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Florida Gators name Aaron Philo as starting quarterback for season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:49 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Florida Gators name Aaron Philo as starting quarterback for season opener
Summary

The Florida Gators have named Aaron Philo their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener against Florida Atlantic. Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech, has limited experience but is the all-time leading passer in Georgia high school football history. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound signal-caller overcame Tramel Jones Jr. for the starting position. Philo stated he has a strong dislike for Georgia, having played for both Georgia Tech and Florida, and will have a chance to face the Bulldogs on October 31 in Atlanta. He expressed gratitude for the starting role, emphasizing his dedication to leading Florida's resurgence.

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  • •Florida Gators name Aaron Philo their starting quarterback
  • •Philo transferred from Georgia Tech after a season of limited play
  • •He has a history of playing high school football in Georgia
  • •Philo expressed a strong dislike for Georgia, his former rivals
  • •Florida will face Georgia on October 31 in Atlanta
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  • 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia's top rival names starting quarterback, who already hates UGA
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Florida Gators name Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo, who hates Georgia "a lot", as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season opener.

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