Philo Gets Nod At QB For Florida In Rivalry Clash With Georgia
Philo Gets Nod At QB For Florida In Rivalry Clash With Georgia
Florida will start quarterback Aaron Philo against third-ranked Georgia on Saturday in the annual rivalry game known as "The World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party," a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because coach Jon Sumrall had not publicly announced his choice.
Philo and backup Tramell Jones Jr. were both listed as questionable on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of the game in Atlanta. The two split practice repetitions throughout the week, with Sumrall saying the final call would hinge on "health and availability." Philo missed Florida's win at then-No. 7 Texas on Oct. 17 due to an injured right throwing shoulder, hurt while being tackled in a home loss to South Carolina the week before. He traveled with the team to Austin and served as emergency quarterback behind Jones and Aidan Warner. online betting on beach volleyball
Jones made the most of his first career start, becoming the first Florida quarterback since Jesse Palmer in 1997 to win a road debut against a top-10 opponent. He completed 22 of 35 passes for 155 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, adding 41 rushing yards on 10 carries, including a third-and-7 keeper that let the Gators run out the clock. Sumrall declined to detail Jones' recent injury issues, describing them only as "a couple of bumps and bruises" picked up since the Texas win. "I've said the whole time I think we can win with either guy," Sumrall said.
Florida, ranked No. 17, could get a boost on offense with receiver Vernell Brown III listed as probable to return after missing three games with a sprained right knee suffered in a win over then-No. 4 Mississippi on Sept. 26. Georgia is expected to be shorthanded, with receiver Bailey Stockton and linebacker Jaden Robinson both listed as doubtful. Kickoff in the storied SEC rivalry, played annually in Atlanta, is set for Saturday.
