Florida Gators coaches delay naming starting quarterback this week
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:56 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Florida Gators' quarterbacks Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. both participated in first-team reps during Monday's practice. Coach Jon Sumrall confirmed that he will not announce a starting quarterback until later this week. The decision comes as the Gators prepare for upcoming games, intensifying the competition for the key position.
- •Florida quarterbacks took first-team reps in Monday's practice
- •Jon Sumrall will announce a starter later this week
- •Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. are both competing for the role
- •Competition intensifies as the Gators prepare for upcoming games
- 4:37 PMESPN NCAAF — Florida won't name Philo or Jones as QB1 until later in week
"Florida quarterbacks Aaron Philo and Tramell Jones Jr. both took first-team reps in Monday's practice, but Gators coach Jon Sumrall says he won't name a starter until later in the week
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