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Florida QB Aaron Philo Questionable for Game at No. 7 Texas
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo is questionable for the Gators’ game at No.
7 Texas after being limited in practice this week.
Philo is dealing with a shoulder injury suffered late in Florida’s 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
Sophomore backup Tramell Jones Jr. could make his first career start if Philo cannot play.
Jones replaced Philo against South Carolina and led a late touchdown drive, but also threw an interception.
Florida has lost two straight games after opening the season 4-0 and has fallen out of the AP Top 25.
Wide receiver Vernell Brown III could return after missing the past two games with a knee injury and practicing Wednesday.
Philo is expected to be listed as questionable in Wednesday night’s SEC availability report, while Jones is getting meaningful practice time.
Florida quarterback Aaron Philo is questionable for Saturday’s game at No. 7 Texas because of a shoulder injury.
Philo was limited in practice this week after being injured late in Florida’s 38-19 loss to South Carolina.
If Philo cannot play, sophomore Tramell Jones Jr. is in line to make his first career start.
Florida wide receiver Vernell Brown III practiced Wednesday and could return after missing the team’s past two games.
The Gators have lost consecutive games after starting the season 4-0.
- Who
- Florida quarterback Aaron Philo is questionable; backup Tramell Jones Jr. could start if Philo is unavailable.
- What
- Philo is dealing with a shoulder injury ahead of Florida’s game against Texas.
- When
- The game is Saturday; Philo’s status is expected to be listed as questionable in the initial SEC availability report on Wednesday night.
- Where
- Florida will play at No. 7 Texas.
- Why
- Philo injured his shoulder late in Florida’s 38-19 loss to South Carolina and has been limited in practice.
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Philo suffered a shoulder injury during the 38-19 defeat.
Philo was limited in practice as Florida prepared to play Texas.
Brown practiced, and Philo was set to be listed as questionable in the initial SEC availability report that night.
Florida is scheduled to play at No. 7 Texas.
- Florida record
- 4-2 overall, 2-2 in the SEC
- South Carolina result
- Florida lost 38-19
- Philo passing
- 1,341 yards on 70.5% passing
- Jones passing
- 23 of 29 for 252 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions
- Brown receiving
- 17 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns through four games
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Florida quarterback Aaron Philo’s status is in question heading into Saturday’s game against No. 7 Texas due to an injury, sources tell @CBSSports. Has been limited in practice this week. Class of 2025 four-star recruit Tramell Jones would start if Philo is unavailable.