Florida plans to start Tramell Jones against Texas amid injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
Florida Gators are set to start Tramell Jones at quarterback for their matchup at Texas on Saturday. Aaron Philo is dealing with a shoulder injury, making him questionable for the game. Jones, who has played in five games this season, has a completion rate of 79.3% and is expected to take first-team reps as Philo’s status remains uncertain. Florida coach Jon Sumrall expressed confidence in Jones’s readiness to step in. The kickoff is scheduled for noon on ABC.
- •Tramell Jones will start against Texas if Aaron Philo is unavailable.
- •Philo is working through a shoulder injury and is listed as questionable.
- •Jones has completed 23 of 29 passes this season with two touchdowns.
- •Florida coach Jon Sumrall has expressed confidence in Jones's abilities.
- •The game kicks off Saturday at noon on ABC.
- 12:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Florida expected to start Tramell Jones at Texas
"Florida is expected to start Tramell Jones at quarterback against Texas as Aaron Philo works through a shoulder injury, per a report from On3.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 12:45 AMBroncos Star Posts Lengthy Statement After NFL Clears Path to Return
Football•Oct 17, 2026, 12:42 AMBGA QB Bo Bryan injured vs JPII after landing on shoulder
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 12:40 AMVikings Massive Trade News Emerges Before Deadline
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 12:34 AMSaints shuffle practice squad, bring back recently-cut kick returner
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 12:30 AMNew York Jets: Geno Smith Appreciation Post
NFL•Oct 17, 2026, 12:29 AMRico Dowdle full participant in Steelers practice