

“I’m expecting UF not to be too happy about this. I mean, I guess I’m just nervous about it. I feel like Bernie Whatever, the president, is like, conservative and Mormon, so I’m just worried about it.”

Oh, yeah I have a feeling Bernie Whatever isn't going to be thrilled. All jokes aside, at least this girl knows her strengths. Who needs a public relations degree when you look like that?

For the full story on this student's journey to Playboy, check out the Alligator article here. For the centerfold pics in all their full glossy glory, check out Playboy's October issue on newstands now.