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Florida football teams face quarterback uncertainty ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Florida football teams face quarterback uncertainty ahead of 2026 season

Summary

As the 2026 football season approaches, Florida's major teams confront quarterback dilemmas. At the University of Florida, Anthony Richardson's inconsistent tenure leaves new coach Jon Sumrall seeking stability. Florida State aims to revitalize under coach Mike Norvell with transfer Ashton Daniels, while UCF faces ongoing quarterback challenges due to injury. With teams under pressure, the search for reliable leaders on the field intensifies as the season looms.

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By the Numbers

•Florida Gators search for stability with new coach Jon Sumrall.
•Ashton Daniels takes over as starting QB for Florida State.
•UCF continues to face quarterback injuries and turnover.
•Florida teams have historically produced top Heisman-winning quarterbacks.
•The upcoming season shapes pivotal futures for coaches in Florida.

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9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Bianchi: State of uncertainty? Football in Florida has a quarterback quandary.

What they're saying

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ORLANDO, Fla. — As that noted football analyst William Shakespeare famously wondered some six centuries ago: QB or not QB? That is the question. OK, perhaps Shakespeare phrased it a little differently. But if the Bard were previewing the 2026 football season in Florida, he wouldn’t need Hamlet. He’d need a depth chart. From campuses in Gainesville to Tallahassee and Orlando to Coral Gables and ...
— Yahoo Sports

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