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Florida's Vernell Brown III, Bryce Thornton out for UK game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Florida's Vernell Brown III, Bryce Thornton out for UK game
Summary

Florida's Vernell Brown III will miss his sixth consecutive game due to a knee injury when the Gators face No. 13 Kentucky on November 14. Starting safety Bryce Thornton and starting linebacker Jaden Robinson are also sidelined, along with tight end Evan Chieca. Brown was Florida's leading receiver prior to his injury; since then, the team has recorded just one win in five games. The Gators will likely replace Thornton with Alfonzo Allen Jr. or Lagonza Hayward. On the Kentucky side, several players including wide receiver Nic Anderson are also ruled out for the matchup.

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  • •Vernell Brown III out with a knee injury for sixth straight game
  • •Bryce Thornton also unavailable for upcoming matchup
  • •Florida's injuries compound recent struggles with a 1-4 record
  • •Kentucky's Nic Anderson and others ruled out for the game
  • •Game set for November 14 at 6:15 p.m. on ESPN
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  • 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Florida football injury report: VBIII, Bryce Thornton out for UF vs UK
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Florida WR Vernell Brown III remains sidelined with a knee injury for UF's upcoming game at No 13 Kentucky.

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