Florida names Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Florida Gators coach Jon Sumrall announced that Aaron Philo will be the starting quarterback for the team's season opener against Florida Atlantic on September 5. Philo, a 6-foot-1, 207-pound junior from Georgia, transferred from Georgia Tech and bested Tramell Jones Jr. in the quarterback competition. His familiarity with the offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner, who he followed from Georgia Tech, likely contributed to his selection. Philo has been preparing since arriving at Florida in January, focusing on building chemistry with the receiving corps during spring and summer practices.
- •Aaron Philo transferred from Georgia Tech to Florida.
- •Jon Sumrall confirmed Philo as the starter on August 24.
- •Florida opens its season against Florida Atlantic on September 5.
- •Philo previously served as a backup and started one game last season.
- •He has been working on timing with Florida's receivers since January.
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Florida names Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener
- 4:39 PMESPN NCAAF — Transfer Philo wins QB battle, to start for Gators
- 4:04 PMCBS Sports — Florida names Aaron Philo starting QB: Georgia Tech transfer brings experience as Jon Sumrall era begins
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — Florida names Aaron Philo starting quarterback for 2026 season
"Aaron Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech, has been named the starting quarterback for the Gators entering the season, new coach Jon Sumrall said.
"Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo beat out Tramell Jones Jr. and will lead Florida into Jon Sumrall's first season as head coach.
"“We are preparing for him to be the starter for Week 1,” Jon Sumrall said.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 5:47 PMFlorida names Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo starting quarterback for season opener
“We are preparing for him to be the starter for Week 1,” Jon Sumrall said.
- ESPN NCAAFAug 24, 2026, 4:39 PMTransfer Philo wins QB battle, to start for Gators
Aaron Philo, a transfer from Georgia Tech, has been named the starting quarterback for the Gators entering the season, new coach Jon Sumrall said.
- CBS SportsAug 24, 2026, 4:04 PMFlorida names Aaron Philo starting QB: Georgia Tech transfer brings experience as Jon Sumrall era begins
What to know about the first-year starter and who he beat during fall camp
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 3:54 PMFlorida names Aaron Philo starting quarterback for 2026 season
Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo beat out Tramell Jones Jr. and will lead Florida into Jon Sumrall's first season as head coach.
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